Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September, 10:00 - 5pm

The Cambridge Food, Garden and Produce Festival


Parker's Piece, Cambridge, CB1 1JF

Show Registration Deadline Extended!

We are extending the final day for applications to enter the Produce Show to Friday 19 September

download a Schedule of Events and an Entry Form or call the office on 01223 306655.

If you have entered any classes for the Produce Show you may set up from 12 noon until 7pm on Friday 19 September, or from 8am until 0945 on Saturday 20 September. Please could you write your name, the class you have entered as well as a contact number and email address (if available) on the white envelope provided. Please place an envelope underneath EACH of your entries. White paper plates will be available for you to use if necessary.

At 0945 the marquee will be closed to the public, including all entrants whilst the judging takes place. Once the judges have made their decision, the marquee will be re-opened and all entrants and the public can enter the marquee.

The Judges' decision is final.

Winnings may be collected from the Produce Show Secretary in the marquee.

Please could all stock remain until Sunday at 5pm when the Show closes. You may then retrieve you stock. Any stock remaining will be donated to Jimmy's Night Shelter.

Any queries, please call or email the office on 01223 306655 admin@oakleighfairs.co.uk

Good Luck

Programme

BBC/ITV Presenters Gardening Question Time
Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
So, bring along all of your questions as well as your samples as the experts will be on hand to solve all of your gardening problems.

12.45 and 2.45 Flower Arranging demonstration by The Flower House
'From garden to table; decorating for dinner'

Divertimenti Cookery School
Saturday and Sunday at 12.15, 2.15 and 4.15pm
where you'll find cooking tips for the amateur to the expert.

• Divertimenti Salads and Starters with Knife Skills Nectarine, Parma Ham salad from Divertimenti cookbook and Wild Rice, green bean and herb salad from Divertimenti cookbook (12.15pm)
• Growing Gourmets - decorating cupcakes with kids (2.15pm)
• Divertimenti Salads and starters with Knife Skills Nectarine, Parma Ham salad from Divertimenti cookbook and Wild Rice, green bean and herb salad from Divertimenti cookbook (4.15pm)

You are also welcome to pop over to the Divertimenti tent in between sessions to get any hints and tips and learn about knife skills.

Show your garden produce

On Saturday, there will be a range of classes for both adults and children covering fruit, vegetables, cookery as well as flower arranging – so whether you are a dedicated allotment grower, keen amateur or simply fancy trying out your green fingered skills, all you need to do is download a Schedule of Events and an Entry Form or call the office on 01223 306655.

Overview of the show

We are delighted to announce a brand new show for September – but one that we feel is sure to become a regular fixture.

For those who don’t know it, Parker’s Piece is right in the heart of the City, where we also host a very successful Town & Country Show in June.

Whilst obviously we are keen to take bookings from all plant and garden related stallholders, we also welcome arts, crafts, gifts and food hall products to our marquees.

Thousands are expected to flock to Cambridge’s first Food & Garden Festival this September on Parker’s Piece and as well as shows by the BBC/ITV Presenters Gardening Question Time Roadshow and Cooking Demonstrations by the Cookery School at Divertiment, organisers Oakleigh Fairs are delighted to announce the Produce Show.

Mother of two young daughters and organiser of the show, Emma Owen, Director of Oakleigh Fairs says:

'So many people are concerned about food miles and traceability these days and more and more of us are turning to growing our own food wherever possible – and of course it’s cheaper. We hope this event will showcase all that is great about growing your own'

With Arts, Crafts and Gifts marquees as well as Lifestyle stalls and a fantastic Food Hall – there will be something for everyone – where else will you be able to source everything you need for the home and garden as well as other handworked, individual products and tasty goodies from around the country – all under one 'roof'?.

Then why not sample one of the real ales and ciders from around the country; including a mixture of both well known and micro brewery brands, many produced using traditional ingredients and methods – a great way to learn and understand about this considerably expanding market. Tokens will be available for trial glasses of all items.

There will be no entrance fee, but some activities may carry a charge.

The event will be fully catered and there will be a licensed bar, The show will close by 6pm.

Admission: Free!