RYE, UK. August 16th, 2024 - The inaugural Rye Harvest Wine & Food Fair will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September on the Cricket Salts in Rye, East Sussex.
This brand new event has been created by festival director and Rye businesses owner Jane Brook, with the support of Rother District Council to showcase the best in wine and artisanal food from the region.
The fair will feature 13 local vineyards including Gusbourne, Tillingham, Charles Palmer and Oxney. In addition to the wines, local market stalls will offer a selection of artisanal brews, premium meats, fresh vegetables, cheeses, and charcuterie.
Jane Brook says; “We wanted to create an event to shine a spotlight on the award winning distillers, brewers, wine makers and food producers of East Sussex and Kent. For a small town we have access to an incredible range of local produce from land and sea - the ethos of our event is to promote those exceptional producers within a 40 mile radius of Rye.”
“The weekend promises to be really memorable, not just a food and drink festival but a cultural experience. The line-up includes live music, talks, comedy, poetry, cookery demonstrations and fine dining. It’s a completely unique event and we’re thrilled that it is taking place within the Rye Arts Festival which runs throughout September. Rye is a beautiful medieval town with a rich cultural heritage and we’re proud to be adding to the impressive and diverse programme that the arts festival is known for.”
The Rye Harvest Wine & Food Fair launches on Friday 13th September with an English Fizz & Canapé Party. This exclusive event will feature a special guest DJ set by horticulturist Auntie Maureen.
A Wild Harvest Supper on the evening of Saturday 14th September will be a hyper-local culinary dining experience crafted by the renowned forager chef, Flavour Fred. Each course will be paired with wines from local vineyards, making it a true celebration of Rye’s gastronomic excellence.
A Jazz Breakfast on Sunday 15th September will offer guests a locally sourced breakfast menu accompanied by a live performance from Rye Jazz Festival favourite, Kitty LaRoar.
The fair will close on Sunday afternoon with a free live comedy and cooking demonstration by the brilliantly funny, award-winning comedian George Egg.
Tickets are on sale at https://www.wineandfoodfair.events/get-tickets
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