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The heart of the Festival is Dartmouth's historic Market Square which plays host to a rolling series of children's events, cookery demonstrations, markets, wine tastings and much, much more. You'll get to meet our local chefs and producers, and try recipes that really will stimulate your taste buds...

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Thursday 15th
 
The Guildhall
 
The Film Jamon Jamon
 
Monday 19th The Flavel The Film Sweeny Todd

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Weds 21st                        Opening  Day Events
 

Wednesday 21
2:30

Embankment

Live cookery demo from Mitch Tonks, Michael Caines and Fergus Henderson
 

Free: Street Cooking with chefs Mitch Tonks, Michael Caines and Fergus Henderson.
Wednesday 21
5:00
The Apprentice Home Start South Hams Recipe Book Launch at the Dartmouth Apprentice. Open to all. Contact Hazel Chapman. O1803 835932
 

Wednesday 21
6.00pm – 7pm

The Flavel

Sponsor/Patron Reception

By Invitation.  To become a patron please contact Val Bird
 

Wednesday 21
7.00pm – 11.00pm

The Flavel

First Night Party, with Mitch Tonks, Michael Caines and Fergus Henderson as they talk about their passion for food and demonstrate their distinctive styles. Food from Dartmouth’s best chefs, music from James Harris, and great company.  £25 per head, available from Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre on 01803- 834224.

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Thurs 22nd                Children’s Festival and Food Festival Quiz
 

Thursday, 22 10.00am – 3.00pm
 

Market Square

Children's Festival

Free:  to local schools. Workshops for Local Schools in the Market Square
 
Thursday, 22 10.00am – 4.00pm Embankment Food Market Free entry
Thursday 22
5:00
Market Square Rotary Young Chef’s Competition.  At various restaurants with the final judging during the Tea Party
 

Thursday, 22
4.30pm-6.00pm

 

Market Square

Childrens Tea Party

Free but ticketed to avoid disappointment.  All children to be accompanied by an adult (stops the adults misbehaving...)
 

Thursday, 22
5.00pm-6.00pm

Market Square

Young Chef's Competition – Regional Heat
 

 
Thursday, 22 
7.00pm onwards
The Flavel The Film Chocolat Starring: Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Alfred Molina and Judi Dench
 

Thursday, 22 
7.00pm onwards

Cafe Alf Resco

 

Food Festival Quiz

£90 for a team of 6, includes a rustic supper.  Book direct with Cafe Al Fresco on 01803 835880 . 
 

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Fri 23rd                               Shopping, Tea, Art and Music – a Perfect Day Out
 

Friday, 23
10am – 5pm
 

Embankment

Food Market

Free entry: Embankment Market Place. Shopping, tasting, eating and drinking.  
 

Friday, 23
1.00pm – 4:30pm
 

The Flavel

Big Cream Tea

Free entry: .  Cream Teas, stalls and demonstrations. In aid of Dartmouth Caring.
 

Friday, 23
3:30
Wildfire Bistro

South Devon AONB: Tutored Cheese, Cider, and Apple tasting -  Sample a fantastic selection of local cheeses and ciders to tickle your tastebuds with experts Mark Sharman of Sharpham Creamery and James Crowden author of the award winning 'Ciderlands 'book' 
Tickets £7
Advance bookings only: call 01803 861384
 

Friday, 23
5.00pm-8.00pm
 

Foss Street
Galleries Open Night

Art & Eat  Free entry: Galleries around town will be open so pay a visit before dinner in town or the party in the Square and make sure to visit Coombe Gallery on Foss Street to see a special exhibition of work created by Kate Keara Pelen during the first three days of the Food Festival.
 

Friday, 23 Seahorse Tim will be doing a wine tasting at the Seahorse for up to 10 people. The cost will be £10 a head. Book by calling 01803 835147.

Friday, 23
 8:00pm - 11:00

Market Square

Live Music with Food(Mad Dog McCrae & Irish Food)

£12.50 per head, available from Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre on 01803- 834224.
 

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Sat 24th                              Browse, Graze, Taste, Shop, Watch and Learn
 

Saturday, 24
10.00am – 5.00pm
 

Market Square
Embankment

Food Market  Free entry: Visit the Market Square and South Embankment to browse at over 60 market stalls selling local produce and hot food of every description. 
 

Saturday, 24
10.00am – 5.00pm

The Flavel

Workshops:  Family Food and Art Workshops in the Flavel
 

Saturday, 24
10.00am – 5.00pm
Embankment Cooking demos featuring local and regional chefs will be held in the Aga theatre in the Market Square and in the Rangemaster kitchen on the South Embankment.
 
Evening Look out for restaurants offering special Food Festival Menus.

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Sun 25th       Relax with some great food & drink and enjoy some arts and crafts
 

Sunday, 25
10.00am – 4.00pm

Market Square
Embankment

Food & Craft Market  Free entry: Visit the Market Square and South Embankment to browse at over 60 market stalls selling local produce and hot food of every description. Today’s market will also feature a number of local arts and crafts.
 

Sunday, 25
10.00am – 4.00pm

Market Square
Embankment

Cooking demos featuring local and regional chefs will be held in the Aga theatre in the Market Square and in the Rangemaster Kitchen on the South Embankment.

 

12:30 New Angel Cued Speech Lunch at New Angel. Charitable lunch hosted by John Burton Race at Dartmouth’s Michelin-starred New Angel Restaurant.
 

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20 October 2009