One disappointment though was the lack of any artisan food producers who last year sold fantastic lunchtime fare... where were the wild boar burgers, or speciality sausage hot-dogs, or even just the proper coffee (van)man... So lunchtime was a bit limited to the usual food on offer at agrishows, and only one icecream van -there are quite a few really good ice cream makers in the Borders and Dumfriesshire... but that's just a wee gripe
I've got to admit it was disappointing for me too, smallholding is so much about producing wonderful food, be it fresh eggs and vegetables or lovingly reared meat/dairy products - I would have loved to have had them all there like last year (and there were plenty of willing would-be stallholders with a staggering array of artisan products)
Unfortunately due to catering arrangements already in place, Lawrie & Symington do not allow
any external food vendors to operate in the market
In order for it to happen there, it had to be that way.
But your comments are noted Anke
and we will be feeding back to L&S after we've gather all the info.
I just want to say
thank you to everybody. Everyone who visited, helped, (hugged or gave me a hard time
) smiled and enjoyed the day, all the exhibitors and their wonderful animals and produce - YOU make the Festival what it is, we couldn't do it without you
I am pooped today.....my body aches and I feel drained (maybe because I cleaned out my big shed earlier when already feeling rough
) the aches will fade, but the smile won't - it was a great day and I can't wait for next year.
Let the organising commence
