A bustling Producers’ Market, stalls for Young Entrepreneurs, a Cake Off contest, live music, chef demos, fairground rides and children’s crafts – it was all going on in Wigton on Saturday.
The second Taste of Wigton event took place in the heart of the town bringing thousands of people keen to sample some fabulous food and drink.
Chloe Lowes of Wigton was the winner of the first ever Taste Cumbria Cake Off competition, which saw chef Harrison Ward, aka Fell Foodie judging the impressive entries.
He was fresh from a TV appearance with the famed Mary Berry – one lady who knows an awful lot about cakes.
Harrison also took part in two demos, using his trusty camping stove.
He was joined by Victor Nwosu from Wiga Wagaa, who sells a feisty range of chilli products, and Wigton’s own John Crouch, who served a three-course feast of lentil and nettle soup, salad and a honey omelette.
There was also a talk from Wigton-based photographer and author Trevor Grahamslaw who was showcasing some of his work from several decades in the print business.
Event manager Ellie Jones of Allerdale Borough Council said: “There really was something for everyone at our first Taste Cumbria festival of the year and we can’t wait to do it all again in Maryport in August and Cockermouth in September and December.
“Thanks to everyone who visited us, and to our sponsors and supporters – Wigton Town Council, Futamura, NADT and Free4All Community Recycling. It was such a great day!”
For more information about future Taste Cumbria events visit www.visitallerdale.co.uk/taste-cumbria-home
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