Food Festivals - August 2009

August 2009

Gourmet Glasgow Food And Drink Festval

August 2009 (TBC)

This festival features special foodie events and the ever-popular Dine Around offer - a two course meal for just £15. As well as dining offers and special events in restaurants.

Details: www.graonline.co.uk

A Taste Of Dumfries & Galloway

2nd August 2009, Cream o’ Galloway, Nr Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas

Savour the flavours of Dumfries & Galloway at this tasty event celebrating Dumfries & Galloway food and drink.

Details: www.savourtheflavours.co.uk

The Thai Festival

8th – 9th August 2009, Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park Bandstand will be transformed into a beautiful Thai village, showcasing the best of what Thailand has to offer.

Details: www.amthai.co.uk/festival/

Foodies At The Festival

21st - 23rd August 2009, Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace Park

Foodies at the Festival is one of the main food events at the Edinburgh festival, serving up popular food and drink masterclasses.

Details: www.foodiesfestival.com

Coastal Flavours of Whitby

29th - 30th August 2009, Endeavour Wharf

This event is a celebration of what Whitby is all about - Whitby’s heritage, its vibrant fishing industry, and the topical subject of sustainability.

The Parma Ham Festival

29th August - 20th September 2009, Parma, Italy

The Festival takes place over four weekends, with gastronomic and cultural events including tastings, exhibitions and concerts held all around the 12 municipalities of the Parma hills - the traditional production area for Prosciutto di Parma.

Details: www.festivaldelprosciuttodiparma.com/en/…

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