Crowds of people flocked into Neath town centre on Saturday to experience the delights of the Neath Food and Drink Festival.Now in its second year, the festival was bigger and better than before.
Businesses in the town centre teamed up with Neath Port Talbot Council, Neath Town Centre and Communities First to celebrate the vitality of the town centre by organising its own food and drink festival.
Other sponsors were the Welsh Assembly Government, Morgan Sindall and Neath Port Talbot College.
Music and entertainment was broadcast throughout the day by Bay Radio.
Nearly 50 food producers from across South Wales exhibited their foods including traders from Neath’s famous indoor Victorian Market.
Lots of activities took place around the streets of Neath. There were cookery demonstrations and recipe ideas with lots of opportunities to taste different products.
“The festival is going from strength to strength and is proving to be a popular event in Neath Port Talbot’s calendar,” says Council Leader Ali Thomas.
“It was a pleasure to see so many people visiting the festival. The weather was excellent and there was a vibrant atmosphere full of fun and activities for all the family.
“It is an opportunity to sample some local fresh produce and support local businesses at the same time.
“Fun community events such as these showcase Neath Shopping at its very best.”
Festival organiser Ian Hindle of La Crème Patisserie added, “The event has been a tremendous success, attracting visitors from all across South Wales.
“All the exhibitors who attended sold out and the streets were filled with shoppers laden down with heavy bags of local produce. This festival was a great showcase for food and drink producers and they took full advantage to educate the public to the importance of food providence and demonstrate their passion and knowledge for the goods they produce.”
