23 Sep 2024
In contrast to previous years’ September sunshine, periods of torrential rain proved a challenge to the crowds at this year’s St Albans Food and Drink Feastival.
The annual family-friendly celebration of the district’s food and drink businesses saw arounding 100 market stalls offering an astonishing variety of products.
There was also a live cookery theatre featuring displays of culinary skills by local chefs, and local musicians performing on stage at the top of St Peter’s Street.
Free interactive activities included edible flower growing, traditional wooden games, crazy golf and a football shoot-out.
SADC strategic director for community and place delivery Chris Traill said: “Congratulations to all those who were not put off by the weather and turned up in their thousands. I’m sure they will agree that it was worth it.
“The rain, which unfortunately was torrential at one point, didn’t dampen their spirits and the crowds created the Feastival’s usual thrilling atmosphere.
“Our events team anticipated the conditions and had arranged for many of the activities to be sheltered by gazebos.
“As a council, we are committed to making events accessible to all and measures were taken to ensure that was very much the case.
“The district’s hospitality businesses are vital to the local economy and it was heartening to see so many people out there sampling many of their products.”
The event is part funded by the Government’s UK Prosperity Fund which awarded the district’s community events team £210,000 over three years.
All photos by Stephanie Belton.
