Running from 25th to 29th July 2018, the festival with quality Scottish food at the heart of it, is a fantastic introduction for visitors to see just a soupçon of what Scotland’s larder has to offer.
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Over 20 top local food and drink producers will be on the menu during the free 5-day event, including Edinburgh’s Thinking Chocolate, Alandas Scottish Seafood from East Lothian and Berwickshire’s Jarvis Pickle pies.
Fill your belly and tickle your taste buds at the stalls and food trucks around the festival site!
Festivalgoers will also be entertained will be a series of talks and demos taking place in the gardens’ beautiful Piccolo Tent.
Taking to the stage to talk all things food and drink is a range of key industry figures; including Author and Whisky Consultant, Blair Bowman.
Canadian-British artist and filmmaker, Zev Robinson, will be screening two of his specially selected short films on Saturday 28th July.
The Black Isle will offer a glimpse into local food production in the Scottish Highlands, and Fish in the Sea will help people learn more about sustainable fishing on the west coast of Scotland.
The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen will be presenting Cocktails and Conversation - The Art of Mixology, on Friday 27th July, when they’ll discuss the ever-growing cocktail scene in Edinburgh and demonstrate the fine art of mixology.
On Sunday 29th July, it’s time to unlearn everything you thought you knew about whisky with The Glenfiddich Experimental Series.
Join Mark Thomson, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador to Scotland, with Campbells & Co Smoked Salmon, to take a journey through the World’s most awarded Single Malt, and beyond.
Festival organisers have also teamed up with Edinburgh-based Poco Prosecco to stage the Capital’s first Prosecco Pong Contest, with a fresh take on the traditional ping pong ball drinking game played across the world.
Fans of the popular fizz are being challenged to go head to head as part of the fun, summer party game in Assembly George Square Gardens on Wednesday 25th July.
For people looking for a softer option, the VW cocktail and mocktail bar, Beetle Juice, will be also be running a fruit juice pong contest, including a chance to win a range of refreshing mocktails.