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Guernsey’s Eat, Drink and Be Local street parties will return this summer to celebrate and promote local produce.
The events, which will take place along the town seafront, will offer “all that’s grown, caught, reared, produced or harvested in the Bailiwick”.
Organisation Chair, Luke Wheadon, is encouraging local producers to get involved.
“We are delighted to be staging our street parties again in 2022. This year, we will welcome back a number of cruise ships to Guernsey, and we have chosen our four dates to coincide with their visits so local traders benefit from the extra footfall in St Peter Port,” he said.
The events will be held on 12 June, 24 July, 14 August and 18 September.
Pictured: The Eat, Drink and Be Local street parties in 2021 were well attended by islanders.
Mr Wheadon continued: “Guernsey is home to a plethora of entrepreneurs who have crafted and created their own unique offerings. It has been a challenging few years across the hospitality industry, so we are looking forward to championing Guernsey producers and makers to both locals and visitors.”
The Eat, Drink and Be Local events will showcase a variety of stalls from local traders and producers, alongside the usual charity stalls, bars, alfresco dining for restaurants and live music throughout the day.
Islanders are encouraged to use alternative methods of transport to reduce the buildup of traffic in St Peter Port.
Pictured (L-R): Committee members James Meller, Luke Wheadon, Emma Meller and Chris Humber.
Committee member, James Meller, added: “The focus of the Eat, Drink and be Local events have been food and drink, but over the years we have developed the event to showcase a variety of other stalls.
“It would not be the same without the wealth of talent across the arts, craft and artisan stalls which fill the seafront. We’ve had to include seating for nearly 300 people because of its popularity and we want to make this happen again.”
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