This nationally acclaimed festival held annually on the third Sunday in May draws together the local community and food-lovers from far and wide to celebrate this superb locally grown, delicious and versatile crop.
The entire centre of New Alresford in Hampshire becomes a huge street festival, with Hampshire Farmers' Market and others creating a large food market showcasing the very best local producers.
Award-winning and well known local chefs share their passion for watercress during cookery demonstrations throughout the day. PLUS in amongst the superb array of arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for house and garden, you'll find us - Sano Bazaar - munching on watercress and selling our fabulous wares!
Music and dance are also central to the festival, so find time to enjoy performances by the bands, Morris dancers and local school children.
For more information go to: http://www.watercressfestival.org/
The entire centre of New Alresford in Hampshire becomes a huge street festival, with Hampshire Farmers' Market and others creating a large food market showcasing the very best local producers.
Award-winning and well known local chefs share their passion for watercress during cookery demonstrations throughout the day. PLUS in amongst the superb array of arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for house and garden, you'll find us - Sano Bazaar - munching on watercress and selling our fabulous wares!
Music and dance are also central to the festival, so find time to enjoy performances by the bands, Morris dancers and local school children.
For more information go to: http://www.watercressfestival.org/
