Guide to the first West Norfolk Food and Drink Festival

What is the date and timings and where will it take place?

The first West Norfolk Food and Drink Festival is on Sunday, March 17 2024 from 10am until 3pm.

It will take place along the High Street in Hunstanton, with visitors also encouraged to visit the surrounding businesses in the seaside town. 

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Burn Valley Vineyard will be at the festival (Image: Newsquest)

Who has organised the event and why?

The organiser is Mark Kacary, who is the managing director of The Norfolk Deli in Hunstanton and he has traded in the town since January 2014. 

He said: "Hunstanton is a much-loved seaside resort and yet many visitors are unaware of the many hidden treasures in the form of small independent businesses away from the promenade."

He wants to introduce visitors and locals alike to the "breadth of locally-made food and drink".

Heather's Kettle Corn will be at the festival (Image: Heather's Kettle Corn)

What can I expect and is there free entry?

There will be 30 stalls along the High Street, including Heather's Kettle Corn with various flavours, North Creake-based Burn Valley Vineyard and The Norfolk Deli with a selection of cheeses and deli favourites. 

There are various nearby cafés if you want to pop in for breakfast or lunch on the day. 

There is free entry and the full list of stallholders is available at norfolk-deli.co.uk/pages/wnfdf

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Where can I park? 

There are eight council-run car parks in the Hunstanton area - view on a map at west-norfolk.gov.uk

Will the West Norfolk Food and Drink Festival be a regular event?

Yes, it will be a seasonal event with the other 2024 festivals earmarked for June 16, September 15 and December 1, with the latter coinciding with the Christmas lights switch-on.