Newmarket and Ely Living Apr - May 2024

THE SANDRINGHAM CRAFT,
FOOD & WOOD FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sunday & Monday May 4th - 6th 10am - 6pm
What a Chefs line up we have for you with
the returning Food Craft & Wood Festival this
May Bank Holiday.
Saturday brings together Rosemary Shrager
and Phil Vickery, Sunday presents Sat Bains
and Francesco Mattena, whilst Monday sees
local favourite Galton Blackiston team up
with Jean-Christophe Novelli. Ben Bartlett
the BBQ specialist who will be joining the
Chefs on a daily basis.
One of the highlights of the Wood Fair are
the Chainsaw carvers taking part in the 17th
English Open Chainsaw Carving Competition.
The overseas carvers are beginning to
travel again giving an entry of over twenty
top quality carvers. Join us in admiring
the skill and creativity of chainsaw artists
traveling from around the world! From the
USA to Germany, Finland, Canada and the
Netherlands, their talent knows no borders.
Don’t miss this global showcase of Artistry!
This year introducing Kamron Garbe traveling
in from Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada,
just 4,350 miles as the crow flies.
They will be competing in the Classic
Competition, a 2.1/2 day carve that produces
some stunning sculptures. Alongside this
is a twice daily 30 minute speed carve with
everything to be sold by auction. Finally
for your entertainment especially from the
States is Mountain Mikes Carving Show
which promises to be something special.
Up to now we have touched on just two
elements of the Fair, but there is such a lot
more, including a very large Craft Fair and
Food Festival. Moving around the show
we come to the Craft & Wood exhibitors,
demonstrators and competitors. We have
nationally selected Artists, Designers and
Craftsmen demonstrating and selling their
crafts and skills in the main Craft Pavilions.
Into the Food Halls where you will find
a large array of food and drink for your
appreciation from local, regional and
national producers.
One of our new exhibitors this year has a
foot in each camp, Craft and Food, with
his unique wares from his Orchard in
Cambridgeshire. Trinity Apple Marc Spirit
is crafted from the heritage apple varieties
grown at the orchard and then housed
in an Applewood flask or small item of
furniture.
The Piazza is the central hub of the festival,
that special area where show visitors come
together to eat and drink, whilst soaking
up the atmosphere and relaxing to live jazz
and folk music. There is a large range of
Street Food on offer from many different
cultures and an equally wide range of
beverages to quench your thirst, so do
come along hungry and enjoy!
We look forward to seeing you at the
Sandringham Food, Craft and Wood
Festival. Saturday, Sunday and Monday
May 4th, 5th & 6th.
Entry at the event or book your tickets
in advance, online at
www.livingheritagecountryshows,
com/tickets
or ring 01283 820548
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