SOME OF Ayrshire’s finest local businesses popped down to Irvine this week for the first ever Tastes of Ayrshire Food and Drink Festival held in the courtyard of Irvine’s Maritime Museum.
Simbas sweets, Simone Rudden.
Photographer Charlie Gilmour popped along to the event to capture what the market is all about for the Times’ readers.
Auchengree farm shop: Ann, Emma, John, Ruby & Leah
Nearly 1,500 visitors enjoyed the free Tastes of Ayrshire Food and Drink Festival showcasing Ayrshire and Arran’s finest food and drink.
As well as sampling and buying lots of mouth-watering goodies, visitors enjoyed chef demonstrations and Clydesdale Horse cart tours with Tasting History Scotland’s popular Carters & Coastal Culture Tour.
Rosie and Robin Weideger, Taste of New Mexico.
The festival took place on Saturday May 7 and was followed by a Pedal for Scotland Pedal Irvine event on Sunday 8 May.
Ayrshire’s wee fish van, Douglas Mackenzie and Bernadette McQuade.
One of the best parts for all involved was that the unpredictable Scottish weather held out, meaning shoppers could enjoy their products with the sun beating down.
Gregorie Marshall, Blackthorn salt, Ayr.
Hundreds of cyclists and spectators gathered in the Museum Courtyard for the Pedal Irvine event the following day.
Ealana and Kitty from Crofters Larder, Arran.
More information on the event, and any upcoming festivals, can be found on the organisers Facebook page. This can be found at: scottishmaritimemuseum.org/tastes-of-ayrshire-food-and-drink-festival/
theSharron Convery
Any general enquiries, including those about future events can be directed to visitorservices@scotmaritimemuseum.org.uk
More stalls
Pictured from this event are: Auchengree Farm shop, Taste of New Mexico, Crofters Larder, Ayrshire’s Wee Fish Van, Simba’s Sweets, Reggaelicious and Sharon Convery.
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