Food and drink exhibitors wanted for popular shows

Local producers are wanted to get involved with three big local events.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is hoping to showcase Manx food and drink exhibitors this summer.

It's for the Southern Agricultural Show, the Royal Manx Agricultural Show and the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival.

Local producers can apply for one or more by downloading application forms from the government website, calling 687520 or by emailing lucy.verdon@gov.im. 

The deadline for applications is Friday, May 7.

The dates for each event are as follows:

• The Southern Agricultural Show - 31 July and 1 August at Orrisdale Farm, Ballasalla

• The Royal Manx Agricultural Show - 13 and 14 August at Knockaloe, Patrick

• Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival - 18 and 19 September at the Villa Marina Gardens