Food and Drink Festival organisers seek sponsorship

Wednesday, 7 January 2015 00:00

A principle sponsor is sought for the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival.

Organisers are looking to 'break even' following the 2015 event - which takes place in the Villa Marina Gardens on the 19th and 20th September.

Last year, 5,600 on and off-Island visitors attended - spending more than £110,000 on Manx produce with exhibitors.

The festival takes pole position as an intrinsic part of the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture's 'Food Matters' strategy.

Audrey Fowler is the marketing officer, she says it's growing year-on-year:

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