Made in North Somerset - a festival of local producers, artists and artisans

'Made in north somerset - a festival of local producers, artists and artisans'

The ‘Made in north somerset’ festival of local producers, artists and artisans is an annual event that takes places across North Somerset in the autumn. The event, co-ordinated by North Somerset Council, is designed to raise the profile of the area, support local businesses and celebrate the wonderful variety and quality of local food, drink, art and craft produced and created in North Somerset.

The event focuses on showcasing local North Somerset businesses who are committed to producing, growing, rearing, creating, making, using and sourcing locally.  

Across the three-weeks the ‘Made in north somerset’ festival provides a unique opportunity to see a variety of food, drink, art, craft, theatre and music. There are many opportunities to see behind the scenes and appreciate what goes into making, creating, growing and producing some of these fantastic products. There are daily events across North Somerset including workshops, demonstrations, brewery tours, farm open days and walks, orchard open days, and tasting evenings.

View what we did in 2012

A short You Tube video was made of the North Somerset Arts launch event at Sidcot

View some of the images from the 'Open Door' events and Tyntesfield market

The 2012 event programme details the 'Open Door events that took place and lists those who exhibited at Tyntesfield.

How can North Somerset Businesses, communities and organisations get involved?

During the three week festival we are looking for North Somerset food, drink, art and craft producers to host a variety of events on their own premises to raise awareness of you and your business. These activities may take the form of demonstrations, workshops, tastings, walks and talks, family activities, open days and tours

We are also be looking to expand the festival and incorporate a range of activities linked to local food, drink , art and craft. So pubs, restaurants, cafes, growing clubs, produce markets, communities and schools please get in touch if you think you have an event or activity that you would like to include in our three-week programme.

This year our 'Made in North Somerset' Showcase at Tyntesfield has been extended and will take place over a whole weekend on 5 and 6 October.

To take part in either the 'Open Door' events or the Showcase at Tyntesfield please download and complete a Booking form.

Contact: Mandie Berry and Ursula James in the Economic Development Service
Telephone: 01934 426 341 or 01934 427 295.
Email: mandie.berry@n-somerset.gov.uk or ursula.james@n-somerset.gov.uk