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16th July 2006 11am - 5pm
Pontefract
Liquorice Festival
Pontefract West Yorkshire
The unique historic market town of Pontefract with it's Norman Castle
provides a fantastic backdrop to the annual Liquorice Festival.
Whilst soaking up the atmosphere of the town and castle, you may
also catch the aroma of warm liquorice emanating from the town's
sweet factories. Joins us on;
Saturday 15th in the evocative surroundings of Pontefract Castle
to celebrate our long Medieval history, be entertained by the very
best of ancient arts, crafts, music and performers.
Sunday 16th in the Town Centre for Liquorice Day, and sampling fresh
locally produced Allsorts, Pontefract Cakes, Liquorice foods and
international Liquorice products. With the very best street performers,
art, craft, live music dancing and fairground rides entertaining
visitors from all over the world. There are liquorice talks, a 15th
century pub to visit, an extraordinary array of liquorice goods
to purchase and rare liquorice plants to acquire.
Pontefract Liquorice Festival is delicious program of arts &
heritage festivities suitable for all the family. Pomfretians welcome
all for a fun, festive, tasty weekend of liquorice, music, mirth
and merriment.
Admission; Free
Contact: www.pontefractliquoricefestival.co.uk
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