Soil Association Organic Food Festival, Bristol, 6-7 September 2008
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
Information for visitors
We are delighted to be hosting the Soil Association Organic Food Festival, 6-7 September 2008, sponsored by Yeo Valley Organic, Europe's largest celebration of all things organic. Set in Bristol’s famous harbourside, the festival spans the areas of Millennium Square, Anchor Square and the Amphitheatre area; all great locations for creating a genuine, traditional festival feel. Now in its eight year, with over 300 companies represented the festival incorporates bustling food markets, the very best organic food, drink, fashion, skincare and homeware products, a green planet pavilion, demonstration kitchen, talks programme, food cruises around the harbour, and an arts and entertainment fringe that includes food demonstrations, children's activities, music and street theatre!
New for 2008!
For 2008, we aim to increase the vibe of the festival and provide more on-site entertainment and things to do so visitors have more to see, hear, try and buy, with the newest attraction being our ‘grow your own’ organic gardening feature, where you will be able to pick up useful tips and advice, as well as:
- The ‘Food for Life’ Partnership Cooking Bus – a great opportunity to encourage healthy eating and food safety messages to school children in an engaging way
- More seating and eating areas for visitors
- An improved layout to assist visitor flow throughout the Festival sites
- Food trails and competitions
- Interactive 'exhibitor led' food demonstrations
Head for the Soil Association hub and find out fab facts about organic to wow your friends and family! We will be talking to visitors about our work, so helping more and more people to understand the direct link between the food, beauty and clothing that they buy and how these relate to organic and sustainable farming practices. The Food for Life Partnership and the following Soil Association departments will be exhibiting in the hub: Information, Membership, Policy, Standards, Soil Association Certification.
Find out where your food comes from, meet the producers and learn about going organic with your skincare, clothing and in the home with tempting talks and tastings sessions.
Watch celebrity chefs in the vibrant demonstration kitchen showing you how to prepare delicious local and organic meals – arrive early, these are a very popular attraction!
Why not then relax at one of the many cafes serving delicious fresh organic food and drink?
» exhibitor information and stand numbers
Surrounding the festival site there is a mixture of vibrant, bustling bars, restaurants, arts and leisure facilities and excellent public transport links.
Travel to the Soil Association Organic Food Festival
The Soil Association actively encourages visitors to the festival to walk, cycle, or take public transport. We are very pleased to be working with First Great Western and First Bus to offer '2 for 1' entry to the festival for all visitors travelling by First train or bus. Proof of travel is required upon admission to the festival.
» for information on First buses
» for informaiton on First Great Western trains
First Great Western is pleased to work with the Soil Association as part of its commitment to sustainability and the environment. We are working hard to reduce our impact on the environment through fuel efficiency, recycling and waste minimisation initiatives. Our on-board catering team is committed to offering travelling customers the very best in sustainable products and, where possible, local suppliers are chosen to keep the carbon footprint as low as possible, and to offer valuable support to local producers.
» see www.nationalrail.co.uk for more train information and booking
Entry to the festival is £4 for adults. For Soil Association members and children under 16, entry is free. If you join the Soil Association at the festival, you will have your entry fee reimbursed.
Soil Association licensees
Don't forget to order your complementary entry passes for the Soil Association Organic Food Festival.
Soil Association licensees can claim two passes per licensee. To order your passes contact Feona Horrex, Events Officer, on 0117 987 4586 or email fhorrex@soilassociation.org
We look forward to welcoming you to the Soil Association Organic Food Festival!
Recycling sponsor:
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Bart Spices has a passion for supplying the finest food ingredients from around the world. We are committed to implementing our environmental policy and supporting our local community. So sponsoring the Recycling at The Organic Food Festival is a great way for Bart Spices to encourage our local community to be more environmentally conscious. www.bartspices.com |
Millennium Square Talks and Demo Area:
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Calon Wen is a Co-op owned by over 20 farming families. Our organic milk undergoes minimum processing to retain its goodness and flavour and is available as whole milk, semi-skimmed and skimmed milk in both poly bottles and environmentally friendly eco paks. It is simply pure, unadulterated milk which is pasteurised, packaged and sold. Milk from our cows, milked by us, fresh from Wales! www.calonwen-cymru.com |
Anchor Square sponsor:
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The Jordan family have long pioneered the organic movement. We began making organic breakfast cereals in the 1970’s and have just launched the first fully compostable packaging on our Organic Muesli and Organic Granola, these bags are unique, breaking down safely in your compost bin at home rather than ending up as rubbish. We have several delicious new organic cereals to try including Organic Fruit & Fibre and Organic Flakes and Berries, visit www.jordanscereals.co.uk for further information. |
Green Planet Pavilion sponsor:
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At Jupiter, we have over 20 years experience of managing Green and Socially Responsible Investment funds. We have identified six themes from which we believe investors could achieve significant profits: clean energy, green transport, waste management, water management, environmental services and sustainable living, with a focus on growth in the organic food market. As such we are delighted to sponsor the Green Planet Pavilion. www.jupiteronline.co.uk |
Providing free wipes, nappies & security wrist bands:
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The Natural Nursery is passionate about the products that are used by babies and children and believes that they should be as natural and gentle as possible. This means organic cotton clothing and bedding to wrap babies in, organic salves to soothe delicate skin and organic slings to keep them close at hand. Our beliefs are reflected in our choice of products, our commitment to source locally where possible and to recycle as much of our waste as we can. Find out more at www.naturalnursery.co.uk |
Neal's Yard Remedies Beauty Area sponsor:
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Neal's Yard Remedies is thrilled to be supporting the Soil Association Organic Food Festival. Visit the Neal's Yard Remedies marquee this year to learn more about natural health and organic beauty at our series of free interactive talks and workshops. Our expert practitioners will be offering Personal Vitality Profiling, aimed at boosting your well-being, and Mini-Facials alongside all of your best-loved organic skin and body care products. www.nealsyardremedies.com |
Skincare Marquee sponsor:
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Spiezia Organics was the first range in the UK to have Soil Association accreditation across 100% of the range and still is committed to using only pure, organic, natural ingredients. Made at Gear Farm in Cornwall, Spiezia Organics has grown from a cottage industry to a nationally recognised brand, with several award-winning products. Spiezia Organics are delighted to sponsor the Skincare Marquee which is aimed at promoting the benefits of organic skincare and lifestyle. www.spieziaorganics.com |
Amphitheatre Organic Food Market sponsor:
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Whole Earth began as a little company with some big ideas about offering more natural, healthier food. 40 years on, we're still a little company with the same passion and we're still making scrummy organic and natural food! We're delighted to be sponsoring the Amphitheatre Organic Food Market - come along and try our range of cereals, snacks, sparkling drinks, honeys and peanut butters. We’re sure you’ll love them just as much as we do! www.wholeearthfoods.com |
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Media partners:
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An eclectic event like the Soil Association’s Organic Food Festival is filled with interesting exhibitors and punters who are actively making changes in their daily lives. This provides the perfect avenue for the Ecologist to introduce new readers to world most respected environmental affairs magazine. www.theecologist.org |
 | New Consumer began life five years ago, covering the growing Fair Trade movement. The monthly free magazine and website, newconsumer.com, now provides news, views and information on all aspects of ethical living, including, of course, organics. Our aim is to enable and empower readers to use their purchase power – and make a real difference to the world. www.newconsumer.com |
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