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SUNDAY 16th MAY 2010 - 10am to 4pm

Now in its 7th year, the Alresford Watercress Festival has grown from its humble beginnings to attract over 10,000 visitors. Held annually on the 3rd Sunday of May, this nationally acclaimed food festival draws together the local community and food lovers from far and wide to celebrate watercress - the superb locally grown, delicious and versatile crop.

Having been voted Country Life's 'Favourite Market Town' in the south-east, it should come as no surprise to learn that the entire centre of Alresford will be a massive market on Sunday 16th May. You will find a huge food market and award-winning regional and national chefs and food writers sharing their passion for watercress during a number of cookery demonstrations.

If you're interested in arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for house and garden, you'll find them and much else besides in the large festival market. Many local charities and voluntary organisations will also be present to provide an insight into Alresford's rich community life.

Music and dance are central to the festival so find time to enjoy performances by the many bands, Morris dancers and local school children. Talking of children, there's lots to keep them happy including circus skills workshops, face painting, a magician, treasure trails, a climbing wall and mobile farm, etc.

So just follow your tastebuds and visit the beautiful Georgian town of Alresford for a fabulous FREE day out for all the family. Join us to celebrate one of Britain's greatest culinary delights and the town's famous crop - watercress!

It's always a fabulous event, but don't just take our word for it! Come along and discover the Alresford Watercress Festival for yourself!