Monday 20th Sept

Additional stands join the markets today because it is the 'readers choice' element of the Yorkshire Post's Taste of Yorkshire Awards. This takes place all day today in Parliament Street. Everyone may vote, just ask for a form at the information point.

Note: This Daily programme does not cover things that run every day like the Markets, Beer Tent, Grazing Cafe and Restaurant Offers. Our Voucher Booklet offers additional value every day of the Festival.

Highlighted Event:

20. 09. 2010
Until 4pm
Yorkshire Post Readers Award
Yorkshire Post Readers Award

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

A large number of today's market stands are filled with entrants to the Yorkshrie Post "Readers Award" in their "Taste of Yorkshrie Awards".
Pick up a nomination form at the Demonstration Tent and wander among the stands, speak to the producers - buy or sample the produce and nominate your favourites.

The winner will be declared at the Awards Dinner on Friday.

Click on more information to find out who is taking part in the Readers Award
Free entry
Bracken Hill Fine Foods
Bradfield Brewery
Calderdale Cheese Company
Curry Cuisine
Dean and Angela Hullah
E P & J Robertshaw Ltd (Hackfall Goats)
I's Pies
J Stringer & Sons
Keelham Hall Farm Shop
Lottie Shaw's
Manor Farm Beef
Newfields Organic Produce
Paxtons Farm Shop
Raisethorpe Manor
Seamer Fayre
Sutton Beef and Lamb
The Chili Jam Man
The Walled Garden Artisan Bakery
Ye Olde Pie & Sausage Shop
Yee Kwan Limited
Yorkshire Chillies
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard
Yorkshire Wine, Cider and Beer

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Events in Date / Time Order:

20. 09. 2010
Until 4pm
Yorkshire Post Readers Award
Yorkshire Post Readers Award

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

A large number of today's market stands are filled with entrants to the Yorkshrie Post "Readers Award" in their "Taste of Yorkshrie Awards".
Pick up a nomination form at the Demonstration Tent and wander among the stands, speak to the producers - buy or sample the produce and nominate your favourites.

The winner will be declared at the Awards Dinner on Friday.

Click on more information to find out who is taking part in the Readers Award
Free entry
Bracken Hill Fine Foods
Bradfield Brewery
Calderdale Cheese Company
Curry Cuisine
Dean and Angela Hullah
E P & J Robertshaw Ltd (Hackfall Goats)
I's Pies
J Stringer & Sons
Keelham Hall Farm Shop
Lottie Shaw's
Manor Farm Beef
Newfields Organic Produce
Paxtons Farm Shop
Raisethorpe Manor
Seamer Fayre
Sutton Beef and Lamb
The Chili Jam Man
The Walled Garden Artisan Bakery
Ye Olde Pie & Sausage Shop
Yee Kwan Limited
Yorkshire Chillies
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard
Yorkshire Wine, Cider and Beer

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20. 09. 2010
10.30am
Ye Olde Pie & Sausage Shoppe Demo and Tasting
Ye Olde Pie & Sausage Shoppe Demo and Tasting

Venue: Ye Olde Pie & Sausage Shoppe, the Shambles

See the various gourmet sausages being hand made at our shop in Shambles and taste the finished product.
Free entry

20. 09. 2010
From 11am
Until 3(ish)
Yorkshire Food Heroes: Suppliers and Chefs Together
Yorkshire Food Heroes: Suppliers and Chefs Together

Venue: The Guildhall (off St Helen's Square)

Enjoy a series of 4 Demonstrations, each involving a Local Food Hero accompanied by leading regional chefs including Michelin Chefs Andrew Pern of the Star Inn, and James McKenzie of the Pipe and Glass.
Additional producers have stands around the Guildhall and entry includes a buffet lunch, again featuring Yorkshire produce. Key producers involved include Taste Tradition (Rare Breed Meats), Moorland Shearling, Yorkshire Organic Millers and Lowna Dairy (Goat's Cheese).

Note:
Please click on 'more information' below and book your buffet ticket and time.
£10.00Full Price Sold Out Call Ticket Line for waiting list
£9.00Friends Price Sold Out Call Ticket Line for waiting list
An allocation of tickets is reserved for the hospitality industry. If there are no public tickets left - it's well worth contacting the ticket line for returns.

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20. 09. 2010
Noon
From 20th to 24th Sept.
Sausage Festival
Sausage Festival

Venue: Old White Swan, Goodramgate

A chance to sample some of our best sausage and mash, from a range of over 15 sausages
For more infromation call: 01904 540911
Sausage and Ale Tasting £6.95Full Price
Prices from £6.95. served from 12pm - 10pm

20. 09. 2010
1pm
Lasts about an hour
Introduction to Wine from Chile with Peter McKenna
Introduction to Wine from Chile with Peter McKenna

Venue: Melton's Too, Walmgate

Another opportunity to explore a specific grape or geographical area, and learn a little bit more about which wines you like.
Tutored by a favourite with Food Festival goers, Peter McKenna, who will introduce us to Chilean wine in his gentle but direct way. Enjoy!

For more information on Peter Click here.
£5.50Full Price
£5.00Friends Price

20. 09. 2010
4pm
Lasts 45 mins
Slow Food Yorkshire Beer Taste Workshop
Slow Food Yorkshire Beer Taste Workshop

Venue: Melton's Too, Walmgate

A comparative beer tasting, in association with Richmond Brewing company and Slow Food North Yorkshire.
£5.50Full Price
£5.00Friends Price

20. 09. 2010
4pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Daily Demonstration
Daily Demonstration

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Yorkshire Food Hero Chefs Demonstrate
Free entry

20. 09. 2010
From 5pm
The Y Factor
The Y Factor

Venue: The Fountain Café, Parliament Street

Have you got it? ''Y' in York or Yorkshire - the Y Factor, your opportunity to have 3 minutes of fame.Part of our "Twilight" programme. Diverse, "drop in" events in the city centre.
Those wanting to perform should email us. Please state the nature of your performance which should last about 3 minutes.
Free entry
Drop in any time.
No ticket required

Food and Drink served until 9pm

20. 09. 2010
5pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Daily Chocolate Demonstration
Daily Chocolate Demonstration

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Unwind, and have sweet thoughts, with our daily chocolate demonstration.

Gorgeous Chocolate Desserts with Philip Hindmarch from the Black Swan at Oldstead
The chocolate demonstration forms part of the Twilight programme,the perfect way to start your evening programme of events.
Free entry

20. 09. 2010
6pm
Lasts 30 to 45 minutes
Cocktails at 6 with the Cedar Court
Cocktails at 6 with the Cedar Court

Venue: Demonstration Area, St Sampson's Square

Our daily cocktail demonstration from the Cedar Court Grand, York's first five star hotel. Today Non alcoholic cocktails (can change this one if you like) How to make the perfect ‘mock-tail’ with a difference
The cocktail demonstration forms part of the Twilight programme,the perfect way to start your evening programme of events.
Free entry
The Grand is situated in the heart of York, a city of cultural heritage. Constructed on the site of the original North Eastern Railways Headquarters, the hotel revives the splendour of the Golden Age of travel, having been carefully restored to retain all of the original features of this stunning building.

The Grand, with its sweeping staircases, mosaic-tiled corridors, Whisky lounge, fully-equipped vaulted spa and exceptional attention to detail, is an ideal destination for those travellers wishing to enjoy five-star luxury in an accessible, warm environment.

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20. 09. 2010
6.30pm
Kit Kat: - a 'Town & Gown' Public Lecture
Kit Kat: - a 'Town & Gown' Public Lecture

Venue: York St John University

In 1935, KIT KAT started life in a York factory. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in September 2010. David Rennie, Managing Director, Nestlé Confectionery UK and Ireland, delivers this York St John University Public Lecture
One billion KIT KAT’s are produced in York and it is Nestlé’s biggest global confectionery brand.

Please contact York St John University for more information or to book tickets 01904 876990

Free entry
Book tickets through York St John University 01904 876990

20. 09. 2010
7.30pm
From 20th to 24th Sept
Sausage and Ale Tasting
Sausage and Ale Tasting

Venue: Old White Swan, Goodramgate

A chance to sample some of our finest ales, complemented by sausages from our Festival.
Free entry
Free tasting from 7.30pm -8.30pm

20. 09. 2010
7.30pm
Gurkha Curry
Gurkha Curry

Venue: The Guildhall (off St Helen's Square)

One of our most popular events, The Queen's 2nd Ghurkha Signal regiment from Nepal, stationed at Imphal Barracks, York, will serve Festival goers with fabulous authentic Nepalese Gurkha curries and an Ice-Cream dessert.
Ticket Price also includes an introductory drink (beer or wine) but subsequent drinks will need to be purchased.
£20.00Full Price Sold Out Call Ticket Line for waiting list
Sorry, there is no Friends Price for this event