THE Dulverton Artisan Food, Drink and Crafts Festival returns next month ‘by popular demand’ to Dulverton’s picturesque Exmoor Lawns, beside the River Barle.

It celebrates the many artisan producers located across Exmoor, the Quantock Hills, and Devon, offering an opportunity to shop and support local small, independent businesses.

The event, which is supported by Dulverton Town Council, will be on Saturday, July 8, from 10 am to 4.30 pm and is free to attend.

There will be more than 35 stalls run by local producers with a selection of gifts, leather goods, textiles, ceramics, soaps, and homeware.

There will also be home-produced meat, beer, cider, bread, spirits, cocktails, cakes, preserves, and even dog treats.

Exmoor Tea, Exmoor Fudge, Exmoor Horn Wool, Exmoor Distillery, Exmoor Engraving, Exmoor Feasting, and Exmoor Pizza Pod will be among those taking part.

Visit Dulverton spokeswoman Ali Pegrum said: “Bring the family and the dog for a warm, friendly, atmosphere with hot food served by the Frisky Pheasant, artisan coffee from Mr B’s Coffee, and crepes and ice cream from Chill Out Devon. Make a day of it.”

A full list of artisans attending the festival can be found on the Visit Dulverton website at https://visitdulverton.com/dulverton-artisan-food-drink-crafts-festival.