“Taking place between the 1st and the 9th of September 2012, the first ever Taste Ayrshire Food Festival is a long overdue celebration of the fantastic array of food and drink produced across the region.  Journeying the iconic coastline stretching from Ballantrae to Largs, sailing the sea to Arran, and wandering inland to the hidden gems of Catrine, Kilbirnie and Maybole we have worked with local producers, retailers, restaurants, schools, hotels and markets to bring you an astonishingly diverse listing of events, visits and special menus featuring the very bestAyrshire has to offer.  Join us for delicious dining experiences, watch and listen to the experts in food production and preparation, get ‘hands on’ with practical workshops and visit our stunning hotels and restaurants to sample beautifully prepared and presented local food.  There’s something for everyone and so much to experience and enjoy. The Food Festival has been organised by the Food Tourism Marketing Group Taste Ayrshire and has been made possible by funding from Ayrshire LEADER Programme. Please look out for brochures or visit our website for full festival listings.