The Peel Group, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure, transport, and real estate investors, has been announced as a silver sponsor at the highly anticipated 15th annual Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival.
Taking place on 16 and 17 September at the Villa Marina Gardens, the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival has become a firm favourite on the Island’s event calendar. This year’s festival promises to be even bigger and better, showcasing culinary creations from over 70 local producers, along with live entertainment, festival bars, family-friendly activities and a vibrant array of local arts and crafts stalls.
The festival will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on both days, and attractions will include the Manx Produce Marquee, Drinks Pavilion, Manx Cookery Theatre, Catering Village, Children’s Discovery Zone, and Crafts under the Colonnade.
Chris Eves, IOM Finance Director at The Peel Group, said: ‘The Peel Group has long-standing links with the Isle of Man and we share the community’s passion for local produce. so We are therefore delighted to support the 15th annual Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival and celebrate the passionate individuals and businesses that make the Island’s food and drink culture so uniquely bold and creative.’
Adi Moore, Head of Food and Drink Development at the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, added: We are thrilled to have The Peel Group come on board as a silver sponsor of the 15th annual Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival. Their support, coupled with working with Peel P&L, will undoubtedly contribute to the success of this milestone event and help raise the profile of Manx food and drink on and off the island. This collaboration allows us to continue promoting our exceptional local producers and fostering the growth of the Isle of Man's food and drink industry".
To keep up to date with the event’s latest announcements, follow the Isle of Man Food and Drink Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/IOMFoodAndDrink.
If your organisation would like to discuss sponsorship packages, please contact the Isle of Man Food and Drink Team by telephone: 01624 687520 or by email: hayden.armour2@gov.im.
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