HOUSEHOLDS looking to prepare the ultimate festive feast will be able to fill their stocking at a Christmas fair.
The South of England Agricultural Society will deck the halls at the Ardingly Showground with holly for the Festive Food & Drink Fayre this weekend.
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Festive shoppers at last year's fair
The event boasts an array of regional foods and gifts galore. The idea is to offer Christmas shopping without the usual hustle and bustle of the high street.
Promoter Susan Fleet said: "It is something different for people who know the kind of artisan things they want but aren't too sure where to find them. You would not see the produce and gifts that are available here on the high street and that is one of the event's main attractions."
Spread out over two floors of the Norfolk Pavilion will be a variety of trade stands.
Included in this year's fair are an assortment of gourmet treats, traditional pastries and mince pies, farmhouse cheeses, preserves and pickles.
"We usually welcome around 5,000 visitors over the two days and see a lot of people come from East Grinstead as it's just a shot journey away," Miss Fleet added.
"One of the great things about the show is that you can get great ideas for Christmas simply by looking around and then you can try to recreate them by taking home the produce you have seen.
"One of the most popular stands last year was one selling Kentish cobnuts."
In keeping with the season of indulgence, the event has hand-made chocolates and cakes to tempt the taste buds, as well as a myriad of fruit wines, organic mulled punch and local ales.
Admission prices are ?2.50 for adults and ?2 for students and senior citizens. Children under 16 get in for free. It is open from 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
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