There were 23 exhibitors in total with a range of products from local strawberries from Clarkes Fruits to locally reared free range pork products from Clonanny Meats. There were also many varieties of sample menus available from the local restaurants. It was difficult for visitors to identify their favourites and all the feedback received from the visitors to the event was very enthusiastic and positive. The atmosphere was carnival like with approximately 600 visitors through the doors during the two hour event.

John McKenna, the author of the annual Bridgestone Food guides, gave a talk on his assessment of the standard of foods available in Balbriggan. As part of the event Bridgestone offered two year long mentoring programs to two fledgling companies. Cinnfulbakes, the producers of Cinnamon buns and the Bagel Bar Balbriggan were the lucky recipients.

During the event there were food demonstrations by local chef Duirmaid Murphy, these were undertaken on a demonstration kitchen built especially for the event by Tierney Kitchens Balbriggan in partnership with equipment supplier KKS Ireland.

The Chamber of Commerce and Bridgestone Ireland were so pleased with the event and the enthusiastic support by local businesses and the Balbriggan people that they have committed to running an even livelier event next year.'

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