Spring has arrived and the season of delicious events has begun with the FREE nationally-acclaimed Alresford Watercress Festival taking place later this month on Sunday 18 May - keep an eye out for some of the regions finest local produce from our Hampshire Fare members!

Hampshire Fare is proud to be part of a vibrant community bringing people together through a variety of events.

From the Romsey Show which started over 180 years ago, to a more recent addition to the foodie calendar - the New Forest Food Festival, events are a great way to discover the abundance of local produce on your door-step. Check-out our online events calendar for a full list of delicious dates for your diary.

To mark the start of this fantastic year of culinary delights, we are excited to announce the Bumper Ticket Bonanza - YOUR chance to win tickets for an array of foodie events and attractions happening across the county!

Prizes include tickets for:

  • May to Sept: Marwell Zoo - A great family day out with lots of outdoor space and and a whole host of animals to discover!
  • 29 June: Vineyards of Hampshire: Fizz Fest - Showcasing Hampshire's premier vineyards with over 20 wines to taste
  • 7 to 8 June: South Downs Food Festival - An exciting weekend of the regions finest food, drink and celebration
  • 16 to 17 Aug: New Forest Food Festival - An eclectic mix of food stalls, artisan markets, demos, crafts, music, entertainment, and more!
  • 5 to 6 Sept: SizzleFest - BBQ & Country Music festival bringing the fire-food community together for tastings, demos & more
  • 6 Sept: The Alresford Show - A celebration of rural life and the communities which live in it. A great day out for all the family!
  • 13 Sept: The Romsey Show - Traditional country show where town meets country including rural crafts, food courts, shopping and animals.

To enter, simply answer the question below and leave your contact details:

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* 1. Which month does the Alresford Watercress Festival take place?

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Terms and conditions:

The prize includes:
- 1 x Family Ticket for entry to Marwell Zoo for up to 5 people valid from the end of May to the end of September 2025 (valid for day entry only, no special events, children under 17 must be accompanies by an adult), PLUS lunch (voucher valid for 1 x use within the specified dates. A hot or cold meal and drink for up to 5 people, to be purchased in one transaction. No change will be given. No cash replacement value.)
- 4 x tickets for Fizz Fest (over 18's only)
- 10 x adult tickets for the South Downs Food Festival for a day of your choosing (Sat 7th or Sun 8th June)
- 10 x Family Passes for the New Forest Food Festival (2 x adults (16 and over) and 2 x children. Tickets include entry for both days
- 2 pairs of tickets for SizzleFest (tickets valid for Sat 6 Sept only)
- 2 x tickets for the Alresford Show
- 1 x Family Ticket for the Romsey Show (2 adults and 2 x children)
- Tickets are non-transferable and no equivalent monetary value is available
- All rights remain with the event promoter who reserve the right to withdraw the offer at anytime and without prior notice
- The competition will close 11.30pm Thursday 29 May. The winner will be notified on Friday 30 May 2025 using the contact details provided.
- The winner will have 48 hours to respond, if they do not respond within this time Hampshire Fare reserves the right to redraw.

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