IT’S FESTIVAL SEASON!
Dear Taste Club Member,
It’s officially festival season and nowhere does it better than right here in Upton-upon-Severn. For over 30 years, the town has been growing its reputation for family-friendly music events that cater for all tastes - here’s what’s coming up this year:
● Upton Folk Festival: 1-4 May
● Upton Jazz Festival: 26-28 June
● Upton Blues Festival: 15-19 July
● Upton Sunshine Festival: 24-30 August
As well as great music, there are plenty of places to eat, drink and explore. But, once you’ve claimed your spot, it’s tempting to just sit and soak up the atmosphere - in which case you'll need to be picnic-ready. Whether you pop into our store on the day of the festival or stock up before, here are some great picnic bits that will see you through the festival season.
Our Festival Must-Haves:
6 O'Clock Gin ready to drink cans - the exceptionally smooth, locally distilled 6 O’Clock gin is available in handy cans of ready mixed G&Ts. Choose from the original blue London Dry G&T, Elderflower Gin & Tonic or Exotic Orange Gin & Tonic.
Bewdley Brewery - with over 11 ales to choose from, this award-winning brewery in Worcestershire offers ales to suit every beer drinker. They have also introduced an exciting new, experimental craft beer range in eye-catching, festival-friendly cans.
Malvern Gold Cider - a winner of the world’s best still cider crown at the World Cider Awards, this medium-dry tipple is the perfect thirst-quencher for any festival. Made from a blend of three bittersweet apples, it contains no artificial colourings, flavourings or sweeteners.
Two Farmers Crisps - grown just down the road in Herefordshire, these crisps are satisfyingly robust with flavours that are big and bold. Better still, the packaging is fully compostable - so if the festival bins start to overflow, you can be safe in the knowledge that your rubbish won’t add to the problem.
The Lodger sandwiches - these locally-made sandwiches could be the ultimate festival hack! Cheat the food queues and pick up one of The Lodger’s best-selling sandwiches, bagels or wraps from our store - giving you more time to enjoy the music and soak up the festival sights. Made in Herefordshire using local ingredients, these are our best-sellers:
● Pulled Pork Wrap
● Falafel Wrap
● Bacon and Brie Bagel
● Ploughman’s Sandwich
● Greek Salad
We love festival season in Upton - but seasoned festival-goers know it pays to be prepared! As well as all the ingredients for your own mini picnic, we have lots of other festival essentials in-store, including a cash machine and a range of ready-to-cook BBQ foods - along with charcoal and disposable BBQs too.
Pop in to our store to stock up on everything you need to enjoy Upton’s celebrated festival season…