Clovelly Herring Festival always falls in November.
It's the time of year when our historic village celebrates the coming of the
great "Silver Darlings", better known as Herring. We celebrate and
promote this tasty, nutritious fish whilst supporting sustainable fishing.
The Maritime historian and writer, Mike Smylie,
attends with his "Kipperland" exhibition, which is devoted to the
history of all things herring. Mike also turns the herring into
delicate-tasting kippers and bloaters in his smokehouse for sale.
Flaxland will provide their exhibitions and
demonstrations. An opportunity to discover how the flax plant is used to
make a vast range of goods.
On the quay, kitchens serve a variety of delicious
herring specialities along with beer, gin and cider tastings, local food and
craft stalls. Throughout the day there will be live music, street entertainers,
face-painting, art workshop, an exhibition of Clovelly herring fishing, tasters
& recipes, and children's activities.
Herring, an oily fish, whether fresh or smoked, is
an excellent source of some great health benefits, such as low mercury and high
protein content. Herring contains many key nutrients, such as Omega-3
fatty acids (apparently giving good effects on brain, eyes, heart and muscle
function) and other nutritional benefits with so many vitamins, including
Selenium, etc.
Ahoy there. Couple of brave old sea dogs aka Vertigo Stilts on the cobbles - Photo credit Pat Adams
Locally caugh Perham Herring at Clovelly Harbour - Photo credit Pat Adams
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Clovelly Herring Festival
Sunday, 21st November 2021, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Standard admission charges include all entertainment.
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