Visitors to this summer’s Barbury International Horse Trials, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, will not only be treated to an exciting preview of pre-Olympic Eventing, but for the first time the event will also transform into a food lovers paradise centred around the inaugural Country Gentlemen’s Association (CGA) Festival of Food.

The CGA Festival of Food features on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July of the event, with these days also incorporating the Wiltshire County Show. A series of cookery demonstrations from celebrity chefs in the AGA Rangemaster Cookery theatre will be the highlight alongside a food bonanza of hand and home-made produce and innovative cookery ideas. Confirmed chefs include; Brian Turner CBE of Ready Steady Cook fame, Michelin starred chef’s Michael Riemenschneider and Hywel Jones , Masterchef finalists Annie Assheton (2011) and Andrew Kojima (2012), Kesh Desai from Lucknam Park and Peter Vaughan of The Bistro & Cookery School.

Brian Turner commented ‘I am really looking forward to coming to the Barbury Horse Trials. Having once ridden in a charity race at Windsor it will be great to see some of the best riders in the world in action from the eventing scene and then it’s my turn in the cookery theatre. I hope to see the crowds there!’

Food producers include; The Garlic Farm, Supreme Sausages, The Cotswold Cider Company, Liquorice Heaven, Gastro Nicks, Wessex Pastry, Godminster Vintage, The Real Olive Company Chococo and Cupcakes by JoJo. Inspiring kitchen gadgets and equipment suppliers include; Well bake Silicone Bakeware, Aston Trading, Show N Tell, Tasty Morsels and Thermomix, Mr D’s Thermal Cooker. Additionally, the shopping experience will feature over hundred retailers.

The Wiltshire County Show, now in its third running, is growing in popularity year on year. Pedigree livestock, agricultural machinery, vintage cars, military vehicles, a parade of the Vine and Craven and Berks & Bucks Drag Hounds, sheep shearing and sheep dog trials, bird of prey demo’s and ferret and llama racing will all form part of the show, which celebrates Wiltshire rural life

The official charity across the four days is the ABF – The Soldiers Charity, who provide support and help to serving and retired soldiers and their families. Additionally, the It’s A Knockout Competition in aid of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance will feature on Saturday 30th June, when teams of local businesses will be taking part in a version of the popular 80′s tv show!

Advance tickets for the event are just £12 per person, with under 12’s going free. For tickets and information visit barburyhorsetrials.co.uk or call the box office on 01672 516125.

Visitors to this summer’s Barbury International Horse Trials will not only witness exciting pre-Olympic Eventing but will also be able to enjoy a food lovers paradise with the CGA Festival of Food.

The CGA Festival of Food forms part of the Wiltshire County Show on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July and will offer a feast of hand and home-made produce as well as innovative cookery ideas. The highlight will be a series of cookery demonstrations across the weekend in the AGA Rangemaster Cookery Theatre from acclaimed chefs; Brian Turner CBE of Ready Steady Cook fame, ** Michelin Chef Michael Riemenschneider and Masterchef finalists Annie Assheton (2011) and Andrew Kojima (2012), Michelin starred Hywel Jones,Kesh Desai from Lucknam Park and Peter Vaughan of The Bistro & Cookery School.

Brian Turner commented ‘I am really looking forward to coming to the Barbury Horse Trials in the very heart of the stunning Wiltshire countryside. Having once ridden in a charity horse race at Windsor it will be great to see some of the best event riders in the world in action and then it’s my turn in the cookery theatre- I hope to see the crowds there!’

Food producers featuring at the festival of food include; The Garlic Farm, Supreme Sausages, The Cotswold Cider Company, Liquorice Heaven, Gastro Nicks, Wessex Pastry, Godminster Vintage, The Real Olive Company Chococo and Cupckaes by JoJo. Innovative kitchen gadgets and equipment suppliers include; Well bake Silicone Bakeware, Aston Trading, Show N Tell, Tasty Morsels and Thermomix, Mr D’s Thermal Cooker.

Alongside the festival will be an array of trade stands, a real shoppers paradise. Come and find products that are not available on the high street, something for everyone; a retail extravagance. There is even a facility to “Shop and Drop” making shopping so easy while at the event. The shopping experience will feature over 100 retailers.

The Wiltshire County Show, now in its third running, is growing in popularity year on year. The show celebrates Wiltshire rural life, including pedigree livestock parades, with displays of agricultural machinery, vintage cars and army vehicles. In addition there is a parade from the Vine and Craven Hunt and the Berks & Bucks Drag Huntas well as sheep shearing displays, sheep dog trials, ferret and llama racing and bird of prey demonstrations.

The official charity for the four day equestrian and rural life spectacle is the ABF – The Soldiers Charity, who provide support and help to serving and retired soldiers and their families.

Additionally the It’s A Knockout Competition in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance is being held on Saturday 30th June from 10.30am. Teams from local companies will be taking part where 8/10 people come together and have the opportunity to get wet and play on giant inflatables!

Advance tickets for the event are just £12 per person, with under 12’s going free. For tickets and information visit www.barburyhorsetrials.co.uk or call the box office on 01672 516125

Barbury Castle Horse Trials attracts the world’s best event riders and is the place to hold corporate hospitality events. The world’s top riders will tackle a thrilling event course that brings the public closer to the action than anywhere else.

In a natural arena, surrounded by the Marlborough downs, the entire cross country circuit can be seen from virtually anywhere you stand, while the main hospitality facilities are situated beside the show jumping and dressage arena. In 2012 the GB eventing team will parade around the main arena. Go and wave a Union Flag and cheer them on to gold.

The Wiltshire Festival of Food, featuring some of the very best cookery demonstrations and locally sourced produce, should whet any food lover’s appetite. There is a fabulous new food marquee buzzing with innovative ideas too. Go along to be inspired and sample and buy food.
Alongside the festival there will be an array of trade stands, a real shopper’s paradise. Find thousands of products simply not available on the high street.

Meanwhile, the Wiltshire Show will demonstrate both modern and traditional farming techniques, with plenty of animals on show, including racing llamas!

Horsepower of a different kind features in the military displays of tanks and armoured vehicles and paintballing. There will something for everyone, from grandchildren to grandads and grannies.

Nominated charity ABF The Soldiers’ Charity provides support to serving and retired soldiers as well as their families. Why not support them and buy a ticket? Tickets in advance £12; £15 on the gate (under 12s free). Visit www.barburyhorsetrials.co.uk.