Fabulous foodie events around the UK

There are loads of food and drink events around the country each year. Here are some of the most popular ones, with confirmed dates for 2009. Let us know what we've missed out, and we'll add it to the list!

2009 National Winter Ales Festival
21-24 Jan 2009
Manchester
Discover the best beers south of the North Pole.
For more information, go to www.alefestival.org.uk

Alton Winter Beer Festival
31 Jan 2009
Hampshire
Held in aid of local charities, this festival gives you a chance to taste the offerings from several micro-breweries.
For more information, go to www.altonbeerfestival.co.uk

Rye Bay Scallops Festival
20 to 28 Feb 2009
Rye, East Sussex
Discover fascinating facts about local scallops, sample fabulous recipes and learn more about their preparation.
For more information, go to www.ryebayscallops.co.uk

Fairtrade Fortnight
23 Feb to 8 March 2009
Aiming to raise people's awareness of the Fairtrade movement and encourage people to buy more fairtrade products. There will be events around the country.
For more information, go to www.fairtrade.org.uk/

What have we missed? Let us know your favourite foodie event, and we'll add it to the list