This Saturday brings us Milford Fish Festival, held at Milford Marina. It all looks like it’s going to be a great day out for everyone, and if past years events have anything to go by, it definately won’t be just about fish!

Previously, this was Pembrokeshire Fish Week, but due to circumstances, that is not going ahead this year, so Milford Docks and Milford Port Authority have stepped in to make sure we have a similar Launch day as in previous years under the banner of Milford Fish Festival. Hurrah for Milford Docks and MHPA, I say!

From what I can see, there is more enthusiasm for making sure this event is a success as we(Milford & Pembrokeshire) very nearly didn’t have it. All of the Marina businesses are pulling together, the cafes have special menus and even the hairdressers have decorated their window with some fab paintings from Milford Haven Junior School.

 

The Marina was busy with preparations yesterday, putting up marquees for stall holders and all we can hope is that we get a dry day, as that makes all the difference.

 

They have a good number of chefs attending in the cooking theatre including renowned chef Stephen Terry and there is also a Chowder Trail going on through the Marina-you pay £5 and get given a crafted bowl(which you keep) and then make your way around Milford Marina, having your bowl filled with chowder from any number of venues and you choose the winner at the end-all very exciting. I am keen to have the bowl!

If you’re an X Factor fan, we have Jay James performing, as the opening act. Jay is a local lad, coming from Saundersfoot and was very successful in the last round of X Factor, getting into the live performances.

Renowned artist Dorian Spencer Davies is in attendance too and has been commissioned to create a new artwork for the festival. I have one painting by Dorian, of Porthgain. It is a picture that captures the essence of Porthgain, and of course, has The Sloop in it.

 

There is much more to do, and of course there will be lots of great local producers there to buy and taste some yummy food & drink and also buy some great crafts.

 

Check out the website for full information http://www.milfordfishdocks.com/news-1/