Entries opened on 4th May 2023 ,Alice in Wonderlands official birthday ,entries close on 1st September and the event takes place on 1st October .You can find more details on how to enter on www.worldjamfestival.com . This year it will be held in the centre of Helmsley at The Feathers Hotel who have generously let us gave their function room. Already entries are rolling in and many from overseas which is amazing. The overall winners prize will recieve of a limited edition print created by renown artist Stephen Bird as well as the chance to have a complimentary stand to sell your preserves. Not forgetting photos and certificates for you all to share and use in your marketing. Andrew Pern, we are delighted to announce is our Patron.He is a famous Michelin starred chef who recently cooked for the King and Queen when they visited York this year. Not only does he hold many awards he keeps on winning and people come to his restaurant from all over the world. So when the Festival is on you may like to make a weekend of it by staying over at the Feathers ,enjoying afternoon tea with them and having a meal at the Star too .As well as tasting some of the stall holders wares . The Mad Hatter will be around and you can buy his magical tea and coffee . Adrian Dangar is a kind sponsor and well known author and he will be around for part of the day signing books. The young lady, Alice Talbot of Arts Craft Kitchen who was the overall winner in the 2022 Awards will be taking a stand . Her mum who we often see on televisions I am sure will be happy to pose for a photo with you. We still have a few spaces left if you would like to sell your wares and anyone one who would be interested in sponsoring a category please get in touch on 01347 868526 Best Wishes and Happy Jam Making

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