THE CROWDS flocked to Droitwich’s annual Salt Fest over the weekend which this year had special significance with the town’s first salt to be produced in almost a century going on sale.
Visitors braved the rain showers and enjoyed a variety of activities and entertainment, including Roman re-enactors giving people a glimpse of the town’s rich history.
With the event being held solely in Vines Park for this year, the lunchtime march through the town centre ensured all aspects of the town were aware of the salt themed activities taking place.
A variety of local businesses, groups, charities and performers were able to show what they had to offer and a youth showcase led the live-music entertainment in the marquee.
Sunday’s highlight saw the return of the extremely popular dog show run by MacArthur, Barstow and Gibbs vets, whilst live music continued into the early evening.
The star of the weekend though was rightly reserved for Droitwich Salt.
Churchfield’s Saltworks launched and sold salt and people were keen to get their hands on the unique local product.
Festival organiser Steve Knight from Wychavon said “It was lovely to see many people brave the unfortunate weather to join in the celebration of Salt Fest.
“It was fantastic to see Droitwich Salt launched and the overwhelmingly positive reaction has really got us excited as to how we can develop the festival further. “This will now hopefully be the start of something really big for the town and ideas are already being presented for new features next year.”
Droitwich Spa Mayor Coun Shaun Best told The Standard: “Salt Fest was absolutely glorious, it really captured the enthusiasm that Droitwich people have for these festivals.
“There were lots of stalls and lots of activities and the sale of the salt went unbelievably well.
“I think it helped make people aware of the next long-term project which will, of course, to return the Brine Baths to the town.”
