Today — Marmalade Festival in Cumbria — Saturday, 14 May

May 14, 2022 — World’s Original Marmalade Festival — Dalmain Mansion & Gardens, Cumbria

Over 2,000 jars of marmalade, a significant increase from the 50 jars in 2oo5, the first year of the festival. Entries come from all over the world. Winners will be available for purchasing at Fortnum & Mason in London.

Competition categories: Seville Orange Marmalade, Any Citrus Marmalade, Dark Chunky Marmalade, Bed & Breakfast and Hotel Marmalade, Children’s’ Marmalade, Man-Made Marmalade, Romantic Marmalade for Valentine’s Day.

A dream job — judging marmalade:

Festival’s market area:

Click here for the festival’s website

Three-minute YouTube video — founder showing how to wrap marmalade for posting:

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