Kirk Square Fair 2019: Eyemouth hosts the best of the Borders

A Celebration of Local Food, Drink & Crafts in Eyemouth

Kirk Square Fair, now in its 6th year, is an annual, one-day event celebrating local food & drink, music and crafts – all that is unique, delicious and memorable about the Scottish Borders and the Berwickshire Coast, and in particular highlighting local businesses, people and produce.

Local town square food & craft fair — A busy day at Kirk Square Fair

The event begins at 9.30am with a Coffee Morning in the Mason’s Hall run by The Rotary Club of Eyemouth & District, with many stalls filled with local food & drink, gifts & crafts from 11 am to 4 pm in Kirk Square and along Manse Road. Throughout the day there will be busking and musical performances by Eyemouth High School Pupils and a number of Cookery Demonstrations taking place in Splash on Harbour Road thanks to Dave Hodson of Food Punks fame.

Rotary Club stall — The Rotary Club in Eyemouth kick things off at 9.30 with a coffee morning.

There will be storytelling taking place upstairs in Eyemouth Museum and Kids Crafts taking place in the Mason’s Hall from 12 pm until 3 pm, with lots of other fun activities for kids (and adults!) to take part in. Entry to the event is free, with voluntary donations from those attending and enjoying the event gratefully received to put towards event costs.

View at Eyemouth harbour and fishing boats — Along the harbour in Eyemouth

Available on the market stalls will be:

Beers, Wine, Kombucha & Gins. Cheese, Yoghurt & Ice Cream. Street Food, Burgers & Pies. Candles & Melts. Hand Knits, Furnishings & Fashions. Accessories & Jewellery. Plants. Cakes, Confectionery, Biscuits & Baking. Fun for all the family!

These are the producers who will be at Kirk Square Fair this year:

Abundant Borders

Plant stall selling edible plants such as herbs, tomatoes and berries as well as flowers.

Herb selection — Buy some potted herbs for your garden this summer.

Jarvis Pickle/ Eyemouth Food Store

Selling Jarvis Pickle‘s award-winning pies and other border treats including smoked salmon and trout from Belhaven smokehouse.

Hot smoked salmon — Smoked salmon from Belhaven Smokehouse will be available at the Jarvis Pickle stall.

Taylor’s Family Butchers

Popular butcher’s from Selkirk selling Selkirk bannocks, eggs from Ednam, Kelso, haggis and Scotch eggs.

A scotch egg cut into quarters — Scotch eggs available from Taylor’s stall

Born in the Borders

The stall with be selling bottles of ale made on-site at Born in the Borders, just outside of Jedburgh.

Local ale stall — Cooling off with some locally made ales from Born in the Borders

Salt Pig Sea Salts

Selling a range of blended sea salts from around the world including salts infused with spices and herbs.

Sea salt stall — From traditional sea salt to salt infused with herbs and spices, there is a lot on offer to flavour your food with.

Soap Farm

Selling artisan soaps, bath bombs, lip balm and other cosmetics.

Soaps and cosmetics — Great idea for gifts – artisan soaps and cosmetics

Oblo

A popular local restaurant selling Italian & Spanish street food matched with wines.

Street food stall — Delicious summer-themed foods inspired by Italian & Spanish cuisine

Dean Mark Butchers

Eyemouth-based butcher’s selling burgers to eat whilst browsing stalls.

The Tavern

Serving a wide range of alcoholic beverages.

ESP Cake Design

Bespoke cakes for celebrations and famous for its cupcakes.

Cake stall — Selling delicious cakes for any occasion

Thistle Independent

A relatively new business from Grantshouse who specialises in making the border-favourite tablet. They also make vegan alternatives.

Left Field Kombucha

Selling sophisticated, alcohol-free kombucha varieties. Good for those looking for a health kick.

The 4 varieties by Left Field: yunnan black, sencha green, oolong and darjeeling — The 4 varieties of kombucha by Left Field

Claire’s Kitchen

The local cafe will be serving hot and cold drinks and food throughout the day.

Blue House Goats

Selling a variety of artisan goats cheese products and goats milk yoghurt.

Fun For All the Family

Get yourself to Eyemouth this weekend for a fun-filled foodie event which promises to be the biggest and best one yet. While you’re there be sure to explore the harbour, beach and Gunsgreen House. Share your snaps of your local food purchases at the event on social media.

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