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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Participants in the Top Chef Competition at last year’s Festival Noel in Freeport.
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Festival Noel, the Bahamas National Trust’s signature holiday celebration in Freeport, is all set for
Friday, December 2 at the Rand Nature Centre on East Settler’s Way.
The
only fundraiser of the year for the BNT's Grand Bahama Branch, all
proceeds from Festival Noel help support the island’s national parks.
This year, funds are greatly needed to repair hurricane damage to park
facilities.
Festival Noel is a ticketed event, with all food and
drink complimentary. Advance ticket prices are $45/$50
(members/general). On the day of the event, tickets are all $55.
Tickets
are available at Bristol Wines & Spirits and the Rand Nature
Centre. BNT members must obtain advance tickets at the Rand Nature
Centre to receive a discount.
The festival starts at
7pm
and will feature tastings of a score or more of fine wines selected by
Bristol Wines & Spirits, as well as creative cuisine prepared by
chefs from top local restaurants.
Participating restaurants include Agave, La Parrilla, Senor Frogs, Bootleg Chocolates,and Chocolatess Island Delights.
This
year, Pineforest Academy’s culinary department has also entered to win
the Top Chef Competition, thanks to Bahamas Wholesale Agencies, which is
donating ingredients to participants.
Benjamin Ferguson Jr is the featured artist at this year’s Festival Noel in Freeport. Other artists who will display their work include Del Foxton, Ken Heslop, Lamaro Smith, the Grand Bahama Artists Association, Samantha Green, Matthew Wildgoose, Oldbahamas.com and Debbie Borsetto.
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Over the course of the evening, Festival Noel patrons will vote for their favourite dishes in the Top Chef Competition.
In
addition to wine and food sampling, guests can browse and purchase a
range of works created by local artists. This year’s featured artist is
Benjamin Ferguson Jr.
Born on Grand Bahama, Benjamin trained in
art and art education at the College of the Bahamas. His work addresses
simple views of life as well as important issues. He has exhibited in
both Nassau and Grand Bahama, and currently teaches Art at the senior
high level.
Other participating artists include Del Foxton, Ken
Heslop, Lamaro Smith, the Grand Bahama Artists Association, Samantha
Green, Matthew Wildgoose, Oldbahamas.com and Debbie Borsetto.
“Festival-goers
should bring comfortable shoes, as we will be entertained under
the glittering Christmas lights by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop
Band,”said Festival Noel Committee Member Karin Sanchez.
Last
year’s fundraiser drew some 300 ticket-holders and involved scores of
staff members and volunteers who helped make the event a huge success..
“The
planning committee appreciates the generous support from the Grand
Bahama community and our corporate sponsors,” Sanchez said. "We expect
our 22nd annual Festival Noel to be an even greater success.”
In
addition to Bristol Wines & Spirits, major sponsors include
Polymers International,the Ministry of Tourism, FOCOL, Bahamian
Brewery, HG Christie, Keys Bahamas Realty, Sunny Isles and Freeport
Advertising.
Some of the special wines selected for tasting at last year’s Festival Noel by Bristol Wines & Spirits.
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