If you're a fan of marmalade, the Dalemain World Marmalade Awards could be just the thing. Celebrating all things marmalade, the awards see entries from around the globe and are celebrated anunally at a festival in April, held at Dalemain Mansion & Gardens.
The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival includes Q&As where you can learn more about all things marmalade, demonstrations, tastings, and plenty more. At the heart of the Festival is Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, where thousands of homemade competition Marmalades are displayed in the state rooms in all their glory and some of the best artisan Marmalades in the world are available to taste and buy.
Perhaps most important of all, the 'Best in Show' winner of the annual Marmalade Awards is crowned at the event - this marmalade then goes on to be produced and sold online, at Dalemain, and at Fortnum & Masons.
Each year, the event raises a huge amount for charity and to date has raised over £320,000.
In 2025, the event celebrates its 20th anniversary! Learn more about the 2025 Dalemain World Marmalade awards here.
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