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The museum will come alive with over 80 food, drink and craft stalls nestled among the historic buildings.  

There’ll be live music across two stages featuring a host of Welsh talent curated by BBC Horizons, Tafwyl, New Heights, and Amgueddfa Cymru Producers.  Performers will include Mace the Great, Half Happy, Small Miracles, Blankface, and many more. 

From making butter to discovering what shopping was like in the 1920s, visitors can enjoy taking a step back in time at some of the museum’s most iconic buildings thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Family friendly activities, from cookery demos in the historic houses to circus skills, will be held in different locations across the museum – plenty to keep the little ones entertained. 

Meet the miller in Melin Bompren and learn about the process of making flour or check out the harvest display at Pen-rhiw Chapel. 

In the Good Food Cardiff Zone there’ll be fun activities for all the family to learn about food that is good for people and the planet. Hosted by Food Cardiff with Beca Lyne-Pirkis, the zone will include inspiring workshops, demos, talks and activities celebrating local food.

National Vegetable Society - Welsh Branch Show will be back at this year’s event. If you think you know your onions – think again! This is a chance to witness vegetable growing elevated to an art form and get inspired to grow your own masterpieces.

From traditional Welsh fare to delicious street food, here are a few of the stalls that will be offering their tasty treats at the festival: 

Austringer Cider, Babita's Spice Deli, Bao Selecta, Gin Tin Bar, Green Beans, Hello Good Pie, Ice Green, Minto's Patisserie, Mr Croquewich, Quantum Coffee Roasters, Rickshaw Rodeo, The Pudding Wagon, The Real Ting, Welsh Gluten Free Bakery Products, plus lots more.  

You can even buy bread and cakes baked in the Museum’s own bakehouse.

Mared Maggs, Head of Events, Amgueddfa Cymru- National Museum Wales said: 

 “The food festival is one of the biggest events in the Amgueddfa Cymru calendar, and we will be celebrating a wide range of Welsh producers and a diverse range of talent from across Wales at the event. Visitors can expect delicious food, great music and lots of fun for everyone to enjoy.” 

“A big diolch to players of People's Postcode Lottery for supporting the family friendly activities at the festival.”

Stay and enjoy the festival fun for longer with extended opening. A chance to chill out and enjoy the end of summer until 6pm.

The Amgueddfa Cymru Food Festival takes place at St Fagans National Museum of History on 9 and 10 September from 10am-6pm. 

Entry to St Fagans is free. Car parking costs £6. See the website for full details Food Festival | National Museum Wales.