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The planning for the first festival started in 1998. Run by volunteers it was helped by the then 'three towns adviser' of
Monmouth, Chepstow & Abergavenny and the Monmouthshire food initiative officer. 39 local food and drink producers exhibited their wares in the Market Hall.
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