AS the Christmas season draws near, it seems only right that the various activities for this festive time be announced. One such event is the Pepperpot Festival, a highly anticipated family-friendly event to honour one of Guyana’s national dishes – pepperpot.

The festival was first held in November 2022, and is back this year with much to offer its attendees.

It is slated for December 9 and 10 from 10:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs at Lot 229 Lance Gibbs Street, Queenstown, Georgetown.

At the Pepperpot Festival, several varieties of the dish will be on sale. These include mixed meat (beef and pork), vegetarian (katahar/ jackfruit, and Breadnut), wild meat and single meats such as beef, pork, chicken and fish.

Additionally, vendors will have other pepperpot-pot products and Christmas-related items in their booths.

Among the vendors who will be in attendance are those selling casareep, hair and beauty supplies, household items, greeting cards, Christmas gift items, plants, agro-processed goods, and other products.

Managing Director of the Pepperpot Festival, Andrea Bryan-Garner, told Buzz recently that at last year’s festival, attendees would have had to pay an entrance fee. However, this time around there will no charge.

She also noted that an additional aim this year is to promote and support sustainable shopping through a Thrift Shop of pre-owned items and free Charity Box where persons can take what they need.

Last year’s festival saw over 72 vendors participating; however, this year, approximately 50 vendors will be in attendance.

Andrea encourages families to come out and celebrate as Christmas 2023 is ushered in.