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More than 18,000 packed Broad Street for the Alresford Watercress Festival, where a veteran competitor devoured his 18th title in the World Watercress Eating Championships. From tiny chefs to giant gelato, the event showcased Hampshire’s prized crop in every form imaginable.
The 21st annual Alresford Watercress Festival drew thousands of visitors Sunday, May 17, with a watercress-eating competition won in 44.2 seconds and food stalls selling out before mid-afternoon. The not-for-profit event, which shut down New Alresford’s streets for the day, raised over £7,000 for local charities while celebrating the region’s watercress heritage.
Defending champion Nigel Devine prepares to tackle the 36th Annual Blackwater Bridge Watercress Festival, aiming to extend his record-breaking streak. The event features a high-stakes competition where speed and precision matter more than flavor.