The World's Original Marmalade Awards and Festival 2012 to be held in conjunction with the first ever National Marmalade Week, 25th February - 3rd March and we are proud to be a main sponsor of this annual event.

Now Christmas is over we can relax until the next main food celebration, the arrival of Seville oranges from Spain and the wonderfully frantic few weeks of marmalade making.

Over the weekend of February 25-26th Dalemain Mansion, in Cumbria will be filled with the wonderful aroma of sweet marmalade as it toasts the entries, and subsequent winners, of the Marmalade Awards, the event held in the heart of the Seville orange season featuring demonstrations, workshops, guest appearances (Paddington Bear no less) and much much more.

We will be hosting a feast of events too, and inside their marquee will be a "hands on" Marmalade School, demonstrations, recipes and lots of advice. Pam Corbin and Rachel Green have very kindly offered to lend a hand too . . . well the Marmalade won't stir itself!!.

Last year saw over 1,200 entries, from across the globe, the winner being "crowned" the world's Best Marmalade Maker! Could it be you this year?. There are plenty of categories for you to enter, including two brand new ones, Heritage and the Novice Category sponsored by Jam Jar Shop . . . "So don't be shy, give it a try"!!!!

The festival will once again raise funds, and awareness for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland, a truly wonderful cause allowing care to be given to those that wish to remain in the familiar surroundings of their own homes.

Closing dates for the entries, plus all other information, including entry forms, can be found on the Marmalade Awards website »

And if you need any help with your marmalade making quest then look no further . . .

• Checkout out latest offers on Jam (should that be Marmalade) Jars, Lids and Labels »
• Read and watch our Guide to Making Marmalade »
• Booking onto one of Rosie's Marmalade Making Courses »

Made all your Marmalade?
now why not try some Mustard!