Event will showcase more than 30 local producers
It's hoped the return of an event which celebrates the best of Manx produce will welcome thousands of visitors this TT.
The Mann Made Festival will open in the Bottleneck Car Park in Douglas tonight (27 May).
It’s an initiative organised by a cooperative of small local businesses.
For the second year running the festival will showcase local producers selling food, drinks and other items that can only be found on the Isle of Man.
"It's an iconic venue, isn't it. The Bottleneck saw many years of the famous Bushy's Beer Tent and we just wanted to try and reinvigorate that and get people spread through Douglas." - Event Manager Andy Saunders
It will run until 6 June.
Andy Saunders is the event manager:
The Mann Made Festival opens at 5pm and will also feature a children's play area and live, daily entertainment.
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