The Muddy Stilettos 2019 awards took place at the end of May, embracing festival vibes at the very hip giant tipis at Elms Meadow. There was a fantastic turnout at this fourth awards event; celebratory shenanigans were brought by Burnt Lemon Catering, Explore Chocolate, Three Hills Brewing, The Vanilla Bean Cake Company, Stonyfield Wine, The Rum Bah Bar, Postbox Party. Childcare was sorted thanks to KidsStop, and Versatile Event Management joined the Muddy team for the occasion to pull all the planning and organising together. Some of the Muddy Stilettos 2019 winners are: Best Art Gallery: Alfred East Art Gallery, Kettering Best Boutique Stay: The Swallows Rest, Brigstock Best Café: The Water Mill Tearooms, Woodford Best Destination Pub: The Red Lion, Cranford Best Family Attraction: West Lodge Rural Centre, Desborough Best Farmshop/Deli: Beckworth Emporium, Sywell Best Local Food/Drink Producer: Warner’s Distillery, Harrington Best Gift Shop & Best Newcomer: The Bean Hive, Kettering Best Theatre/Arts Venue: The Royal & Derngate, Northampton Best Women’s Store: Stefanie Jayne’s, Mawsley Photos courtesy of Fritz Photography |