If you have yet to come to Hay Festival here's a few reasons why:Gorgeous CountrysideFantastic artists (I saw Kevin McCloud last night - it was brilliant)It's not expensive - most shows are around £5!Great food and Shepherds icecreamNice Shoes from ZimsGreat Festival Bookshop with lots of signed books.Cafe Directand in Hay itself you have my favourite clothes shopsNumber 2, Number 2 shoes, Flow and Goldsworthys as well as the best junk shops and a squillion book shops including the fab Boothsand lots and lots more including...The Wiggly Garden inside Hay Festival