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A round up of some of our favourite Yorkshire food festivals we can’t wait to visit over the coming summer months.
LEEDS, TOWER WORKS STREET FESTIVAL
First weekend of every month, from May to September
Back by popular demand, Tower Works Street Festival in Leeds is set to be the place to head this summer with an array of delicious street food to enjoy.
Located just outside the city centre, this foodie festival will be well worth a visit for some tasty treats and tipples. From Indian street food to crisp churros and moreish smash burgers, it’s a true hidden gem you won’t want to miss.
mustardwharf-towerworks.com/street-fest
THE GREAT BRITISH FOOD FESTIVAL, HAREWOOD HOUSE
23rd – 25th May
Taking over Harewood House for a weekend in May is the Great British Food Festival, promising an action-packed bank holiday. The line-up includes over 100 top local and national producers, tasty street food, celebrity chef demos, a BBQ stage, great live music, kids activities and men v food.
ILKLEY FOOD FESTIVAL
13th – 14th June
Growing in size and popularity every year, Ilkley will again play host to another food extravaganza featuring beer and bubbly tents, artisan markets, street food shacks, chef demos and tastings. Located on the banks of the picturesque River Wharfe, this idyllic setting has everything you need for a family fun-filled weekend.
HARROGATE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
27th – 28th June The Stray
22nd – 23rd August Ripley Castle
The Harrogate extravaganza returns to The Stray and Ripley Castle this year and promises to serve up another incredible interactive tasting experience and two weekends full of entertainment. As always there’ll be plenty of family fun with live music, chef demos from the region’s best restaurants, artisan craft stalls and the finest selection of food and drink from across Yorkshire.
TEMPLE NEWSAM FOOD FESTIVAL
15th & 16th August
Temple Newsam Food Festival in Leeds is back and better than ever this year with plenty of tasty street food, live music, comedy, demonstrations from an array of celebrity chefs and is one of our favourite August festivals for the whole family to enjoy.
YORK FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
18th – 27th September
If a city centre food festival is more up your alley, then York could be the place to head in September for a week-long gastronomic treat. This year the York Food and Drink Festival will bring over 100 food and drink producers to showcase the best of Yorkshire produce along the streets of this enchanting old city. Throw in celebrity chefs, live music, exhibitions, plenty to drink and it all adds up to a festival you won’t want to miss.
YORKSHIRE DALES CHEESE FESTIVAL
9th – 18th October
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival is all about sharing and celebrating what is so special about the food and drink inspired and produced from the stunning unique landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Local businesses from across the region will be serving up special events, menus, and tastings to mark the occasion.
yorkshiredales.org.uk/things-to-do/whats-on/shows/cheese-festival/
