Harrogate Food & Drink Festival 2024: The Bank Holiday Feast (5th Anniversary)

Attention FOODIES!

Gear up for a gastronomic delight as the bank holiday FEAST returns to its roots at Ripley Castle this August Bank Holiday (24th-26th) with a slew of exciting additions! 

And guess what? It’s our 5TH ANNIVERSARY!

What's in store this year?

NEW: Exciting Tribute Acts (Stay tuned for the lineup) – Following the phenomenal success of last year's tributes we're back with an encore featuring even more incredible acts. Get ready for a lineup that will have you dancing the night away!

NEW: Quirky & Extraordinary Production - While our production is already over-the-top in 2024 we're cranking up the eccentricity. Stay curious because that's all we can spill for now.

Grab a deckchair sip a drink and bask in the vibrant atmosphere... 

What's on the menu? 

•Live Chef Demos with Yorkshire Food Guide (Minimum of 12 Demos over 3 days)

•Live Music (Minimum of 18 acts over 3 days)

•Explore the Artisan Markets (Doughnuts bursting with jam Tasty Cheese and Gooey Brownies to name a few)

•Street Food Arena (From Halloumi Fries to Pad Thai & Freshly Fried Churros)

•Independent Bars (Including an Ale House Speciality Cider Rum Gin & Wine Bars)

•A Full Ale House – Featuring Ales IPA’s Lagers & Cask favorites

•FREE Live Entertainment/Performing Arts – 6 shows per day

•FREE Festival Programmes

•FREE Kids Activities

•FREE Parking

•Furniture Dotted Around Site to Lounge On

•Fun Fair & Inflatable Land

•Art Displays

•Mobile Educational Farm

•Wacky Roaming Entertainment & Comedy - Chefs on stilts riding bicycles anyone?

•“A fab day out with the family and a buzzing atmosphere” – Capturing the delight of seasoned festival-goers

*Enjoy the stunning location on the edge of The Yorkshire Dales*

Early Bird Tickets starting from £5.95 per Adult (Limited time only)

ADDED TIDBITS

International Street Food - Take a leisurely stroll through the lush green fields at Ripley Castle and let the enticing aromas guide you to flavours from around the world. Indulge in freshly prepared Paella or Pad Thai bursting with flavours. Experience the gooey delight of Artisan Melted Cheese or nibble on Pomegranate-topped Halloumi Fries. Craving something sweet? Dive into Spanish Churros smothered in Belgian Chocolate. Choose from cuisines spanning Japan Italy Peru the U.S and everywhere in between!

Independent Drink - Relax on a colourful striped deck chair in the sun. Sip on a Cold Beer a glass of Champagne or a Cocktail loaded with fresh Strawberries. With Independent Bars at the festival we've got your drink preferences covered.

Fine Artisan Markets - Heighten your senses as you stroll through the colours tastes and smells of the giant Artisan Produce Markets. Indulge in a gooey Artisan Brownie grab gourmet Fudge or luxury Cured Meats. Cheese lover? We’ve got loads of it sourced from some of the best producers in the UK.

Live Chef Demos - Witness the region's top chefs create a culinary storm right before your eyes.

Live Music - Groove to the sounds of award-winning Jazz Soul and Pop. Dance to the unique sounds of the Washboard Resonators on the festival stage. We welcome the best local talent at each festival.

Live Entertainment - Explore the bustling site and be mesmerized by the mind-boggling talents of our Live Performers.

Children’s Entertainment - Watch the excitement on their faces during the daily Magic show. Join in the free kids quiz and fact-hunt around the site. Don't forget to swing by the Traditional Fun Fair and Inflatable Land. We've got heaps lined up for the kids – check our website for more info.

Joining us this year?

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Supporting Mental Health – Our charity partner at the festival is Mind in Harrogate. We will be collecting donations through optional donations on ticket sales and many fun activities. We have raised over £95000 for mental health charities at our festivals so far. Let’s try break the record this year!

International cuisines | 100+ Exhibitors and Performers | Independent Bars | Giant Artisan Produce Markets | Street Food | Dessert Stations | Live Entertainment | 26+ Live Performers | FREE Kids Activities and Kids Packs | FREE Deckchairs and Seating | FREE Festival Programmes | Traditional Fun Fair | Inflatable Land

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When: 24th-26th of August 2024 (Bank Holiday Weekend)

Where: Chapel Flats Ripley Castle Harrogate HG3 3AY (Next to Ripley Cricket Club)

Full Live Music & Cookery Theatre line up to be announced.

Join the celebration in Harrogate this summer.

More Information Available On Our Website - https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/

Host or Publisher The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival