The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival 2025: A Riverside Feast

ILKLEY we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be returning to Ilkley Riverside for our SIXTH year in 2025 on June 14th-15th!

Picture this – a refreshing drink in hand the mouth-watering aromas of sizzling food on the grill and the beauty of Wharfedale Valley surrounding you as you explore our vibrant festival grounds along the river.

But as you know that’s not all we have in store. We have heaps of entertainment lined up for you all as well as some FRESH additions for 2025 including...

New for 2025:

·      Largest Food & Drink Line Up To Date (Our biggest yet)

·      Brand New Entertainment (Foodie Olympics anyone?!)

·      Top Chefs from the Yorkshire Region

·      New Tributes Each Evening

Love Food? Love a warm vibrant community atmosphere? Then you’re in the right place…

*As seen in BBC Ilkley Gazette & The Yorkshire Post* - Join thousands for the UK’s most stunning Food Festival*

...Early bird tickets sold out faster than you can say ‘Baht ’at’ last year. Grab yours today before they sell out!

Tickets Available at: https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1452620/r/event-listing

Annnd don’t forget this is all set amongst the backdrop of our usual attractions of…

*Live Chef Demos (Minimum of 8 Demos over the weekend)

*Live Music (At least 12 acts over 2 days)

*Explore the Artisan Markets (Indulge in fresh baked cakes artisanal cheeses and aromatic sauces)

*Street Food Arena (From tasty tacos to irresistible bao buns and succulent pulled pork)

*Independent Bars (Featuring an Ale House Specialty Cider Rum Gin & Wine Bars)

*A Full Ale House – Showcasing Ales IPA’s Lagers & Cask favourites

*Unveiling Tribute Acts (Stay tuned for the lineup) – Get ready for an encore featuring incredible acts.

*Eccentric & Extraordinary Production - As you're aware our production is already over-the-top but in 2025 we're taking it a step further into the realm of weird and wonderful. That's all we can reveal for now.

*FREE Live Entertainment/Performing Arts – 6 shows daily

*FREE Festival Programmes

*FREE Kids Activities

*FREE Parking

*Ample Furniture Dotted Around for Lounging

*Fun Fair & Inflatable Land

*Art Displays

*Mobile Educational Farm

*Whimsical 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.

…Come join the fun!

*Stunning location by the Riverside in Ilkley Overlooked by The Cow & Calf Rocks*

Over £127000 raised for local mental health charities so far!

Get your tickets today.

https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1452620/r/event-listing

Host or Publisher North Leeds Food and Drink Festival