The South ManchesterFood Festival 2025: A Springtime Feast

Schedule

Sat May 17 2025 at 10:00 pm to Sun May 18 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Wythenshawe Park and Gardens | Manchester, EN

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Get ready for the ultimate celebration of FOOD at Wythenshawe Park & Gardens Manchester!


Returning for 2025 after a booming first year we’re heading to the stunning Wythenshawe Park & Gardens where a weekend packed with fresh entertainment and culinary delights awaits


Picture this: Relaxing with a chilled drink in hand indulging in delicious eats and soaking up incredible live performances. And guess what? The fun doesn’t stop there…


Kick back in a deckchair sip on your favourite drink and enjoy the vibrant welcoming atmosphere all weekend long!


New for 2025:

  • Expanded Artisan Markets Offering
  • Brand New Entertainment
  • Top Chefs from the Manchester Region
  • New Tributes Each Evening

Grab your early bird tickets today before they sell out!  


Tickets Available At: https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1443498/r/event-listing


Here's what's in store for you

*NEW: Top Tributes Each Evening

*NEW: Activities & Production - Foodie Olympics anyone?!

*NEW: Biggest Food & Drink Line Up to Date

*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 Speciality 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 at Wythenshawe Park & Gardens*


We've already raised over £127000 for local mental health charities – let's add to that total!


Tickets Available At: https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1443498/r/event-listing


CUSTOMER FEEDBACK:

"I can’t pick just one thing I loved the choice of food and drink. The shops were great. The atmosphere was amazing. Great day!" 2024 Attendee (Customer Feedback Survey)


" It was an excellent day!! We met up as a family so the age range was 9 months to 59. We spent entire day in a friendly relaxed environment with something for everyone - good music/great food/well organised."

2024 Attendee (Customer Feedback Survey)


"The whole atmosphere laid back vibe great attentive and informative stall holders good selection of activities loved the fairground rides plenty of spacious seating fantastic verity of entertainment."

2024 Attendee (Customer Feedback Survey)



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Where is it happening?

Wythenshawe Park and Gardens, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23, United Kingdom, Manchester

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

North Leeds Food and Drink Festival

Host or Publisher North Leeds Food and Drink Festival

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