The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival 2023: A Bank Holiday Feast – Chapel Flats, Ripley Castle

The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival is returning to Ripley Castle for a BANK HOLIDAY feast on August  26-28.

Join us for NEW tastes, Interactive Sessions & Entertainment.

NEW FOR 2023:

• NEW Interactive Sessions
• NEW Expanded Markets Variety
• NEW Funky Blue Furniture & Deckchairs to Lounge on
• NEW Tastes & Variety
• NEW Starter Businesses
• More Local Produce
• NEW Interactive Activities

RETURNING for 2023:

• FREE Live Entertainment
• FREE Live Music on Stage
• FREE Live Cookery Demonstrations
• FREE Roaming Comedy Acts
• FREE Kids Activities
• Delicious Street Food
• Artisan Markets
• Independent Bars
• Fun Fair
• Inflatable Land

Take a look at the video to see what to expect: 

What's included with your ticket?

• Live Chef Demos (Minimum of 12 demo’s over the 3 days)
• Live Music (Minimum of 18 acts over 3 days).
• FREE Live Entertainment/Performing Arts – 6 shows per day.
• FREE Festival Programmes.
• FREE Kids Activities.
• FREE Parking.
• Explore the Artisan Markets.
• Access the Street Food arena.
• Deckchairs dotted around site to part yourself on!
• Independent Bars (Including an Ilkley Ale House, Speciality Cider, Gin & Wine Bars… event fresh Coconut Cocktails!!)
• Art Displays
• ” A reyt good afternoon. “ – As one gentlemen put it as he was leaving one of our festivals.

…Come join the fun!

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FURTHER DETAILS

International Street Food - Take a walk through the lush green fields overlooking the Yorkshire Dales and enjoy the vast aromas tempting you into tastes from around the world.  Pick from the best Street Food traders in the UK.

Tuck into a freshly prepared Paella or Pad Thai, bursting with flavour. Taste the gooey goodness of Artisan Melted Cheese, or nibble on Pomegranate topped Halloumi Fries.

Fancy something sweet? Pick up Spanish Churros, smothered in Belgian Chocolate. Choose food from Japan, Italy, Peru, The U.S, or anywhere between! 

Independent Drink - Lounge on a colourful striped deck chair in the sun. Take a sip on a Cold Beer, a glass of Champagne or a Cocktail loaded with fresh Strawberries. With 8 Independent Bars at the festival, we have you covered - whatever your tipple.

Want something non-alcoholic? No problem, we have a specialist bar squeezing Juices and Smoothies on the spot for you.

Fine Artisan Markets - Feel your senses heighten as you walk through the colours, tastes and smells of the giant Artisan Produce Markets. Tuck into a gooey Artisan Brownie. Pick up gourmet Fudge or luxury Cured Meats. Lover of cheese? We’ve loads of it. And from some of the best producers in the UK.

Want something for later? We have everything from handmade Marshmallows, to Independent Wines and Gins. Specially assembled for the festival, you can take your pick from the finest artisan brands in the UK.

Live Cookery Theatre - Watch the region's best chef's cook up a storm, right before your eyes.

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

Live Entertainment - Stroll across the bustling site and you will come to the Entertainment Arena. Here you will witness the mind-boggling talents of our Live Performers.

Children’s Entertainment - See the excitement on their faces as they watch the Magic show taking place each day. Take part in the free kids quiz and fact-hunt all around the site. Be sure to swing by the Traditional Fun Fair and Inflatable Land on your way. We’ve heaps lined up for the kids – see our website for more info.

Joining us this year?

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 £65,000 for mental health charities at our festivals so far. Let’s try break the record this year.

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Over 31 cuisines | 100+ Exhibitors and Performers | 8 Independent Bars | 2 Giant Artisan Produce Markets | Street Food | Dessert Stations | Live Entertainment | 26+ Live Performers | FREE Kids Activities and Kids Packs | FREE Deckchairs and Seating (no cost hire) | FREE Festival Programmes | Traditional Fun Fair | Inflatable Land | Exclusive Art Displays

When: 26-28 August, 2023

Opening Times:

Saturday 26th: 10am-7pm

Sunday 27th: 10am-7pm

Monday 28th: 10am-6pm

Where: Chapel Flatts (Next to Ripley Cricket Club), Ripley Castle, Harrogate HG3 3EA

Full Live Music line up to be announced.

Join the celebration in Harrogate this summer.