The Newcastle Food Festival: A Springtime Feast
Sat 4 May 2024 10:00 AM - Mon 6 May 2024 6:00 PM BST
Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ
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Attention NEWCASTLE FOODIES! 🍽️
Brand NEW for 2024 is Newcastle Food Festival taking place at the stunning Exhibition Park.
Picture this: Leisurely strolling, cold drink in hand, indulging in tasty treats, and being serenaded by live music on stage. But that's just the beginning... 🌟
What's in store at Newcastle Food Festival? 👇
👩🍳 Live Chef Demos (Minimum of 12 Demos over 3 days in Partnership with Blackfriars Cookery School)
🎤 Queen Tribute Act (Sat), Taylor Swift Tribute (Sun), Meghan Trainor Tribute (Mon)
🎸 Live Music (Minimum of 18 acts over 3 days, including a Queen Tribute, Taylor Swift Tribute & Meghan Trainor Tribute)
🛍️ 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 favourites
✨ FREE Live Entertainment/Performing Arts – 6 shows per day
🎟️ FREE Festival Programmes
🤹 FREE Kids Activities
🥳 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?
...Come and join the fun!
⭐ Enjoy the stunning location at Exhibition Park, easily reachable via public transport ⭐
ADDED TIDBITS
International Street Food - Take a leisurely stroll through the lush green fields at Exhibition Park 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.
Supporting Mental Health – Our charity partner at the festival is Tyneside and Northumberland Mind. We will be collecting donations through optional donations on ticket sales and many fun activities. We have raised over £95,000 for mental health charities at our festivals so far.
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
When: May 4th-6th, 2024 (Bank Holiday Weekend)
Where: Exhibition Park, Newcastle
Full Live Music & Cookery Theatre line up to be announced.
Join the celebration in Newcastle this spring.
Limited Discounted Early Bird tickets: Available from just £5.95.
Location
Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ