Ilkley Food & 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!
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, 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 by the Riverside in Ilkley Overlooked by The Cow & Calf Rocks⭐
🚀 Over £127,000 raised for local mental health charities so far 🚀
Get your tickets today.
Join us on our return to this beautiful riverside location, nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
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FURTHER DETAILS
Live Cookery Theatre – In partnership with Leeds Cookery School, we'll be hosting a Live Cookery Theatre for both days of the festival. Watch the region's best chefs cook up a storm on stage.
International Street Food - Take a walk through the lush green fields of East Holmes Field 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!
Vegan? Almost all of the exhibitors will have a vegan special on to tempt your tastebuds.
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 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. Welcoming you to the festival and playing throughout will be the sounds of Will Forrester on the Sax.
Live Entertainment - Stroll across the bustling site and you will come to the Entertainment Arena. Here you will witness the mind-boggling talents of Matthew J & friends.
Children’s Entertainment - See the excitement on their faces as they watch the Magic Matt 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.
Supporting Mental Health – Our charity partner at the festival is Bradford Mind. We will be collecting donations through optional donations on ticket sales and many fun activities. We have raised over £127,000 for mental health charities at our festivals so far. Let’s try break the record this year.
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Over 31 cuisines | 200+ Exhibitors and Performers | 8 Independent Bars | 3 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 | Dedicated Wellbeing Area | Traditional Fun Fair | Inflatable Land | Exclusive Art Displays
When: 14th-15th June, 2024
Opening Times: 10am-8pm (Sat) & 10am-7pm (Sun)
Where: Riverside (East Holmes Field), Ilkley
Full Live Music line up to be announced.
Join the celebration in Ilkley this summer.
Location
East Holmes Field, Ilkley, LS29 0BZ