Everything you need to know about Harrogate Food and Drink Festival 2024 this weekend

Here is everything you need to know about the fourth annual celebration of international influence and local talent, expressed through global foods, independent drink, live music, and art.

International Street Food, Artisan Marketplaces, and Independent Bars

Street Food Arena:

Making its return is the renowned Street Food Arena, showcasing an impressive array of global foods and cultural specialties.

Whether it’s authentic Indian cuisine , delicious Thai street food, or a classic Yorkshire favourite, attendees embark themselves on a gastronomic journey through a vibrant selection of mouth-watering dishes in this feast on the Stray this Saturday and Sunday.

For a complete lineup of food traders, visit:

https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/international-cusines-street-food/

Bars:

Alongside these features are the range of independent bars, each offering a variety of ciders, rum, gin, wine, and specialty cocktails.

Furthermore, in partnership with North is the event’s Full Ale House, serving craft ales, IPAs, and cask favourites on draught.

For a complete line-up of independent bars, visit:

https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/festival-bars/

Artisan Markets:

Attendees are encouraged to explore the diverse Artisan Markets, host to over 105 traders.

The markets showcase a range of small businesses and local artisans, each offering unique products such as local produce, fresh-baked goods, hand-made crafts, and art.

For a complete lineup of artisan traders, visit:

https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/artisan-markets/

The live Music Stage:

The region’s most talented soloists, duos, bands, and choirs, will be taking centre stage across both days of the event, alongside two renowned tribute artists.

The Killaz UK, one of the UK’s biggest tributes to the iconic alternative-rock band The Killers, will be storming the stage on Saturday, June 29th.

Bringing his unwavering charisma and enigmatic stage presence on Sunday, June 30th, is the mesmerising Liam Gray as Robbie Williams.

For a complete Live Music Stage lineup, visit:

https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/live-music/

Live Family Entertainment:

Families are invited to enjoy six daily shows, including Kids Magic Shows, Comedy Magic and Variety Shows, and Family Magic and Circus Shows.

For a complete Live Family Entertainment line-up, visit:

https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/live-entertainment/

Live Cookery Theatre in Partnership with Yorkshire Food Guide :

Across eight shows, festival-goers can experience immersive live cooking demonstrations performed by MasterChef contestants, AA Rosette recipients, chefs from MICHELIN-starred establishments, and gifted Head Chefs.

Paving the way toward culinary mastery are experts such as Adam Degg (FIFTY-TWO at Rudding Park), Owen Diaram (MasterChef UK), and Varun Khanna (Rhubarb).

For a complete Live Cookery Theatre lineup, visit:

https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/live-chef-demos/

On Site Food Tours:

In Partnership with Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours are brand-new Onsite Food Tours, where attendees can embark on guided tastings of different global foods from the event’s very own traders.

For more information, visit: https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/on-site-food-tour/

Kids Cooking Classes:

Young chefs can participate in cooking classes with talented artisan cooks, providing a joyful guide into creating different savoury and sweet treats, such as cheese scones and chocolate chip cookies.

For more information, visit: https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/kids-cooking-classes/

Additional Activities:

Several more entertainment options are available for those looking to make the most out of their visit: Kids Activities and Roaming Comedy; Flower Crown Workshops with

Stem and Petal; a Funfair & Inflatable Land; The Discount Comedy Checkout: Improvised Family Show (Cookery Theatre, Saturday 29th June, 5 PM), and more.

The Euros: England Games

Football fans can also catch live screenings of England in the Euros which will be screened on Sunday, June 30th at 5 PM if England finish 1st in their group or on Saturday, June 29th at 8 PM if England finish 2nd in their group.

When: 29th-30th of June 2024.

Where: The Stray (Oatlands Drive), Harrogate, HG2 8JT.

Tickets and further information: https://harrogatefoodfestival.com/