May marks the beginning of the food and drinks festival in Yorkshire – here are a few to whet your appetite
The Great Yorkshire Vegan Festival
Voted in 2018 as the Uk’s favourite Vegan Festival. If you are a vegan and looking to go plastic free then this festival is a must. With over 80 fantastic stalls, cookery demos, workshops, world food caterers and more
May 12 10.30am – 4 30pm at Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds.
Leeds Indie Food Festival
This 3 week long festival is more than just a festival - showcasing some of the best bars, cafés and restaurants in the city
To see the full festival and to buy tickets go to leedsindiefood.co.uk – the festival starts May 9th until May 27th
Pub in the Park
For the first time, Tom Kerridge is bringing this festival to Yorkshire at Roundhay Park, featuring some of the most renowned eateries and Michelin-starred chefs hosting their own gastro pubs. Live Music acts include Tom Odell, Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) and Will Young - this is a pub garden unlike any other!
May 31st to June 2nd , Roundhay Park
Yorkshire Dales Food and Drinks festival
Back for its 4th year. Some of the most celebrated chefs will be attending this popular event including The Hairy Bikers, Mary Berry, Lisa Faulkner and Brian Turner. Includes live music, workshops and masterclasses, a spirits and cocktail hub plus hundreds of exhibitors - and if you enjoy camping or glamping you can join from the Friday night through to Monday
July 20 to July 21st
Malton Food Festival
Taking place on May 25th and 26th this is a celebration of Yorkshire’s finest food, produce and cooking – held in the ‘Food Capital of the North@, this event features artisan stalls, tastings, celeb chefs and live music
Scarborough Safest Maritime festival
This year is the 21st anniversary of the festival which will be serving up a feast of maritime delights with leading Yorkshire chefs, cookery demos plus the Great Yorkshire Brewery running from July 26th – 28th – discover the town’s nautical heritage. This festival runs alongside the Great Yorkshire Brewery’s real ale and Beer festive
