The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival

Feb 13, 2022Past Events

23rd – 24th July 2022

An event I am really excited to attend this summer!

Live cooking demonstrations, including chef James Martin and The Hairy Bikers.

A festival of food, drink, music, vintage funfair and crafting demonstrations. Hundreds of exhibitors and the best street food in the UK!

The fun starts on Friday 22nd July with live tribute bands, and the opportunity to camp for the weekend.

The event takes place at Funkirk Farm, Skipton.

I will be exhibiting 23rd and 24th July and you can purchase tickets here

For further information about this wonderful event, please see their website

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