Graves Park Food and Drink Festival Unveils Comprehensive Programme

Strategic Insights -

The brand-new Graves Park Food and Drink Festival is gearing up to make its inaugural debut this weekend (August 30-31) in Graves Park, Sheffield, promising a diverse festival programme with entertainment spanning the entire weekend. Festival Director Michael Johnston has confirmed that guests can expect live entertainment, family activities, and food stalls available throughout the event, featuring a range of performing arts, live music, cookery demonstrations, and vibrant offerings from independent businesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The festival will take place in the field between Graves Park Rose Garden Playground & Graves Park Animal Farm, with free attendee parking available for ticket holders next to the festival site.
  • Opening times are: Saturday, August 30 - 10am until 8pm and Sunday, August 31 - 10am until 6pm.
  • Tickets for adults start at £9.95 per day or £14.95 for both days, while under 16s start at £5.95 per day, and under 5s get in for free.
  • Over £154,000 has been raised for mental health initiatives across the north between the event's sister festivals, with the goal of surpassing this total and continuing to make a lasting impact through partnership with Sheffield Mind.
  • The festival features 14 live performances from up-and-coming musicians on the main stage, including two UK leading tribute acts: Robbie Williams tribute artist Liam Gray on Saturday and The Beatles tribute 'The Fab4' on Sunday.
  • The Cookery Theatre will host head chefs, acclaimed restaurateurs, and independent business owners, including MasterChef's Bobby Geetha, Tom Wells-Lomas, and Sandy Docherty.
  • Family magic shows, performing arts, ventriloquism, and circus workshops will be hosted on the Entertainers Stage, featuring performers like The Magic Matt Show, Matthew J Magic, and John Kimmons.
  • A range of immersive activities, such as the Foodie Olympics, Foodie Clue Quest Scavenger Hunt, and Kids Cooking Classes, will cater to friends and families of all ages.
  • Over 22 independent street food and dessert traders will offer cuisines from around the globe, while 11 independent bars will serve specialty spirits, signature cocktails, wines, ciders, and hot beverages.

Statistics:

  • Over £154,000 raised for mental health initiatives across the north between the event's sister festivals.
  • 14 live performances from up-and-coming musicians on the main stage.
  • 22 independent street food and dessert traders offering cuisines from around the globe.
  • 11 independent bars serving specialty spirits, signature cocktails, wines, ciders, and hot beverages.
  • Over 60 local businesses and entrepreneurs participating in the Artisan Markets.

Sources:

  • Alastair Ulke, Organisers of the Graves Park Food and Drink Festival.
  • Michael Johnston, Festival Director.
  • www.gravesparkfoodfestival.com.