Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival Returns to Skipton

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The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival will return to Skipton's Aireville Park this July, bringing with it an all-star lineup of celebrity chefs, live music, DJs, comedians, and hundreds of food and drink producers. The event, which was previously held at Funkirk Farm in 2023, has been relocated to its new home by the new owners, Cocker Hoop Creative, aiming to make it more accessible to visitors. The festival will feature a range of activities, including food masterclasses, a cheese and wine school, and a petting zoo, making it a fun experience for all ages.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival will be held at Skipton's Aireville Park from July 18 to July 20, featuring an all-star lineup of celebrity chefs, live music, and hundreds of food and drink producers.
  • The festival's new location is expected to be more accessible to visitors, with the park being minutes away from bus and rail stations.
  • The event will feature a range of activities, including food masterclasses, a cheese and wine school, a real ale and cider club, and a petting zoo.
  • Councillor Keane Duncan, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for highways and transportation, is delighted to be supporting the festival and has worked closely with the organisers to assess the site's suitability for the event.
  • The festival will also host a series of free activities, including a circus school, dinosaur interactions, jewellery making, and a kids cinema, making it a fun experience for all ages.
  • Almost all of the traders affected by the cancellation of the festival last year have been offered a place to return in 2025, with over 220 traders signed up so far.

Statistics:

  • The festival will take place from July 18 to July 20.
  • There will be over 220 traders signed up, more than last year.
  • The festival will feature a range of activities, including food masterclasses, a cheese and wine school, and a petting zoo.
  • The park is located minutes away from bus and rail stations, making it more accessible to visitors.

Sources:

  • Jon Arrowsmith, managing director at Cocker Hoop Creative
  • Councillor Keane Duncan, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for highways and transportation