Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival Returns with A-List Music and Foodie Delights

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The annual Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival will take place from Friday, 18th to Sunday, 20th July, at Aireville Park in Skipton. This year's event promises a fantastic mix of live music and culinary experiences, all at affordable prices. The festival will feature a range of talented performers, including The Feeling, Keala Settle, Go West, and Sister Sledge, among others. Foodies can look forward to cooking demonstrations and masterclasses by renowned chefs, including James Martin, Simon Rimmer, and Great British Menu contestants.

Key Takeaways:

  • The festival will take place from Friday, 18th to Sunday, 20th July at Aireville Park in Skipton.
  • The event will feature a lineup of A-list music, including The Feeling, Keala Settle, and Sister Sledge, among others.
  • Local food hero James Martin will return to the festival's Big Top Cooking Stage, alongside other famous chefs.
  • Baking enthusiasts can enjoy cooking demonstrations by GBBO contestants, including Amanda Geogiou, James Hillery, and Val Stones.
  • Over 1000 FREE masterclasses and cookery demonstrations will take place across the weekend.
  • Ticket prices start at just £20 for a standard adult day ticket, making it one of the most affordable festivals of the summer.
  • A range of ticket packages, including family day tickets and cookery show tickets, are available to book on the festival's website.

Statistics:

  • Ticket prices 2025:

+ Standard adult day ticket (Friday): £20

+ Standard child day ticket (Friday): £10

+ Standard adult day ticket (Saturday or Sunday): £24

+ Standard child day ticket (Saturday or Sunday): £13

+ Standard adult weekender ticket: £50

+ Standard family day ticket: £60

+ Standard family weekender ticket: £120

+ Standard cookery show ticket: £38

+ Car parking pass: £5

+ Bronze tent camping: £75

+ Silver tent camping: £90

  • Over 1000 FREE masterclasses and cookery demonstrations will take place across the weekend.

Sources:

  • Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival website (ydfadfw.com)
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