Food and Drink Festivals 2024 in Yorkshire

ood and Drink Festivals in Yorkshire, home to an array of home created products and drinks, from the Yorkshire Puddings, Rhubarb festivals, street food and homegrown celebrations .

Wakefield Rhubarb Festival

16th to 18th February 2024
Rhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days from 16-18 February 2024. One of the first food and drink festivals in the national calendar, it promises to start things off with a bang!

York Chocolate Festival

27th to 31st March 2024
Celebrating all things Chocolte in York. Join the taste trail, explore the market and join in the chocolate based activities.

Pocklington Food Festival

20th and 21st April 2024
The Pocklington Food & Drink Festival returns! A celebration of food and drink in the Market Place, Market Square and now extending to Railway Street, with grocery foods, street foods, live music stage, bars and entertainment for children.

Great Yorkshire Vegan Festival

4th May 2024
80+ fantastic stalls, world food caterers and free samples running throughout the day from 10.30am – 4.00pm at South Leeds Stadium.

North Leeds Food Festival

11th and 12th May 2024
A celebration of International Influence and Local Talent, expressed through International Food, Independent Drink, Music and Arts. Family Friendly with activities for all ages.

Whitby Fish and Ships Festival

18th and 19th May 2023
A celebration of Whitby’s fishing heritage including live cookery demonstrations throughout the weekend in the seafood kitchen on Dock End, Endeavour Wharf & Fish Quay. Whitby Sea Festival will entertain us with sea balladeers and shantymen as well as local bands, a special concert, song competition and much more!

Great British Food Festival at Harewood House

25th to 27th May 2024
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the country's most treasured locations. GBFF offers a chance to enjoy some very special time together.

Malton Food Lovers Festival

25th to 27th May 2024
Expect artisan stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demos, festival bar, live music & much, much more!

Delicious Doncaster Food Festival

31st May to 2nd June 2024
This three-day event will include Street Food Stalls, professional demonstrations and talks, tasting sessions, and bake-off competitions.

Sheffield Food Festival

25th to 27th May 2024
Sheffield Food Festival is a celebration of the city’s vibrant food scene, showcasing our great local produce, talented chefs, mouthwatering street food and outstanding brewers and distillers.

Ilkley Food Festival

15th and 16th June 2024
The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival is a family friendly celebration of international influence and local talent, expressed through international food, independent drink, live music, arts and charity.

Harrogate Food and Drink Festival

29th and 30th June 2024
A celebration of International street food, local artisans mixed with live chef demos, live music and family entertainment on The Stray at Harrogate.

Pontefract Liquorice Festival

14th July 2024
Get ready for sweet-themed fun celebrating Pontefract’s historic link with liquorice. Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a firm family favourite with something for everyone to enjoy including the return of the famous food and drink market!

Riverside Food Festival, Wetherby

27th and 28th July 2024
A celebration of International Influence and Local Talent, expressed through International Food, Independent Drink, Music and Arts.

A Taste of Yorkshire Food and Drink Festival

3rd and 4th August 2024
the Middleton Railway plays host to its first ever Food and Drink festival ‘A Taste of Yorkshire’. This 2 day event will celebrate the very best regional favourites and local produce.

Great British Food Festival at Wentworth Woodhouse

17th and 18th August 2024
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the country's most treasured locations. GBFF offers a chance to enjoy some very special time together.

Harrogate Food Festival at Ripley Castle

24th to 26th August 2024
Set in the beautiful grounds of Ripley Castle is a foodie extravaganza. Expect chef demos, tasty street food, produce and craft market, live music and plenty to keep the kids entertained.

York Food Festival

20th to 29th September 2024
York Food Festival run events throughout the year celebrating local and regional food and drink, with the main 10 day festival held at the end of September.

Malton Harvest Festival

5th and 6th October 2024
A harvest of game, seafood, wild and foraged food, soft fruit, baking galore, vegetarian and vegan food and the very best street food!

Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival

11th to 14th October 2024
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival is all about sharing and celebrating what is so special about the food and drink inspired and produced from the stunning unique landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.