Ilkley Food and Drink Festival will return to with its “biggest food & drink line-up yet" on 14th and 15th June 2025.
The festival will mark the sixth consecutive event on East Holmes Field featuring Live Music, Chef Demonstrations, Artisan Markets, and the debut of “brand-new attractions”. Early bird tickets are available now.
Event Director Michael Johnston shared his anticipation for the event:
“To return for a sixth consecutive year is absolutely mind-blowing, and we owe it to the incredible support from the local community. We’re excited to debut as many changes as we can fit in to continue to create a unique experience for those who join us”.
While complete details are yet to be disclosed, festival-goers can anticipate brand-new attractions designed for all ages. These include the introduction of “Foodie Olympics”, designed to engage attendees in captivating and competitive afternoons.
The festival will also showcase its beloved staple-point classics, heightened to feature their largest food and drink line-up to date. In 2024, the event highlighted over 120 different independent businesses and small traders across the Street Food Arena and Artisan Markets. Attendees will also have access to an extensive selection of independent bars, complemented by a complete ale house.
Michael Johnston adds:
“Every year we aim to build on the success of the last. The variety of traders across the festival is something we’re very proud of, and we can’t wait to take it even further. We’re aiming for our most diverse and vibrant selection of independent businesses yet”
Yet to be announced are two exciting tribute acts to headline each evening of the event, alongside an array of local bands, choirs, duos, and soloists. Additionally, festival-goers can expect a selection of Yorkshire’s best chefs to perform live demonstrations in the Live Cookery Theatre.
Families can also enjoy the Live Entertainers stage, featuring Performing Arts, Magic, and Circus shows spanning the afternoon. Further attractions will include Art Displays, a Fun Fair & Inflatable Land, Roaming Comedy, Free Kids Activities, and more.
The festival will once again be partnering with Bradford Mind in hope of building on the over £127,000 already raised for mental health initiatives across the north.
For more information, early bird tickets, and updates, visit ilkleyfoodfestival.com
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