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Dates revealed for 'new look' Harrogate Food and Drink Festival

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 16:32

The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival will return in June 2026.

Organisers of the annual Harrogate Food and Drink Festival have teased a "reimagined festival experience" when the event returns for a sixth year in 2026.

They’ve promised “new energy, fresh flavours and a few surprises” on The Stray on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026.

Visitors can expect a refreshed design, new interactive experiences and a vibrant line-up celebrating independent food culture, live music and community spirit.

Festival Director Michael Johnston said:

“Each year we challenge ourselves to reinvent the experience. 2026 is all about fresh ideas, a new look, and a few surprises along the way.”

He added:

“The Harrogate Food Festival is always special — there’s something about The Stray in summer that feels buzzing amongst a beautiful setting.

“This year, we’re really focusing on the creative side of production. Attendees can expect a completely fresh look and feel to the event, along with a good dose of craziness.”

The festival will once again partner with Mind in Harrogate, having collectively raised over £164,000 for mental health charities across the North of England so far.

Alongside the fresh new look, visitors can expect the return of the Live Cookery Theatre, a full schedule of live music and entertainment, artisan markets and family activities.

Festival Manager Nikki Orrell added:

“Harrogate has a fantastic community of food lovers and local producers, and we’re excited to bring that to life in new ways this year.

“We’ll be adding additional hot food, bars and market traders to meet demand.

“Due to the popularity of the event, the number of trader applications massively outweighs the number of available spots — but we always encourage unique and local businesses to apply. It’s a vibrant, supportive community, and we’re always open to welcoming others to the family.”

Early Bird Tickets are now available, priced at £6.95 for Adults, £4.95 for Under 16’s, and Free for Under 5’s.

For more information, tickets, and updates, visit www.harrogatefoodfestival.com

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