

# Food Festivals 2026 In Barnard Castle | Food & Drinks Events In Barnard Castle

- **Subtitle**: Barnard Castle Food Festival. List of food, wine & beer festivals with cooking classes and food related events in Barnard Castle.
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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- **Event Name**: Mamma Mia! Outdoor Cinema ExtrABBAganza at Kew Gardens, London
  - **Description**: The ultimate ABBA &amp;amp; Mamma Mia! experience in the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens in Richmond, LondonAbout this EventAn all singing, all dancing ABBA experience for all you dancing queens and
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/mamma-mia-outdoor-cinema-extrabbaganza-at-kew-gardens-london/100001983079937476
  - **Venue**: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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## About

<p>If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in [CITY]. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in [CITY] and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the [CITY].</p>
<p>Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in [CITY].</p>

## Food & Drinks Events in Barnard Castle

- **Event Name**: Market Town Makers Market Day
  - **Description**: Arts and crafts market with a pop up cafe hosted by Brown’s Aga Bakery with local artists and designers. Open from 10am until 3pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnard-castle/market-town-makers-market-day/200029702465811
  - **Venue**: Methodist Church Hall, Scar Top, Barnard Castle
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  - **Categories**: art, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Christmas Lights Switch On 2026
  - **Description**: Saturday 28th November 2026

5:30pm outside village hall
Lights will be switched on at 6pm prompt

Lights to be switched on by TBC...

Mince pies
Mulled wine
Mr &amp; Mrs Claus at the Church (free wrapped gift for each child)
Local craft stalls
Bar
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:45 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnard-castle/christmas-lights-switch-on-2026/200029696400355
  - **Venue**: Bowes Village Hall
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- **Event Name**: Prosecco Afternoon Tea
  - **Description**: A selection of homemade sandwiches and sweet treats served with tea or coffee &amp; a glass of prosecco (additional prosecco available to purchase)

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnard-castle/prosecco-afternoon-tea/200029695643935
  - **Venue**: Bowes Village Hall
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- **Event Name**: Coffee Morning
  - **Description**: Coffee Morning fund raising event for Bowes Lights. Coffee, home made cakes and raffle.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnard-castle/coffee-morning/200029696400254
  - **Venue**: Bowes Village Hall
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## Trending Events in Barnard Castle

- **Event Name**: Funny Way To Be: Pete Firman "Tricks and Giggles"
  - **Description**: With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.
Join him for an evening of 'Tricks &amp; Giggles', as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small
  - **Venue**: Funny Way To Be Comedy
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- **Event Name**: Funny Way To Be: Gary Delaney "Work In Progress"
  - **Description**: Gary Delaney
Work In Progress
Thursday 2 April 2026 | 7.30pm | £14.00 | 16+
Comedy’s greatest mad scientist of one-liners arrives back in town, armed with an enormous vessel of puns to be tested on selected members of the general public. See Gary’s new jo
  - **Venue**: Funny Way To Be Comedy
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- **Event Name**: Funny Way To Be: Andy Zaltzman - A Second Thwack
  - **Description**: Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman – host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, statistician on Test Match Special, and champion of Taskmaster series 18 – extends his hit tour into 2026.  
Fully updated due to the
  - **Venue**: Funny Way To Be Comedy
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- **Event Name**: John Lydon – Talk Tour
  - **Description**: He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake
  - **Venue**: Horsemarket, DL12 8LY Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The History of Rock
  - **Description**: £25

When
Sat 11 Apr 2026 - 7:30 pm

Relive the greatest years of rock live on stage!

THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and ready to take you on the ultimate journey through the genre’s most iconic and electrifying eras!

Forget the history books—this year, we
  - **Venue**: Horsemarket, DL12 8LY Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Sunday Drop in activities: 180th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
  - **Description**: Sunday 26 April | Free Family Activities | 10am – 2pm | Free (donations welcome)

Join us as we celebrate 180 years of The Witham with a day of free, drop-in, family-friendly activities in the heart of Barnard Castle.

On Sunday 26th April, we’re opening
  - **Venue**: Horsemarket, DL12 8LY Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Witham’s 180th Anniversary Concert with Barnard Castle Band
  - **Description**: Step into 180 years of music, history, and celebration!

Join Barnard Castle Band for a spectacular anniversary concert as The Witham marks an incredible 180 years at the heart of our community. For generations, The Witham and Barnard Castle Band have bee
  - **Venue**: Horsemarket, DL12 8LY Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Manfreds: Get Your Kicks On Tour ’26
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, along with the talented Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley, and Mike Gorman. Experience a thrilling two-hour performance
  - **Venue**: Horsemarket, DL12 8LY Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Oysterband’s John Jones with Ray Cooper and Al Scott
  - **Description**: John Jones is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, one of the leading folk/rock and roots outfits on the UK music scene, acclaimed by music critics and fans alike; recipients of numerous Music Awards; veterans of Glastonbury,
  - **Venue**: Horsemarket, DL12 8LY Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle?
  - **A:** Market Town Makers Market Day (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Methodist Church Hall, Scar Top, Barnard Castle), Christmas Lights Switch On 2026 (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:45 pm at Bowes Village Hall), Prosecco Afternoon Tea (Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm at Bowes Village Hall), Coffee Morning (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:30 am at Bowes Village Hall), Mamma Mia! Outdoor Cinema ExtrABBAganza at Kew Gardens, London (Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Barnard Castle in April 2026?
  - **A:** Market Town Makers Market Day (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Methodist Church Hall, Scar Top, Barnard Castle).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle include Methodist Church Hall, Scar Top, Barnard Castle, Bowes Village Hall, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle range from GBP 9 to GBP 54. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle include Market Town Makers Market, Bowes Christmas Lights, Adventure Cinema.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Barnard Castle?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Barnard Castle.

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