Bonjour Harrogate 🥖
Are you ready for The Stray to come alive again this June?
Picture this: You're tucking into something delicious, sipping on your favourite tipple as sizzling street food fills the air... and then a french chef rides by 10 feet in the air on a custom giant bike.
No, we're not kidding.
As many of you will know, we like to do things a little differently at Harrogate Food Festival. You can expect the staples; delicious food, incredible food producers,chefs and an array of entertainment to enjoy with your loved ones.
But you can always expect something wacky coming just around the corner.
Join us on June 27th-28th on The Stray as we celebrate our 6th year in this beautiful tree lined setting we call our home.
...Early bird tickets flew out last year. Grab yours today!
Tickets👇
https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1886457/r/fb-event
What's New for 2026?
👉 Brand New Event Production - Think bolder and brighter (& wackier!)
👉 Fresh Entertainment - We've been blessed with some incredible entertainers over the years. This year we're taking it up a notch with new world music & entertainers
👉 New Activities - Ever done 'Banana Jousting'? No, me neither but that is very much on the cards
👉 New Food & Drink Traders - Expect our biggest line up to date, with some fresh additions to the line up.
Love Food? Love a warm vibrant community atmosphere? Then you’re in the right place…
⭐ As seen in BBC, iNews & The Yorkshire Post ⭐
Not joined us before? Here's what to expect...
👩🍳 Live Chef Demos (Minimum of 8 Demos over the weekend)
🎸 Live Music (At least 12 acts over 2 days)
🛍️ Explore the Artisan Markets (Indulge in fresh baked cakes, artisanal cheeses, and aromatic sauces)
🌮 Street Food Arena (From tasty tacos to irresistible bao buns and succulent pulled pork)
🥂 Independent Bars (Featuring an Ale House, Speciality Cider, Rum, Gin & Wine Bars)
🍺 A Full Ale House – Showcasing Ales, IPA’s, Lagers & Cask favourites
👉 Unveiling Tribute Acts (Stay tuned for the lineup) – Get ready for an encore featuring incredible acts.
👉 Eccentric & Extraordinary Production - As you're aware, our production is already over-the-top, but in 2026, we're taking it a step further into the realm of weird and wonderful. That's all we can reveal for now.
✨ FREE Live Entertainment/Performing Arts – 6 shows daily
🎟️ FREE Festival Programmes
🤹 FREE Kids Activities
🥳 Ample Furniture Dotted Around for Lounging
🎢 Fun Fair & Inflatable Land
🎨 Art Displays
🐐 Mobile Educational Farm
🤹♂️ Whimsical Roaming Entertainment & Comedy - Chefs on stilts riding bicycles, anyone?
😁 “A fab day out with the family and a buzzing atmosphere” – Capturing the delight of seasoned festival-goers.
…Come join the fun!
⭐ Stunning central location in Harrogate. Five minutes walk from the Train & Bus Station.⭐
🚀 Over £165,000 raised for local mental health charities so far 🚀
Join us on our return to this beautiful spa town location, nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
When: 28th-29th June, 2025
Opening Times: 10 am-8 pm (Sat) & 10 am-7 pm (Sun)
Where: The Stray (Oatlands Drive), Harrogate
The full live music lineup will be announced soon.
Tickets 👇
https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1886457/r/fb-event
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