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Ilkley Food and Drink Festival | 14th – 15th June 2025
The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival will arrive at East Holmes Field on 14th – 15th June 2025, showcasing a huge selection of the best food, drink, performing arts and talented chefs in the area. Plus, exciting interactive tasting experiences.
International Street Food | Interactive Tasting Experiences | Exhibitors | Independent Bars | Giant Artisan Produce Market | Live Chefs Demos | Live Entertainment | Live Performers | Kids Activities | Dedicated Wellbeing Area | Traditional Fun Fair | Inflatable Land | Arts & Crafts
International Street Food
Take a walk through the lush green fields of Ilkley Food Festival’s East Holmes Field and enjoy the many aromas tempting you into tastes from around the world. Pick from some of the best Street Food traders in the UK.
Chef Demo Line Up
Showcasing some of the best chefs local to Ilkley and across the region. The line-up of specially selected chefs will be taking to the stage to show off their skills and teach others new and exciting techniques for cooking.
Yorkshire Food Guide has assembled an amazing line-up for Ilkley Food Festival 2025, including:
Sat 14th
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12 pm, Jenny Culver of Betty’s
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1pm, Richard Allen of Neet Eats
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2 pm, Timothy Kitchen, Denton Reserve
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3 pm, Adam Maddock of Saltmoore
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12 pm, Owen Diaram of Cook with Owen
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1 pm, Jon Appleby of The Mill Group
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2 pm, Thomas Roberston of The Coniston Hotel
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3 pm, Bobby Geetha of Fleur, Kerala Canteen and Nesso Coffee
- 4 pm, Doug Crampton of Eight at GazeGill
Independent Drinks
With independent bars at the festival, Ilkley Food Festival has got you covered – whatever your tipple. Lounge on a colourful striped deck chair in the sun. Take a sip on a cold beer, a glass of champagne or a cocktail loaded with fresh strawberries.
Fine Artisan Markets
Feel your senses heighten as you walk through the colours, tastes and smells of the giant Artisan Produce Market. Tuck into a gooey artisan brownie. Pick up gourmet fudge, or try some luxury cured meats. Lover of cheese? They’ve loads of it, all from some of the best producers in the UK.
Live Music & Entertainment
Listen to the sounds of award-winning jazz, soul, pop, swing and indie performers. Over 26 performers join the Ilkley Food and Drink Festival each year, from solo performers to choirs, bands and much more.
See the excitement on their faces as they watch the Magic Matt show taking place each day. Take part in the free kid’s quiz and fact-hunt all around the site. Be sure to swing by the Traditional Fun Fair and Inflatable Land on your way, and check out their Arts and Crafts area.
Ilkley Food Festival Event Location & Times
Location: East Holmes Field, Ilkley, LS29 0BZ
Times:
Saturday 14th June 2025: 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday 15th June 2025: 10 am – 7 pm
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