The vibrant new, free-to-enter, Scarborough Food and Drink Festival (11th & 12th April) offers a mouth-watering selection of tempting foods and delicious drinks to please every taste.
Scarborough Food and Drink Festival | 11th & 12th April 2026
Come along for a fun-filled festival that perfectly blends culinary delights with family-friendly entertainment. Hosted at Scarborough’s stunning Open Air Theatre.
Food Stalls & International Street Food
Expect 50 independent international food stalls offering a variety of dishes from around the world including Greece, Germany, Mexico, India, Asia, Portugal and the Caribbean.
Think including gourmet pies, specialist salami, Yorkshire crumbles, wood-fired pizzas, noodle dishes and even footlong kebabs!
And don’t forget the artisan cheeses and preserves – whatever delicacy tempts you, you won’t leave the event hungry or without a bag full of treats to try later.
For those of you with a sweet tooth, there are lots to choose from with crepes, candy floss, waffles, and a selection of bakery and patisserie delicacies on offer.
Among the traders which will be at the festival is Crofts Chocolates, based in the town and run by Alex Grant and his mother, Sheila.
Drinks at Scarborough Food and Drink Festival
On the drinks side of the festival there will be flavoured rum, coffees, vodka and locally sustainably produced gins and liqueurs. In fact there’ll be spirits of almost every kind on offer plus beer and ciders to sample.
Entertainment
O’Briens will be providing a variety of popular fairground rides to keep children entertained, making Scarborough Food and Drink Festival an ideal family outing for children of all ages. Plus there’ll also be a tipi bar where you can relax and listen to music.
Dates & Opening Times
The festival is open on 11th & 12th April 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 4 pm on Sunday. No tickets are required.
Located at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre.
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