The Ilkley Food & Drink Festival 2025: A Springtime Feast

Picture this – a refreshing drink in hand, the mouth-watering aromas of sizzling food on the grill, and the beauty of Wharfedale Valley surrounding you as you explore our vibrant festival grounds along the river.

But as you know, that’s not all we have in store. We have heaps of entertainment lined up for you all as well as some FRESH additions for 2025 including...

New for 2025:

·  Largest Food & Drink Line Up To Date (Our biggest yet)

·  Brand New Entertainment (Foodie Olympics anyone?!)

·  Top Chefs from the Yorkshire Region

·  New Tributes Each Evening

Love Food? Love a warm vibrant community atmosphere? Then you’re in the right place…

*As seen in BBC, Ilkley Gazette & The Yorkshire Post* - Join thousands for the UK’s most stunning Food Festival*

...Early bird tickets sold out faster than you can say ‘Baht ’at’ last year. Grab yours today before they sell out!

Tickets Available Via our Website (Ilkley Food Festival)

Annnd, don’t forget this is all set amongst the backdrop of our usual attractions of…

*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, Specialty 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 2025, 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

*FREE Parking

*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 location by the Riverside in Ilkley Overlooked by The Cow & Calf Rocks*

Over £127,000 raised for local mental health charities so far!

Tickets Available Via our Website (Ilkley Food Festival)