The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival 2025: A Feast on The Stray

Harrogate, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be returning to The Stray for our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY in 2025 on June 28th-29th!Picture this – a refreshing drink in hand, the delightful scents of freshly prepared food in the air, and the open beauty of The Stray in Harrogate surrounding you as you explore our vibrant festival grounds.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: Brand New Entertainment (Foodie Olympics anyone?!) Largest Food & Drink Line Up To Date (Our biggest yet) Top Chefs from the Yorkshire Region New Tributes Each EveningLove Food? Love a warm vibrant community atmosphere? Then you’re in the right place…*As seen in BBC, Inews & The Yorkshire Post. Join thousands for Harrogate's Biggest Food Festival*...Early bird tickets sold out faster than fresh churros last year. Grab yours today before they're gobbled up!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, 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 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 * 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 £127,000 raised for local mental health charities so far!Get your tickets today.Join us on our return to this beautiful spa town location, nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.