When: 8th - 10th April
Harrogate will host the first of this season's Good Food Shows, boasting attractions including a 'supertheatre' and interview stage for celebrity chefs/guests, book signings, a producers' market and a bistro buffet.
'Steal ideas and taste delicious food from the best culinary talent the UK has to offer this year in Harrogate at the upcoming BBC Good Food Show Spring!'
Celebrity guests include The Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood, Tom Kerridge, Michel Roux Jr., The Hairy Bikers and more.
When: 22nd - 24th April
Where: Exeter Castle, Dorset
The Exeter food festival returns for its 13th Year and will be staying open later than ever before, with Northernhay Gardens open until 19:30 to day-ticket holders on the Friday and Saturday. Visitors will be able to enjoy the stands - and the food - until the sun goes down.
'Everything from traditional ciders, handmade marmalades, patés, artisan breads and organic meats to locally roasted gourmet coffees, cheeses, flapjacks, jerky and vegetables will be available. The courtyard of Exeter Castle will be turned into an enticing south west street food market.' Guests will include Great British Bake Off contestant Glenn Cosby, Susy Atkins, Paul Young, and Michael Caines.
There will also be an Arts & Crafts Boutique in Northernhay gardens, with a focus on kitchen and giftware.
When: 23rd - 24th April
Where: Sefton Park, Liverpool
Plenty of quirky vehicles and stands will fill Sefton Park for the Liverpool Food & Drink Spring Festival. A street food village will provide fast food from across the UK, while on 'the meadow' live musicians and DJ will provide a backdrop to a village of independent food and drink producers. A healthy living 'grove' will feature health foods, free-from foods and detoxes.
The festival also includes an activity forest, providing bush activities such as rope skills, den making, basket weaving and farm animals. Finally, on 'the pasture' will be an interior design market and pop-up flower market.
When: 23rd - 24th April
Where: Sandon Hall, Staffordshire
Set in the beautiful grounds of Sandon Hall, the Sandon Spring Fair promises the perfect way to usher in the sun (hopefully!).
Boasting a food market with stands from local producers to fine artisans, a licensed bar providing cask ales to champagne and a craft fair for all your gift needs, you are sure to have a pampered afternoon at Sandon..
Other attractions include demonstrations and talks, tours of the Sandon house, live music and the grounds themselves. Family activities such as face painting will also be on offer.
When: 29th April - 1st May
Where: Whittingham Club, Preston
With 70 different local ales, this is surely a stop for any beer lover. The festival will also feature 10 different local gourmet sausages, from Goosnargh Duck to Black Pudding. Live music will be played both in the afternoon and evening, with five bands set to perform.
All profits go to charity - so with every pint you're doing a good thing!
Visitors will also receive a commemorative pint glass, which grants access to the festival on subsequent days.
The Great British Food Festival comes toDerbyshire, bringing with it over 100 traders and stalls, numerous demonstrators, and attractions. Hardwick Hall and its grounds will provide a beautiful backdrop to the festival.
Children will be sure to be entertained by kids' cookery classes and guests are invited to take part in the 'cake off' competition.
Guest Chefs named so far include Sandy Doherty, Howard Middleton and Tony Smith.
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