It’s officially festival season, but if glitter make-up and tinnies of Kopperberg aren’t quite your thing, we’ve got 18 better ways to spend your summer: food festivals. Whether it’s international cuisine that gets your tastebuds going or some of the finest Yorkshire-produced grub around, here’s our guide to the best food & drink festivals in Yorkshire 2025.
Whether you’re an absolute foodie, just love a good drink with friends or are just looking for nice fun things to do this summer – these food festivals in Yorkshire are the perfect way to enjoy the summer sun whilst tucking into some of the best grub the county has to offer.
From the Yorkshire Dales food & drink festival, which is always popular to the food capital of Yorkshire, Malton’s food fest, there is plenty going on this summer. Just make sure you wear some trousers with elastic in them as your waist is sure to expand as you indulge in these tasty treats.
So, what are the best food & drink festivals in Yorkshire for 2025?
1. The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival, Skipton
Returning bigger than ever, the Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival with celebrity chefs, live music and camping on offer alongside tons of local street food vendors serving up some of the region’s best cuisine One of the main food festivals in Yorkshire, it’s great to see that it’s returning. You can expect big things and tasty treats at the family-friendly experience this summer. Get tickets here.
When’s it on? 📅 18th – 20th July 2025.
2. Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival
If you’ve ever wanted to visit the home of Last of the Summer Wine, the Holmfirth Food & Drink Festival is the perfect excuse.
Expect plenty of local talent and chefs, with live entertainment for all the family across the weekend. Find out more here.
When’s it on? 📅 13 – 14 September 2025.
3. Ilkley Food and Drink Festival
The Ilkley Food & Drink Festival is back with a bang this year, transforming its riverside home into a wonderland of Yorkshire food and drink.
The festival promises the UK’s ‘finest street food’, with tons of international cuisine and locally-produced grub to devour. Get tickets here.
When’s it on? 📅 14-15 June 2025.
4. Harrogate Food and Drink Festival
From live music to delicious food, the Harrogate Food Festival will be offering tons of amazing grub over one weekend this June, and trust me when I say, you won’t be leaving hungry.
Created by the team behind the Ilkley Food and Drink Festival, the popular food festival will take place on the Stray this summer, providing the perfect backdrop to a wholesome weekend. Get tickets here.
When’s it on? 📅 28th – 29th June 2025.
5. Great British Food Festival, multiple locations
On its tour across the UK, the Great British Food Festival is set to land at Harewood House this June, bringing delicious food to the stunning Leeds mansion.
The popular foodie festival will also tour a number of other Yorkshire destinations, too, including Rotherham’s Wentworth Woodhouse, with plenty of street food on offer, demonstrations and more. Find out more.
When’s it on? 📅 Leeds, Harewood House – 24 -26 May 2025; Wentworth Woodhouse – 16-17 August 2025.
6. Malton Food Lovers Festival
Considered ‘the food fest of the North’, the Malton Food Lovers Festival take place in the Food Capital of Yorkshire, bringing tons of market stalls to the traditional market square.
There, guests can tuck into freshly baked goods, try out homemade food, and even take home Yorkshire-brewed beers, dog treats and so much more.
A number of celebrity chefs are set to be in attendance this year, with demos, live music and plenty of shopping in-store. Find out more.
When’s it on? 📅 Sat 24, Sun 25 & Mon 26 May 2025.
7. York Food Festival
Operating not only a delicious food festival but a chocolate festival, too (which has unfortunately passed for this year), York knows good food when it sees it.
Taking over Parliament Street this September, guests will be treated to plenty of live demos, cooking classes and street food during the festival, so expect a full tummy after a day of food-filled fun.
When’s it on? 📅 16 to 20 April 2025.
8. Whitby Fish & Ships Festival
At the Fish and Ships Fest, enjoy fresh local seafood prepared by live chefs. Explore real ships, trawlers, and the sailing museum at the harbour, plus a replica of the HM Bark Endeavour. Don’t miss the seafaring show with singing and dancing. Join us at the docks on New Quay Road, Whitby, YO21 1DH, and you might even see a pirate! Find out more here.
When’s it on? 📅 17 – 18 May 2025.
9. The Filey International Food Festival
Boasting around 70 food stalls in the centre of Filey, guests at the Filey International Food Festival will be able to tuck into tons of award-winning Yorkshire grub, with plenty of seafood, international cuisine, real ale and more on offer this year. Find out more.
When’s it on? 📅 April 19 – 20, 2025.
10. Pontefract Liquorice Festival
Got a sweet tooth? The Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a favourite for families. You can learn all about Pontefract’s link to liquorice whilst enjoying the food and drink market as well. The event has proved to be one of the most popular of the food festivals in Yorkshire. Find out more here.
When’s it on? 📅 Sunday 13 July 2025.
11. Hull Street Food Nights
Hull Street Food Nights take place on Zebedee’s Yard and Princes Dock Street and aim to celebrate street food and drink from all cultures and backgrounds. The event showcases delicious delicacies along with top-notch entertainment from live musicians, DJs and street performers. Find out more here. ZEBEDEE’S YARD, 89 Posterngate, Hull, HU1 2JN
When’s it on? 📅 Dates TBC
12. North Leeds Food Festival
The 8th North Leeds Food Festival is back at Roundhay Park, featuring top regional food, drink, and performing arts. This is one of the food festivals in Yorkshire you don’t want to miss. Enjoy interactive tastings like cheese, wine, whiskey, and chocolate. Don’t miss this top Yorkshire Food Festival. Find out more here. Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2HH!
When’s it on? 📅 10 – 11 May 2025
13. Sheffield Food Festival
Three whole days of great grub and smashing pints are what await you at Sheffield Food Festival. The annual weekender offers local produce for foodies to dig into, as well as a hub of talent from Sheffield-based businesses. Experience Sheffield’s finest food, drinks and music at this free festival in the heart of the city. Find out more here. Peace Gardens, Winter Gardens, Millennium Square, Town Hall Square and Pinstone Street
When’s it on? 📅 24– 27 May 2025
14. Pocklington Food & Drink Festival
New on the Yorkshire food & drink festivals list, the Pocklington Food & Drink Festival will have the best of local food and drink and promises a family fun-filled weekend. Smack bang in the heart of the town centre, there will be stalls that will line Market Place along with a stage and seating area on St Peter’s Square.
You can try out various street food stalls before venturing over to prop up the bar, whilst listening to live music. There will also be grocery food, crafts, comedy, and children’s entertainment.
When’s it on? 📅 26 – 27 April 2025
April 26 and Sunday, April 27,
Read more: 22 Yorkshire Music & Food Festivals To Check Out This Summer
