In just under a week, the UK’s biggest Food and Drink Festival begins right here in Bolton — and we have everything you need to know to ensure you don’t miss out on the fantastic events and entertainment on offer over four days This year’s festival, starting on Friday is set to be bigger and better than ever with a mix of celebrity and regional chef cookery demos, two special events, more than 200 market stalls, flamboyant street entertainment, two live music stages and plenty of children’s and family entertainment. The event attracts thousands to Bolton and TV chef James Martin described it as the 'world's best festival' Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, Cllr Nadeem Ayub, said:“Each year I am blown away by Bolton Food and Drink Festival and the lineup for this year looks incredible. “We have worked especially hard to ensure that the event is inclusive for everyone, and there is something to be enjoyed by all.
“I am delighted to welcome new and familiar faces to Bolton, see local businesses thriving and celebrate our fantastic town.” More information, including tickets, can be found on the website: www.foodanddrinkfestival.
com All schedules are subject to change. Celebrity cooking demonstrations Fan favourite celebrity chefs James Martin and Ainsley Harriott will be returning to this year’s festival, after dazzling audiences in previous years. Both celebrity chefs will be offering live cooking demonstrations where they will rustle .