Fleetwood Food and Drink Festival comes to Marine Gardens

Wednesday, 28 August 2024 11:47

The beautiful Marine Gardens, Fleetwood plays host to Fleetwood’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday.

Guaranteed a fun-filled day out for all, the event is free to attend with plenty of free parking right outside. Marine Hall is also easy to access on our bus, tram and road networks and there’s no pre-booking required.

This year the festival will be held outside in the gardens and will showcase the finest food and drink from our region, along with live entertainment. It’s the perfect event for all food lovers and anyone who wants to enjoy a glorious day of indulgence by the seaside!

There will be lots to try and buy including cakes and coffee, sausages and snacks, cheese, luxury spirits and more. With a diverse array of award-winning exhibitors, this event caters for everyone’s tastes and budgets

Why not pedal your way to five a day on the smoothie-making bicycle and don’t leave without getting your seaside selfie on the giant deckchair.

Soak up the atmosphere and sit back and relax whilst talented local singer Beverley Alexander brings you the Big Band Swing sound of the 1930s, 40s and 50s, guaranteed to get your feet tapping. . Performances at 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm.

There’ll also be plenty for children to enjoy. ‘Same Difference Theatre Company’ will perform in the gardens at 11.45am, 1.15pm and 2.45pm. Come and enjoy their new show ‘Dahl’s Dastardly Dinners’ paying homage to Roald Dahl and all things foodie.

Plus, the very talented Sophie Heald will be holding Family Yoga at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.

Councillor Lynne Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Community Engagement at Wyre Council said:

“We’re pleased to organise this wonderful festival for another year. Now in its 12th year, we are looking forward to welcoming back regular exhibitors, as well as some new faces – all showcasing the high quality produce available right here in Lancashire

“There’ll be lots to do throughout the day, including hot food to enjoy for lunch, food and drinks to buy and take away and family-friendly entertainment throughout the day. It’s going to be a great day out!”

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