Food, drink, crafts and gifts, family fun and live music – it’s all going on at Taste Cumbria in Wigton this Saturday, 25 April.
From 10am to 5pm, everyone will be able to enjoy the free attractions right in the heart of the town, designed to boost the local economy and give visitors a great day out.
The Producers’ Market, hot food court, music stage, climbing wall and children’s rides will be located in Water Street car park, while the neighbouring Market Hall will host a craft market packed with local traders. There will be children’s entertainment from the fabulous Liam Moorhouse, and Wilmot’s Attractions will bring their climbing wall and fairground rides for young children. Live music will take place all day and there will be hot food and drink, and cold beers and cocktails, to enjoy in the picnic area.
Those attending the festival by car can park for free at the Nelson Thomlinson School’s sports hall and there are loads of great independent businesses to explore across the town too.
The Taste Cumbria food festivals are organised by Cumberland Council. Councillor Anne Quilter, the Council’s Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said: “This is going to be a brilliant day of free foodie fun, right in the heart of one of our lovely towns.
“It’s always great to be in Wigton and Taste Cumbria is back for the sixth time this year. There’s a great atmosphere, particularly around the music stage, where you’ll probably spot a few visitors having a bit of a dance too. Here’s hoping for sunny weather and another great event.”
Taste Cumbria Wigton will be followed by Taste Cumbria Maryport on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, before the flagship Taste Cumbria festival in Cockermouth on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September. Taste Cumbria Christmas on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, also in Cockermouth, will end the year, with plans for Taste Cumbria in Carlisle still being finalised.
Trader pitches are now available for the Producers’ Markets. Visit www.tastecumbria.co.uk and follow the link to the application forms. Priority is given to Cumbrian producers, but the organisers welcome enquiries from other areas.