Food festival serves up family fun

A weekend of family-friendly entertainment is set to fill the streets of Bishop Auckland as the town’s popular food festival returns this April.

Taking place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April, the event will feature over 140 food traders and a stellar lineup of celebrity chefs, including Simon Rimmer, Jane’s Patisserie, Brin Piranthapan, Cherish Finden, Paul Young and Francesco Mattana.

Visitors can also enjoy an array of street entertainment, from the comedy duo Granny Turismo and flame-juggling circus street performer Stanley Youngman to musical performances by Steve Pledger and the North Tyneside Steel Band. 

With cookery demos, quirky acts and vibrant performances, the festival promises two days of fun for all ages.

Councillor Elizabeth Scott, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for economy and partnerships, said: “With just over five weeks to go, we can’t wait to welcome visitors back to Bishop Auckland for a fun-filled weekend.

“With lots of food to try and cooking demonstrations from some of the nation’s most popular chefs, our programme of street entertainment is the icing on the festival’s cake, bringing an energy which adds to the lively and exciting atmosphere.

“Many of our entertainers this year are well-known and very popular with visitors, so I’m sure many will be excited to see the return of their favourite performers.”

To keep updated on the latest Bishop Auckland Food Festival news and to find out about all the events, chefs and entertainers, see here.

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