What to expect when Harrogate Food & Drink Festival returns to the Stray
and live on Freeview channel 276
Aimed at providing a unique and immersive experience for festival-goers, the sessions will offer a range of tasting opportunities, from artisanal charcuterie to cheese, whisky, beer, and cocktails.
Taking place on June 24-25, the 2023 line-up includes a variety of independent brands and experts from across Yorkshire and the north.
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Hide AdFestival director, Michael Johnston, said, “We're on a mission to grow the festival experience each year, and these interactive tasting sessions are the perfect way to do that while supporting local independent brands.”
Tickets for the interactive tasting sessions are limited, so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Stephen Fleming, owner of Leeds-based George & Joseph Cheesemongers, said, “The new interactive sessions will be a fantastic opportunity for us to spread our love of amazing cheese.
"Come along and join the fun so that you can put together an amazing cheeseboard for your family and friends.”
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Hide AdChloe Potter, co-founder of Leeds-based Libations Rum, said, “The sessions will take customers on a journey through the history of the category accompanied by some of our award-winning rums.”
The event on the Stray will include live music, including local break-through artists.
There will also be free chef demos.
For more information and to book advance tickets, visit the festival website at www.harrogatefoodfestival.com/interactive-tasting-sessions
Harrogate Food & Drink Festival will also appear towards the end of the summer at Ripley Castle on August 26-28.