Colne Food & Drink Festival is back!

Food lovers of Lancashire and beyond, get ready for an epic day of delicious dishes and drinks as the Colne Food & Drink festival returns to the town centre for its 3^rd year running on Saturday July 27^th. 

This annual event, which celebrates the towns own pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants will also host a street food arena on Hartley Square and artisan market on Parliament St Car Park, promises a day filled with mouth-watering street food, artisan markets, Live Music, activities and FREE crafts for children, foraging talks, cocktail classes, Man VS Food competition and live entertainment.

Delivered as a collaboration between Colne BID and Independent Street. The Colne Food & Drink Festival is designed to celebrate the town’s food and drink and business scene.

Independent Street, known for its successful events in the Northwest champions local independent businesses and produce, providing a platform for small businesses to showcase their offerings to the local community.

Visitors can expect food traders a plenty featuring an eclectic mix of cuisines, including local honey, handmade fudge, home baked macarons, thai street food, handmade dumplings, flavoured cider, black pudding scotch eggs, spicy sauces, samosas and onion bhajis the size of cannon balls, olives, mezze, Turkish delights and Baklava, hog roast, sourdough breads, cakes, bakes, handmade Portuguese delicacies, Chutneys and sauces made from old family recipes, tasty tipples, coffee to blow away the cobwebs and much more!… 

The event will not only offer an opportunity to indulge in some delicious food from a selection of traders but also offer an opportunity to learn about the origins of your food, meet the talented makers and bakers, and engage in enriching conversations with traders and the event team.

If arts and craft is something you are after, there will be a gorgeous mix of local artisan traders built to inspire. Expect local artists, crafters, handmade artisan candles and hand created jewellery for the perfect gifts or to treat yourself. You can explore the town centre by following the food and drink map to taste craft ales, local gins and delicious, locally produced food.

Lisa Cowley of Independent Street shares her excitement: 

We are delighted to be once again working with the Colne BID team to deliver this much-loved event now going into it’s 3^rd year. An event like this is a great way to showcase local talent whilst also boosting footfall to the town centre. The day will be packed full of local artisan producers and foodies. Pop along and join us and soak up the atmosphere. It is a superb opportunity to find out the origins of your food, feast your eyes upon some goodies and fill those shopping bags. There is something for the whole family and best of all, it’s free entry!

Aneesa McGladdery, BID Manager, adds: “Let’s face it, we’re a nation of foodies and Colne’s food and drink offering is continually growing. Visitors can expect to try local delicacies such as ‘Stew n ‘Ard’ to British cuisine and international delights. This event is a fantastic way to bring in a variety of street foods to the town as well as celebrate local offerings. We are delighted to collaborate with Independent Street once again and look forward to seeing everyone at the festival.”

Visitors can expect a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of activities to keep children entertained while parents enjoy a market mooch. Food and drink demos and workshops will cater to all ages, making it a perfect day out for the entire family.