Ilkley Food and Drink Festival 2023 dates confirmed as early bird tickets go on sale - here's how to buy them

The festival has attracted more than 20,000 people in the past two years thanks to its line-up of food and drink producers from across the region. There will be more than 80 market traders selling crafts, produce and take-home delights such as locally-produced cakes, cheese and aromatic sauces, as well as food truck classics like tacos, pulled pork and bao buns. Stalls will also be serving up everything from freshly-stirred mojitos to New Zealand wines, while a full ale house will be offering IPAs, lagers and cask favourites.

What to expect from 2023 Ilkley Food and Drink Festival

Festival director Michael Johnston said: “We already have incredible food and drink producers, street food, bars and chefs in the cookery theatre. This year, we’re upping our game and focusing on increasing the interactive experiences at the festival. We’ll be hosting cheese, wine, whiskey and chocolate tasting sessions with experts, as well as hands on experiences such as cocktail making sessions.”