The seventh annual Harrogate Food & Drink Festival drew significant crowds to the picturesque grounds of Ripley Castle over the weekend, offering a vibrant mix of culinary delights, entertainment, and family fun.
The two-day festival proved a popular draw for attendees. Visitors enjoyed a wide array of attractions, including live demonstrations by celebrity chefs, a variety of independent street food vendors and bars, and the unique ‘foodie Olympics’.
The event also featured new stages with live music and fun rides, ensuring entertainment for all ages. The festival, now in its seventh year, benefited from favourable weather conditions and successfully raised funds for its chosen charity partner, Mind in Harrogate.
These brilliant photographs capturing the event's highlights were taken by photographer Gerard Binks.
1. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Harrogate Food and Drink Festival - Andrew Harvey, who runs Cassies Vintage Kitchen, demonstrates the art of handling scotch eggs! (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
2. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Four-year-old Gracie Hartley feeding Tommy the donkey at Ian's Mobile Farm at Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle. (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
3. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Nidhi Kothari from Tealicious NK with her teapots for sale at Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle. (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
4. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Pictured Elena Race with a Rainbow Cake from Racey Cakes at Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle. (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
5. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
One-year-old Casper Morrison enjoys the bubbles from Memorabubble at Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
6. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Margarita Mary Cox of The Little Margarita Truck at Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle. (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks