York Food and Drink Festival is just one of the “exciting culinary celebrations” taking place across the UK in 2024 and has been named among the finest food festivals to indulge in this summer, according to PA news agency.

The foodie extravaganza featured in one of the publisher’s latest food guides and was praised for offering the “finest” local produce for residents and visitors in the city, including coffee and beer.

Reporter Camilla Foster wrote: “Whether you are seeking a fine-dining experience or a more relaxed vibe, we have got you covered.

“Fiery demonstrations, Michelin-star chefs and scrumptious street food are just a few things you can expect if you are heading to a food festival this summer.

“Cooking and sharing meals are great ways to bring people together and these annual events, which are tailor-made for foodies and families, accomplish this on a large scale.

“A plethora of exciting culinary celebrations are popping up across the UK, so here’s our guide to some of the best in the country…”

All the reasons York Food and Drink Festival is one of the best to visit

Camilla explained: “This annual celebration of York’s finest local produce is a feast for all the senses.

“Visitors to the York Food and Drink Festival can match Yorkshire ciders with local produce, be guided through the production of single variety chocolates from bean to bar at York’s Cocoa Works, and taste and understand more about locally roasted coffee, beers brewed in the city, bread, cheeses and oysters.

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“Families can also encouraged to roll up their sleeves and head to the Food Factory to learn how to make bread, butter, pasta and ice-cream, preserve fish and cheese.

“The event is free but the cooking classes have limited spaces.”

The dates you need to add to your diary are from September 20-29 if you’re planning a visit to try an abundance of cheese, chocolate, cider, bread and more.

Running alongside the food and drink festival this year is a Medieval Feast at Barley Hall on September 28 - find out more and buy your tickets here.

You can find more information about the York Food and Drink Festival here too.

Have you descovered any new local producers when visiting York Food and Drink Festival over the years?Have you discovered any new local producers when visiting York Food and Drink Festival over the years? (Image: Frank Dwyer)

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5 of the finest food festivals to indulge in this summer

  • Big Feastival, The Cotswolds, August 23-25
  • Rock Oyster, Cornwall, July 25-28
  • Hampton Court Palace Food Festival, London, August 24-26
  • Abergavenny Food Festival, Wales, September 21-22
  • York Food and Drink Festival, Yorkshire, September 20-29

The main festival will take place over 10 days and is located on Parliament Street.