The first Taste Cumbria festival of the year takes place in Wigton this weekend.
It has everything you would expect from the county’s best festivals – a producers’ market packed with more than 40 stalls, chef demos, live music, and lots of food and drink.
The live music stage will be right next to the picnic area, where visitors will be able to enjoy the entertainment while tucking into hot and cold snacks and dishes, and perhaps a beer or a cocktail or two.
There will be loads of family activities too, including fairground rides, street art sessions, circus skills workshops and loads of food-themed arts and crafts.
It will be held on Saturday, April 22.
Those who like to know about the origins of their food and drink – or who just love a proper cuppa – can enjoy a free talk about the origins of tea in Cumbria. It takes place at the Market Hall at 2pm and is hosted by historian Steven White. There is no need to book, just turn up.
There will also be a Taste Cumbria Comedy Night to kick off the festival on Friday, 21 April. If you are quick, there may be a few tickets left. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taste-comedy-wigton-tickets-596982589997
The festival starts at 10am and finishes at 5pm. Water Street car park is closed from 3pm on Friday to allow the event team to set up.
