𝗥𝗵𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗯 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days from 𝟭𝟳-𝟭𝟵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯. One of the first food and drink festivals in the national calendar, it promises to start things off with a bang!

The all-important food and drink market returns with over 60 chalets where you can sample and purchase local and regional delights including everything from the finest gins, jams, pickles, cheese, baked goods and so much more!

Families will love the array of workshops on offer and the array of children’s activities available throughout the weekend delivered by Be Amazing Arts. Expect face painting, craft activities, storytelling, and performing arts sessions! Don’t miss a programme of music from Wakefield Music Collective, and lively street entertainment including the return of Ruby Rhubarb and Wakefield Morris Dancers.

Expect a whole new programme of chef demos curated by Yorkshire Food Guide and expand your culinary skills. Learn from the best with featured chefs from The Great British Bake Off, Great British Menu, MasterChef finalists, and more.

Finally, extend your stay with the Rhubarb Food & Drink Trail around the city, showcasing restaurants and bars putting on rhubarb-themed food and drink throughout the weekend!

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙝𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙗 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝟦𝙥𝙢 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝟣𝟫𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙚𝙗.

For exact timings and more info visit expwake.co/rhubarbfest

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