Bolton Food and Drink Festival

11/09/2024

It’s bitter sweet but here we have it... the last competition of 2024!😃🙃

Want to be in with a chance of winning a block of 10 free swimming lessons with Bolton Community Leisure Trust?

All you have to do is drop your favorite photo from the festival in the comments (it can be from any year) and tag a friend.

We have 6 of these prizes to give away, so your odds are great!

The winners will be chosen on Monday 16 September and messaged privately. Please ignore any scam messages in the comments.

Good luck🤞

05/09/2024

As promised... another competition🏆💃

Do you want to be in with a chance of winning an in-house party night for 4 people with an overnight stay with Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel?

Follow their page and comment and tag 2 people to be entered into the draw.

Winner will be chosen on Monday 9th September.

Extra entry if you follow our Instagram page, let us know if you have done this in the comments: https://www.instagram.com/boltonfoodfest

30/08/2024

Did you visit the festival over the bank holiday weekend?

We’d love to get your feedback!🗣

Follow the link and fill in the survey. Tell us what went well and how we can make the 2025 festival better than ever for our 20th year.

✨You could win a bumper festival goody bag with two James Martin cocktail glasses, two festival flasks, a Bolton tea towel, one adult and two children’s festival aprons, plus a copy of The Yorkshire Forager signed by Alysia Vasey.✨

👉https://bit.ly/3Mo93bE

29/08/2024

28/08/2024

The festival may have come to an end but we still have a few competitions for you.😉

We have x3 12 month gym passes to give away from our sponsor Serco.

Follow www.facebook.com/SirJasonKennyCentre and tag 3 friends in the comments.

You will get to choose from one of the following:
✨Horwich Leisure Centre
✨Farnworth Leisure Centre
✨Westhoughton Leisure Centre
✨Leverhulme Park Leisure Centre
✨Sir Jason Kenny Centre

We will choose the winners at random on Monday 2 September.

(we are aware of people trying to scam us on our competition posts, we will try to delete these but please ignore any comments)

27/08/2024

What a weekend!❤

Did you come to see us yesterday for our final day?

There were so many highlights from Monday, including the amazing James Martin.

26/08/2024

Lost item ❗

We have found a baby comforter at the festival, please contact [email protected] if this is yours to collect!

26/08/2024

And that's a wrap for this year's fest!

A huge thank you to everyone who came down to support us, our traders, chefs, performers, organisers and crew! You're superstars.

We hope you enjoyed it all - share your pics

We can't wait to do it all again next year 💙💛

26/08/2024

Look who came to set up his famous table... it's only Rate My Takeaway ! ▶️🤳📹

Trying lots of stalls, even our local traders' treats!

Wonder what his verdict will be...

Another sign of how big our festival is - attracting influencers!

26/08/2024

It's not just food and drink stalls on offer!

From jewellery stalls to plant stalls, come down and experience the bustle of Bolton Food and Drink Festival!

26/08/2024

Don't forget about the Bolton Community Leisure Trust's competition!

Head near the Albert Halls entrance for their stand. 📍

Learn more about all the great things they do, take a selfie and post in the comments of the original post below for a chance to win a 12-month gym pass. 3 to give away!

Good luck! 🤞

26/08/2024

🎵Live music on two stages 🎵

We have a fantastic music lineup today, starting at 11:30am until 5:30pm!

Head on down to our festival stage on Le Mans Crescent and acoustic stage on Victoria Square and indulge in great music and great vibes!

FREE, no tickets required.

26/08/2024

It's the final festival day today! 🎪

What an incredible 2 days we've had already!

Come down this bank holiday for your last chance to try all the amazing food and drink on offer 🍛🥙🍉🍡🍰🍹🧋

Lots of kids' activities, entertainment, and gift stalls, as well as James Martin demo 11am, 1pm and 3pm at Albert Halls Bolton 👨‍🍳 last tickets left! www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com

25/08/2024

What a fantastic day today has been and we can't wait to do it all again tomorrow!

Diners are currently experiencing the hilarious Faulty Towers Dining Experience in Albert Halls and the live music on our festival stage is still booming 😃

From good grub to live music, there is something on offer for everyone! Make sure to come along tomorrow if you haven't already!

25/08/2024

There is a fantastic range of live music on our main festival stage until 10pm tonight!

Don't miss our headliners:
🎤 Pure Weller 7:30pm-8:30pm
🎤Absolute Stone Roses 9pm-10pm

Free, no tickets required!

25/08/2024

Mayor's Prosecco Picnic Platter 🍾

What a great event! The Mayor of Bolton joined Rusti Lee, Helen McGinn, Robert Owen Brown and Simon Wood for a prosecco picnic platter followed by a Q&A panel.

Today's shows no sign of slowing down just yet, with live music on until 10pm!🎶

25/08/2024

We have lots of children’s activities across the town centre!

🤩 Festival Garden
🤩Elizabeth Park Family Zone
🤩Teen Zone

Have you spotted Ellie the Octagon Elephant yet?👀

25/08/2024

Helen McGinn with Rob and Mike Watson, directors of Watson Homes, our headline sponsors this year.🥰

Who has tickets to see Helen at the Mayors Prosecco picnic at 3pm?🥂

Creams Mill Bolton

25/08/2024

Today's line up below👇

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday. What a day it was. Lets make today even better!

👨‍🍳Regional chef demo👨‍🍳
11am Simon Wood
12pm Mike Harrison
1pm Joe McLeod
2pm Rob Owen Brown
3pm Dave Bagley
4pm Andrew Cameron

🎶Live music 🎶
Main stage:
11:30am Destiny Choir
12:15pm Sadie & The Tramps
1:15pm Grumpy Men's Practice Night in Jim's Kitchen
2:15pm Flatcappers
3:15pm Rachel Burnett Band
4:15pm Blank Cheque
5:15pm The Surellas
6:15pm The Marbellas
7:30pm Pure Weller
9pm Absolute Stone Roses

Acoustic stage:
12pm James Casper Mason
2pm Steve Walton
4pm Cash Wallwork
5pm - 6:45pm Mike Roberts

💕Family fun💕
Festival Garden 10am - 5pm
Elizabeth Park Family Zone 11am - 5pm
Octagon Theatre Family Fest 10am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm-4pm
Elephant Park Bubble Artiste 11:30am - 4:30pm
Scrumptious at Bolton Library 11am and 2pm (free tickets online)

25/08/2024

Yesterday was amazing!🙌

Who’s ready for today?

24/08/2024

Alert 🚨

A fake festival account has been set up and messages are being set to people telling them they have won a competition and asking for bank details.

Please do NOT give any bank details, this is a scam and we won’t ask for any bank details.

Messages will only come from this account.

Please share!

24/08/2024

Sheer Luck Holmes murder mystery dinner show going on inside at Albert Halls, live music outside... we really do serve all tastes for music & arts at our food & drink fest!

Carrying on tomorrow, catch our regional chef demos at Victoria Square 👨‍🍳:

11am Simon Wood
12pm Mike Harrison
1pm Joe McLeod
2pm Rob Owen Brown
3pm Dave Bagley
4pm Andrew Cameron

Live music 🎶:
Main stage:
11:30am Destiny Choir
12:15pm Sadie & The Tramps
1:15pm Grumpy Men's Practice Night in Jim's Kitchen
2:15pm Flatcappers
3:15pm Rachel Burnett Band
4:15pm Blank Cheque
5:15pm The Surellas
6:15pm The Marbellas
7:30pm Pure Weller
9pm Absolute Stone Roses

Acoustic stage:
12pm James Casper Mason
2pm Steve Walton
4pm Cash Wallwork
5pm - 6:45pm Mike Roberts

Family fun 🫧:
Festival Garden 10am - 5pm
Elizabeth Park Family Zone 11am - 5pm
Cook & Dine at 11:15am and 1pm (head to info point on Victoria Square to book free spot)
Octagon Theatre Family Fest 10am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4pm (wristband slots can be booked online for free)
Elephant Park Bubble Artiste 11:30am - 4:30pm
Scrumptious at Bolton Library 11am and 2pm (free tickets online)

For all the info, head to www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com

See you tomorrow for another amazing day 👏🏼