Free Clitheroe Food Festival returns on 8 August
Clitheroe Food Festival will return on Saturday, 8 August 2026, bringing more than 80 local producers to the Lancashire town. The free event runs from 9am until 4.30pm and is aimed at families, curious food lovers and visitors interested in locally produced food and drink.
Visit Lancashire Events lists the venue as Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. The programme combines stalls and tastings with activities intended to help children and adults understand how local food is produced.
More than 80 producers fill the festival menu
The advertised food selection ranges from seafood and Indian cuisine to cakes and a Cunliffe hog roast. That breadth should allow family groups to browse several styles of food rather than committing to a single type of cooking.
Local produce remains at the centre of the day. Visitors will be able to explore what producers have brought, taste food on offer and learn more about the work behind it. The source listing does not provide a complete stallholder line-up, so anyone hoping to find a particular producer should check the event website for later announcements.
Gin tasting, craft beer and a wine class
Drinks form another part of the programme, with craft beers and spirits among the advertised choices. A gin tasting accompanied by a talk is planned, while Barrica Wine is due to run an educational wine class.
These sessions add a more structured element to a festival otherwise built around informal browsing and tasting. The available information does not, however, give individual session times, prices or participation arrangements. Visitors attending specifically for the gin tasting or wine class should confirm the latest programme before setting out.
Food education gives families another way to explore
Activities scheduled throughout the day will examine the stages involved in producing local food. Designed for children as well as adults, they are intended to show where food comes from and the steps required to produce it.
The educational programme sits alongside the stalls, tastings and opportunities to purchase produce. Families can therefore move between browsing traders, sampling different foods and joining the activities available during the day. No detailed activity timetable is included in the Visit Lancashire listing.
What to confirm before travelling
| Event detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 8 August 2026 |
| Hours | 9am to 4.30pm |
| Venue | Clitheroe, Lancashire, England |
| Entry | Free |
| Main offer | More than 80 local producers, food and drink tastings, and educational activities |
The published information does not include booking instructions, transport guidance or accessibility details. Visit Lancashire advises checking the event website before attending because dates can change and events may be cancelled.
For the latest programme and practical arrangements, visitors can use the event website linked from the Visit Lancashire Events listing, telephone 01200 425111 or email [email protected].
Source: Visit Lancashire Events
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The date, hours, location, entry price and advertised programme were taken from the Visit Lancashire Events listing.
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