Festival celebrates the best of Food and Drink in Harpenden this September!

Harpenden Town Council is excited to announce the return of the Harpenden Food and Drink Festival on Saturday 14th September, 12-6pm.

This event has grown to become one of the Town’s most popular festivals, bringing a wonderful carnival atmosphere to picturesque Harpenden. The event showcases the very best of food and drink, including street food, outdoor bars, market stalls and entertainment to accompany a vibrant day.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Festival which will be situated across the Town Centre, Harpenden Common and Rothamsted Park with the addition of the Sustainability Market this year.

Rayden Solicitors, local specialist family law firm, have joined the event for 2024 as Gold Sponsors; their support helps to ensure that the Food and Drink Festival is bigger and better than ever and offers an unbeatable day for people of all ages.

Paula Butterworth, Executive Partner, Rayden Solicitors Harpenden said “Rayden Solicitors, local specialist family law firm, is delighted to be supporting the Food and Drink Festival. This is a fantastic annual event and we are so pleased to be part of it this year, and looking forward to meeting as many festival visitors as possible.”

The Festival will include outdoor bars and street food, community seating areas, market stalls, the Statty funfair, DJs, ferret racing, street entertainment, and a live Music Stage with performances by Strike Free, Pat & the Butchers as well as Number 7. This year’s Children’s Zone will include soft play, Sandy Art, outdoor games, arts and crafts with ArtShed and children’s entertainer Cha Char Chimps. Additionally the Cookery Theatre is back - an exciting demonstration stage featuring exceptionally talented chefs sharing tips and recipes.

The Harpenden Beer Festival is back for its 11th year. The event will coincide with the Harpenden Food and Drink Festival and includes over 50 real ales, perries and ciders.

Harpenden Town Mayor, Cllr Pip Liver said: “It is great to welcome so many people to Harpenden at this exciting Festival. With a fantastic variety of food and drinks, plus wonderful entertainment, this is an event that includes something for everyone. We are delighted that so many local businesses are taking part; events like this one really showcase the very best of Harpenden including fantastic independent businesses, beautiful green spaces and of course our vibrant Town Centre.”

Free parking will be available at the Station Car Parks for the duration of the event, with thanks to Thameslink.

Further information about this event, is available on the Harpenden Town Council website: www.harpenden.gov.uk and updates will be shared on the Town Council’s social media channels.