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The South Manchester Food Festival 2025: A Springtime Feast

17 May @ 10:00 am - 18 May @ 7:00 pm

Free – £6.95

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of FOOD at Wythenshawe Park & Gardens, Manchester!

Returning for 2025 after a booming first year, we’re heading to the stunning Wythenshawe Park & Gardens, where a weekend packed with fresh entertainment and culinary delights awaits…

Picture this: Relaxing with a chilled drink in hand, indulging in delicious eats, and soaking up incredible live performances. And guess what? The fun doesn’t stop there…

Kick back in a deckchair, sip on your favourite drink, and enjoy the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere all weekend long!

New for 2025:

  • Expanded Artisan Markets Offering
  • Brand New Entertainment
  • Top Chefs from the Manchester Region
  • New Tributes Each Evening

Grab your early bird tickets today before they sell out!

Tickets available at: https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1443498/r/event-listing

Here’s what’s in store for you:

*NEW: Top Tributes Each Evening

*NEW: Activities & Production – Foodie Olympics anyone?!

*NEW: Biggest Food & Drink Line Up to Date

*Live Chef Demos (Minimum of 8 Demos over the weekend)

*Live Music (At least 12 acts over 2 days)

*Explore the Artisan Markets (Indulge in fresh baked cakes, artisanal cheeses, and aromatic sauces)

*Street Food Arena (From tasty tacos to irresistible bao buns and succulent pulled pork)

*Independent Bars (Featuring an Ale House, Speciality Cider, Rum, Gin & Wine Bars)

*A Full Ale House – Showcasing Ales, IPA’s, Lagers & Cask favourites

*Unveiling Tribute Acts (Stay tuned for the lineup) – Get ready for an encore featuring incredible acts.

*Eccentric & Extraordinary Production – As you’re aware, our production is already over-the-top, but in 2025, we’re taking it a step further into the realm of weird and wonderful. That’s all we can reveal for now.

*FREE Live Entertainment/Performing Arts – 6 shows daily

*FREE Festival Programmes

*FREE Kids Activities

*FREE Parking

*Ample Furniture Dotted Around for Lounging

*Fun Fair & Inflatable Land

*Art Displays

*Mobile Educational Farm

*Whimsical Roaming Entertainment & Comedy – Chefs on stilts riding bicycles, anyone?

*“A fab day out with the family and a buzzing atmosphere” – Capturing the delight of seasoned festival-goers.

…Come join the fun!

*Stunning location at Wythenshawe Park & Gardens*

We’ve already raised over £127,000 for local mental health charities – let’s add to that total!

Details

Start:
17 May @ 10:00 am
End:
18 May @ 7:00 pm
Cost:
Free – £6.95
Event Category:
Website:
https://southmanchesterfoodfestival.com/

Venue

Wythenshawe Park
Wythenshawe Road
Manchester, M23 0AB Manchester
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