Food and drink festival returning to market town

Pocklington Food and Drink Festival is returning later this month

A food and drink festival is returning to an East Yorkshire market town.

The event will take place in Pocklington town centre over the weekend of 26 and 27 April.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said stalls would feature street foods, bars and craft and there would also be live music, comedy and children's entertainment.

Helena Moss, the head of regeneration and funding at the authority, said the "feastival" was an opportunity for local businesses to reach new audiences.

The aim of the festival is to promote the local food and drink scene and it is being delivered by events company Market Square Group Ltd, in partnership with the council.

Stalls will line Market Place leading to a stage and seating areas in St Peter's Square.

It will run on the Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00 BST and on the Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.

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