Great Grub Fest returns to Cleethorpes seafront

Organisers Wayne Russell and Chelsy Hutton say this year's event is bigger than ever

The organisers of a food festival held at the Lincolnshire coast say the event has more than doubled in size since it started three years ago.

The Great Grub Fest starts on the Central Prom, Cleethorpes later and runs until Sunday.

The event, which will host 70 stalls as well as music and art, is billed as a celebration of the area's food scene.

Wayne Russell and Chelsy Hutton, who organised the event, said: "This event isn't just about a great weekend—it's about changing the narrative around our small towns. People say there's nothing here, but we know that's not true."

They added: "We're drowning out that noise by bringing people together, helping them sample what's on their doorstep, and giving them the chance to spread the word to their friends and family".

The event is billed as a celebration of the area's food, drink, art and music scene

The event, which was first held in 2023, started with around 30 stalls and has continued to grow since then.

Mr Russell added: "Everything stays in the local area with over £250,000 staying in the local economy."

The stalls, which feature a range of local suppliers, will open until 20:00 BST on Friday and Saturday. The event will close at 18:00 on Sunday.

"When it started there was a bunch of eateries closing down in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. If we can show the locals how many places are on their doorstep they can return to them throughout the year and support them," Ms Hutton concluded.

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