ABOUT US
Tideswell Food Festival
Our Story
Tideswell’s Food Festival is an established fixture on the Food Festival trail. Organised and run by a group of village volunteers in Tideswell, with any surplus distributed as grants to local causes. Over £10,000 has been donated for local causes and projects to date. Places such as Tideswell and Hope Valley Community First Responders and Community Managed Library.
Our first Food Festival, in May 2011, had about twenty stalls in the churchyard of St. Johns church. After a very damp start the rain retreated and over two thousand visitors and locals enjoyed the foody delights and entertainment.
Delicious Food
Amazing selection of diverse food from vendors
Cozy Place
Feel at home and find your atmosphere
Relaxed Atmosphere
Take refuge in our greenery and away from the crowds and maybe in the cathedral...
Who are we?
The Tideswell Makers’ Market, featuring the talents of local crafts people and makers, was established in 2017 and this now takes place on the same day as the Food Festival in and around St John The Baptist Church.
A happy mixture of musicians and entertainers add something very special to Tideswell Food Festival each year. Firm favourites include the wonderful Tideswell Brass Band, local mixed choir Tideswell Singers, and folk trio The Bailey Sisters.
Each year we add others to suit a variety of tastes, such as DaleDiva and Meat Free Music who came for the first time in 2021. The lively Appellation Dancers from Bakewell often dance for us, beautifully accompanied by The Well Heeled Band who pop up to play and sing round the village stalls as well.
We are always on the look out for other local entertainers who might join in and hope to include some food themed storytelling another year…
Sampling delicious food or sipping a refreshing drink in the sunshine while you listen to live music and soak up the festival atmosphere, all part of the joy of Tideswell’s Food festival.
Why come to tideswell Food festival?
Tideswell’s Food Festival promises a delightful experience filled with community spirit, cultural richness, sustainability initiatives, and, most importantly, delicious food.
Community Involvement
The festival is organized and run by a dedicated group of village volunteers, showcasing the strong community spirit of Tideswell.
Sustainability
Tideswell is working actively to reduce its carbon footprint and to run events more sustainably. Traders are encouraged to use recyclable packaging and receptacles. Derbyshire Dales District Council is working hard to ensure as much as possible is recycled.
Delicious Food & Drinks
Of course, the main highlight of the festival is the opportunity to sample delicious food and drinks from a variety of vendors. Whether it’s indulging in local specialties or trying international cuisines, attendees can savor a wide array of culinary delights.
Cultural & Artistic Elements
In addition to the food offerings, the festival features the Tideswell Makers’ Market, showcasing the talents of local craftspeople and makers. This adds an extra dimension to the event, allowing attendees to explore and appreciate local arts and crafts alongside the culinary delights.
