Amazing Accrington

01/06/2026

Make sure you visit Café Ri-An on Saturday! 🤩

01/06/2026

The FREE-to-attend Food & Drink Festival is back THIS SATURDAY! 🍕🌽🧀

Join us from 10am–4pm in Accrington town centre for a fantastic day packed with delicious food, live entertainment and family fun.

🤩 80 food, drink & craft stalls and attractions
🌮 Cuisine from around the world
👨‍🍳 Live cooking demonstrations
🌶️ Chilli Challenge at 3:30pm
🎠 Funfair rides on Broadway
🍸 Special Series Of Silence gin bar in the Taste of Hyndburn Tent
🎖️ Military attractions and D-Day commemorations
🎶 Live entertainment throughout the day

Plus, don't miss the continental market on Friday and Saturday (10am-4pm) and all the great traders at Accrington Market.

There's something for everyone – we can't wait to see you there! 🙌

Hyndburn Borough Council Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa Punk Chef Christopher and the Robins Helen Green Academy of Dance Finch Bakery

01/06/2026

ONLY FIVE MORE SLEEPS! 🤩🎉

01/06/2026

🌶️ ONLY TWO PLACES LEFT! 🌶️

The Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa Chilli Challenge at the Food & Drink Festival this Saturday is almost full!

We're looking for some fearless females to bring the heat and take on our male-dominated line-up. 🔥💪

Think you've got what it takes?

📧 [email protected]

Hyndburn Borough Council

31/05/2026

Don’t miss our live cooking demos at Saturday’s Food & Drink Festival! 👨🏻‍🍳

🤩 Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa Head Chef, Sean Noonan - 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm

🤩 Award-winning Deaf chef, presenter and TV personality… the Punk Chef at 1:30pm

Find them at the main cooking demonstration area on Broadway 🙌

Hyndburn Borough Council

31/05/2026

🚨 FREE workshops for U12s… secure your place today!

At the Food & Drink Festival on Saturday, take part in seed planting workshops with Prospects Foundation.

Children can plant seeds ranging from runner beans and carrots, to kale and lettuce in biodegradable pots, decorate them, and take them home to grow 🌿

Workshops run hourly from 10am, with the final session starting at 2pm.

Spaces are limited, so book your place in advance to avoid missing out!

Book here ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990174330998

Hyndburn Borough Council Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa

30/05/2026

200 FREE APPLES for U12s at next Saturday’s Food & Drink Festival with Smiths' Fresh Produce and Accrington Market! 🤩

📸 Plus the chance to win a fruit hamper with a new selfie competition!

🍎🎉 We can't wait to be part of the Amazing Accrington Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 6th June!

Join us at Smiths' Fresh Produce between 10am–2pm, where they will be giving away 200 FREE Royal Gala apples to children under 12 (while stocks last), as part of the event's 'Dig for Victory' theme 🍏

Plus, strike a pose at our themed selfie frame, share your photo tagging 'Amazing Accrington' and you could win a delicious fruit hamper! 📸🎁

Make sure you explore everything Accrington Market has to offer on the day, from fresh produce and fish to fashion, pet food, tools and much more.

Learn more ⬇️

https://www.amazingaccrington.co.uk/accrington-market-takes-centre-stage-at-amazingaccrington-food-drink-festival-with-free-fruit-giveaway-selfie-competition-and-dig-for-victory-attractions/

Hyndburn Borough Council

30/05/2026

❗️FREE workshops for under 12s at the Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 6th June!

Secure your FREE place here ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990174330998

29/05/2026

Big news for Accrington town centre 👏

We’re delighted to announce that Hyndburn Borough Council has appointed well-known local restaurateur Paul Fox as Town Centre Venue Manager, following an open recruitment process, beginning with the exciting relaunch of Accrington Market in November 2026.

Many people will already know Paul as the owner of The Crafty Fox on Abbey Street, where he has built a fantastic reputation for championing local produce, supporting local suppliers and creating a welcoming community space.

His appointment marks another exciting step forward in the transformation of Accrington Market - a project that will bring together traditional market shopping, new food and drink experiences, and a vibrant community hub at the heart of the town.

Paul said: “This is about creating somewhere people feel proud of again - a place to shop, eat, meet and spend time together.”

Exciting times ahead for Accrington ❤️

29/05/2026

🌱🥕 Get ready to dig in at the Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 6th June!

As part of our brand-new 'Dig for Victory' theme, Prospects Foundation will be hosting FREE interactive seed planting workshops throughout the day for U12s.

Children and families can plant seeds ranging from runner beans and carrots, to kale and lettuce in biodegradable pots, decorate them, and take them home to grow 🌿

Workshops run hourly from 10am, with the final session starting at 2pm.

Spaces are limited, so book your place in advance to avoid missing out!

📍 Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990174330998

Hyndburn Borough Council Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa