Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 might still be some time away, but preparations are already well underway. So when is Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 planned for?
Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 brings together foodies and all the things they love: food demonstrations, cookery workshops, celebrity chefs and lots of food stalls. It's well worth sticking in your calendar.
When is Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020?
The Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 date is Saturday and Sunday April 18-19 2020. It will be the 15th time the event has been held.
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Can I apply for a Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 stall?
Yes - Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 stall applications have already opened. You can apply for a stall pitch at bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk.
Which celebrity chefs will be at the event?
The celebrity chefs haven't yet been confirmed, but when they are we'll update this story.
Last year, the Bishop Auckland Food Festival attracted more than 29,000 people to the town, with more than 150 traders taking part.
Hundreds of people enjoyed demonstrations by celebrity chefs including BBC MasterChef co-presenter Gregg Wallace, who described Bishop Auckland as "one of the nicest, friendliest places I've been".
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There will also be interactive cookery demonstrations, live music, and children's entertainment.
Cllr Joy Allen, cabinet member for transformation, culture and tourism at Durham County Council, said: "Bishop Auckland Food Festival's success means it is now a key event on the foodie calendar and shines a well-deserved spotlight on the region's gastronomic heroes.
"It's a wonderful day out for the whole family, but it is so much more than that. The festival brings vital income into Bishop Auckland and has helped develop County Durham's reputation as a culinary destination."
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