The Proper Food and Drink Festivals are back this summer, with events in North Shields (April 29-May 1), South Shields (May 27-29), Whitley Bay (June 17-18), Cramlington (July 29-30), Gateshead (Aug 5-6), and Blyth (Aug 12-13). The events are all free entry and are packed with fantastic food producers and bars.
www.properfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk
Meanwhile, the fantastic North East Chilli Festival (Jun 30-Jul 2) moves to a new site opposite Gloucester Lodge Farm, Seaton Sluice, for three days packed with food, bars and music from bands including Heaven 17 and Smoove & Turrell. Roll on summer! www.chillifest-ne-co.uk
