Sunderland’s Food and Drink Festival is set to return this summer – and organisers are looking for extra vendors to be part of the event.
The city will be filled with international food stalls, arts and crafts traders, and live entertainment on June 5-7. Last year the festival brought in around 50,000 visitors across the three days, and the organisers hope to replicate that success this summer.
This time round, visitors will also be able to enjoy the experience in a whole new space, with a special programme taking place on the former Argos site at High Street West.
Along with food stalls, a second stage will be erected showcasing more performers throughout the festival, which will run along the whole length of High Street West and Keel Square.
The cream of local talent and a range of top tribute acts are just some of the performers lined up to appear, along with walkabout comedy characters who will be popping up across the festival.
A full programme of activities for children is planned, including a number of special workshops, along with the opportunity to play a range of outdoor games.
The festival coincides with two other events in the city – Pride In Sunderland and Makers & Bakers market at the Bridges.
Roberta Redecke, head of business services at Sunderland’s BIDs – which includes the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID, and organises the event – said: “The festival now has an amazing reputation and draws thousands of people, which brings a huge boost to the local economy. It is not just about the weekend itself, it gives visitors the opportunity to see how much Sunderland has to offer and hopefully encourages them to return time and time again.”
Anyone interested in taking a pitch at the festival should contact info@sunderlandbid.co.uk
The full lineup of entertainment and food vendors will be announced in the near future. For more information on the festival, visit www.sunderlandfooddrinkfest.co.uk
