Everything you need to know as Orange Pip returns to Middlesbrough for late summer extravaganza

Georgia Banks
·2-min read

Middlesbrough’s renowned Orange Pip Market is back this Saturday, August 31, for a feast of tasty food, drink and entertainment.

Fans of artisan produce and live music are guaranteed a day to remember as the popular event returns to Baker/Bedford Street at the weekend. Some of the best Teesside makers, bakers and cocktail shakers will be on hand as the crowds enjoy an array of stalls and sup a pint or two in the streets’ micropubs.

Live music from the region’s up and coming acts and family-friendly activities will ensure it’s a memorable day out for the whole family. Alongside returning firm favourites, visitors to Saturday’s Pip can look forward to trying tasty morsels from a clutch of newcomers:

  • Deja Street Food - out of this world street food and sushi

  • Whao Bao - brilliant bao buns

  • Divine Bakery - homemade cheesecakes

  • Crepe Expectations - sweet and savoury crepes

  • Sparkle & Magic - seriously good street food and ice-creams

  • The Little Indian - sensational Indian street food

  • Chez Dip - delicious French dip sandwiches

And there’s no shortage of musical entertainment from 1pm:

  • 1pm Singer-songwriter Eve Conway

  • 2pm Jazzy and soulful vocalist Marina Josephina

  • 3pm Indie-pop artist Sarah Johnsone

  • 4pm All-girl grunge/indie rock band The Wednesday Flowers

Orange Pip Markets have welcomed Perco Foods - one of the UK’s leading food importers and distributors – as headline sponsor for the 2024 season.

Cllr Philippa Storey, Middlesbrough ’s Deputy Mayor and Executive member for Culture, said: “Orange Pip Market is rightly established as one of the highlights of Middlesbrough’s social calendar and one of the best events of its kind in the region.

“It’s a true showcase of the fantastic food, drink and entertainment we have right on our doorstep, and it gives a real boost to the town centre.

“As an added bonus the weather forecast is looking great for Saturday – see you there!”

An end of season Orange Pip party, to coincide with Teesside’s Pride event and Middlesbrough Art Week, will take place on Centre Square on Saturday, September 28.

  • Kick-start your weekend by heading down to Orange Pip on Saturday, August 31 at Baker/Bedford Street, noon-7pm. Free entry.

Anyone interested in joining Orange Pip’s roster of traders can get in touch by emailing orangepipmarket@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

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