Pictures as foodies gather for Darlington Food and Drink Festival

Kayleigh Fraser

5 May 2024 at 11:00 am·2-min read

Darlington Food and Drink Festival 2024. <i>(Image: STUART BOULTON)</i> — Darlington Food and Drink Festival 2024. *(Image: STUART BOULTON)*

Foodies hungry for tasty grub and treats stepped out in Darlington this weekend for a four-day festival serving up an abundance of cuisines and dishes - take a look at our gallery.

Darlington Food and Drink Festival took place this weekend (May 3-6) inside Darlington Market and the Market Square and drew plenty of crowds.

Over 20 stalls dishing up everything from gooey brownies to luxurious cheese and chutneys were scattered along the square as well as hot food trucks selling chicken, Greek gyros and more.

Families could be seen making the most of the event, tucking in to loaded fries and burgers and enjoying some drinks for the bank holiday weekend.

Pictures also show the extent of the variety of food on offer as smiling business owners served up their creations to eager customers.

Providing the backdrop for the event were local DJ's and performers including JenAmii and Jazz & Ragtime Pianist Jeff Barnart.

Here are just a few pictures from Saturday - can you spot yourself?

The Northern Echo: Darlington Food and Drink Festival 2024.

Darlington Food and Drink Festival 2024. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

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