Gainsborough’s tastiest event is back! The ever-popular Lunch Fest Food & Drink Festival returns to Marshall’s Yard this weekend, bringing two flavour-filled days of street food, live music, family fun, and summer celebration.
The event, sponsored by local accountancy firm Wright Vigar, will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August, running from 11am to 4pm each day.
First launched in 2023, Lunch Fest has quickly become a much-anticipated highlight of the Gainsborough events calendar – and this year’s festival promises to be the best yet, with more than 20 food vendors serving up delicious global street food, sweet treats, and gourmet goodies to take home and enjoy.
Taking place along the main walkway at Marshall’s Yard, this year’s festival highlights include: a packed programme of live music and entertainment – sponsored by S W Cowley & Co, free face painting and interactive craft workshops, walkabout performers and family games, food-eating challenges and fun competitions.
Confirmed traders include favourites such as Joella’s Footlong Fries, Devon’s Kitchen Jamaican Street Food, and La Pitta Greek Food. Donut Box returns with their irresistible sweet treats, while Beard and Barrel will be running a pop-up bar and launching a new concept: Beard and Burrito serving fresh Mexican street food.
There’s even a little something for the Yard’s furry friends with Holmes Hounds offering a range of tasty dog treats.
Melissa Clement, centre manager at Marshall’s Yard, said: “We are really pleased to be working on this year’s event with two great local companies – Wright Vigar and S W Cowley & Co Builders, Joiners and Garden Buildings.
“Their support is hugely appreciated in helping us deliver popular events like Lunch Fest. We have a great line-up planned and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone – whether you’re a serious foodie or just looking for some great family fun.”
David Goodall, director from Wright Vigar, said: “We’re thrilled to be part of such a fun and inclusive festival. Events like this are what make Marshall’s Yard and Gainsborough so special – they bring people together and support the local economy.”
Jason Sault, managing director at S W Cowley & Co, added: “We’re proud to be sponsoring Lunch Fest at Marshall’s Yard – it’s a fantastic platform for local traders and performers, and as part of the local business community here in Gainsborough, we’re delighted to be supporting the entertainment.”
