17-05-2025
Malton Food Lovers Festival to return this May bank holiday weekend
More than 100 stalls, a demonstration stage featuring TV chefs, sculptures, artisan crafts, music, and family fun are all planned for Malton's Food Lovers Festival, which will take place over the May bank holiday weekend (May 24 to 26).
Mark Brayshaw from Visit Malton CIC said: "Malton is a town of markets and makers, and although food is without doubt the jewel in the festival's crown, this is an incredibly family-friendly event with something to keep people of all ages engaged and entertained."
The festival will feature a range of non-food activities, including a blacksmithing workshop where participants can make their own metal rose, a vintage kids' funfair, and the chance to see rescued birds of prey up close.
Visitors can also enjoy the Malton Sculpture Trail, featuring more than 20 artworks spread across the town, and musical performances from brass bands, choirs, and buskers.
"A couple of musical surprises" are also expected across the weekend, according to a spokesperson.
Children's entertainment, including family crafting and storytelling activities, will take place in a specially dedicated tent.
Among other activities, it will also be possible to take a puffin selfie with the RSPB.
Visitors are encouraged to use the Park & Ride service (signposted from the A64, with a £7.50 parking fee that includes free shuttle buses to and from the festival site), or public transport, as parking in Malton town centre during the Food Lovers Festival is expected to be limited.
The full programme of activities is available at
