What's on
It’s all about food and drink!
This year we're adding some great new events and making the existing ones even better to ensure this year's festival is the best yet. The speciality market will be open throughout the four day festival and there are a range of events being added from partner venues and restaurants as special treats just for you.
We'll be adding more events as we go so don't forget to keep coming back so you don't miss out!
Speciality Markets
| What | Where | When | ||
| Market stalls and traders This year the speciality market will be bigger than ever with a great range of local and regional producers and stallholders. Over 70 stalls will be set up throughout the town centre on Victoria Square and onto Oxford Street and Deansgate where you can stroll through and experience and savour the mouthwatering array of delights on offer. There will also be a new arts and crafts fair on Newport Street. |
Across festival site | Friday: 10am - 5pm Saturday: 10am - 7pm Sunday & Monday: 10am - 5pm |
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| What | Where | When | ||
| Beer Keller Brought to you by Arnd Baggan, the beer keller is a seasoned favourite at the festival. Offering speciality beers from around the world. |
Victoria Square | Friday: 12 - 5pm Saturday: 11am - 7pm Sunday & Monday: 12 - 4pm |
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| What | Where | When | ||
| KRO Bar Manchester’s favourite Danish bar is back for a second year so you can grab a swift half or leisurely pint and enjoy the atmosphere. Look out for some great live music too with our all new performance areas. |
Oxford Street | Friday: 12 - 5pm Saturday: 11am - 7pm Sunday & Monday: 12 - 4pm |
Friday 23 August
| What | Where | When | ||
| Celebrity Chef Demos Chef of the year Michael Caines is back in Bolton to launch this years festival. Join him for these live and free demos. |
Festival Marquee, Victoria Square and The Market Place, Knowsley Street |
12.30pm - 2.30pm | ||
| Michael Caines | Festival Marquee, Victoria Square FREE! |
12.30pm | ||
| Michael Caines | The Market Place, Knowsley Street FREE! |
2.30pm | ||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Regional Chef Demos | Bolton Market, Ashburner Street and Festival Marquee, Victoria Square |
10am - 2.30pm | ||
| Aazam Ahmad, BBC fusion chef of the Year | Bolton Market, Ashburner Street FREE! |
10am | ||
| Aazam Ahmad, BBC fusion chef of the Year | Festival Marquee, Victoria Square FREE! |
2.30pm | ||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Live Entertainment | Across festival site | 11am onwards | ||
| Look out for some of the best street entertainment around: Bourbon Street Roof Raisers Jazz Band Shifting Sands The Courgettes The Temperance Society Granny Tourismo Don't forget there's also live music at the Beer Keller and Kro Bar (see Speciality Markets) |
11am onwards | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Children's Food Emporium There's lots going on today in our all-new family zone. Drop in to enjoy some fantastic free fun for everyone. |
Crompton Place, Mealhouse Lane |
11am - 4pm | ||
| Learn to make pasta seed jewellery and fruit potato printing (Suitable for all ages) |
11am - 3pm | |||
| Face Painting with a foodie theme (Suitable for all ages) |
11am - 3pm | |||
| Aunt Sally, children’s entertainer with magic show, balloons, costumed characters |
11.30am | |||
| "We're going on a bear hunt" interactive story telling playground with actors from the Octagon Theatre (Suitable for children aged 3-7) | 12.30pm | |||
| Aunt Sally, children’s entertainer with magic show, balloons, costumed characters | 1.30pm | |||
| "We're going on a bear hunt" interactive story telling playground with actors from the Octagon Theatre (Suitable for children aged 3-7) | 2.30pm | |||
| Aunt Sally, children’s entertainer with magic show, balloons, costumed characters | 3.30pm | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Gala Dinner A four-course, fine dining experience not to be missed! Hosted by Celebrity Chef Michael Caines, who is joined by some of our great regional chefs, Andrew Nutter, Chris Yates and The Albert Halls' very own Steve Anderson, this promises to be a sumptuous evening. Savour the food and then enjoy our special 'Meet the Chefs Question and Answer' session hosted by TV personality Paul Crones. Tickets £50 / person |
Festival Hall, The Albert Halls Tel: 01204 334400 |
7pm |
Saturday 24 August
| What | Where | When | ||
| Celebrity Chef Demos Great British Bake Off favourites, Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry are back in Bolton for a second year, bringing their expertise and flair to three live cookery demonstrations. Tickets are available (£5 per person) for these unique sessions. |
Festival Marquee, Victoria Square |
11am - 4pm | ||
| Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood | 11am | |||
| Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood | 2pm | |||
| Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood | 4pm | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Regional Chef Demos | The Market Place, Knowsley Street |
10am - 3pm | ||
| TBC | FREE! | 10am | ||
| Chris Marshall, Executive Chef at Worsley Marriott | FREE! | 11am | ||
| Sean Wilson, owner of Saddleworth Cheese Company | FREE! | 12 Noon | ||
| Chris Marshall, Executive Chef at Worsley Marriott | FREE! | 1pm | ||
| Jon Jones, Head Chef at The Brewhouse | FREE! | 2pm | ||
| Chris Marshall, Executive Chef at Worsley Marriott | FREE! | 3pm | ||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Live Entertainment | Across festival site | 11am onwards | ||
| Look out for some of the best street entertainment around: Bourbon Street Roof Raisers Jazz Band Shifting Sands The Courgettes The Temperance Society Granny Tourismo Don't forget there's also live music at the Beer Keller and Kro Bar (see Speciality Markets) |
11am onwards | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Children's Food Emporium There's lots going on today in our all-new family zone. Drop in to enjoy some fantastic free fun for everyone. |
Crompton Place, Mealhouse Lane |
11am - 3.30pm | ||
| Learn to make fruit kebabs and decorate biscuits |
11am - 3pm | |||
| Face Painting |
11am - 3pm | |||
| Kids disco with magic show and lots of balloons |
11.30am | |||
| "We're going on a bear hunt" interactive story telling playground with actors from the Octagon Theatre (Suitable for children aged 3-7) | 12.30pm | |||
| Kids disco with magic show and lots of balloons | 1.30pm | |||
| "We're going on a bear hunt" interactive story telling playground with actors from the Octagon Theatre (Suitable for children aged 3-7) | 2.30pm | |||
| Kids disco with magic show and lots of balloons | 3.30pm |
Sunday 25 August
| What | Where | When | ||
| Celebrity Chef Demos The Italian-born celebrity chef and restaurateur Aldo Zilli makes a welcome addition to our line up this year. Aldo is chef patron of the Zilli Fish group and is one of Soho's most flamboyant restaurateurs. Owner of Zilli Fish (the flagship restaurant), Zilli Café, Zilli Green and Zilli Bar. Aldo’s larger than life personality is sure to prove popular at his cooking demos. |
Festival Marquee, Victoria Square |
11am - 3pm | ||
| Aldo Zilli | 11am | |||
| Aldo Zilli | 1pm | |||
| Aldo Zilli | 3pm | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Regional Chef Demos | The Market Place, Knowsley Street |
11am - 3pm | ||
| Joss and Anthony, from Oyster & Otter Restaurant, Feniscowles | 11am | |||
| Chris Yates, Head Chef at Shoulder of Mutton, Ramsbottom | 12 Noon | |||
| Anjali Pathak, Bolton's own queen of Indian cooking | 1pm | |||
| Paul Riley, Head Chef at Kaleido Restaurant, National Museum of Football in M/C | 2pm | |||
| Anjali Pathak, Bolton's own queen of Indian cooking | 3pm | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Live Entertainment | Across festival site | 11am onwards | ||
| Look out for some of the best street entertainment around: Bourbon Street Roof Raisers Jazz Band Shifting Sands The Courgettes The Temperance Society Granny Tourismo Don't forget there's also live music at the Beer Keller and Kro Bar (see Speciality Markets) |
11am onwards | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Children's Food Emporium There's lots going on today in our all-new family zone. Drop in to enjoy some fantastic free fun for everyone. |
Crompton Place, Mealhouse Lane |
11am - 3.30pm | ||
| Learn to make pasta seed jewellery and fruit potato printing (Suitable for all ages) |
11am - 3pm | |||
| Giant Garden Games – Connect 4, snakes & ladders |
11am - 3pm | |||
| Face Painting (Suitable for all ages) | 11am - 3pm | |||
| Aunt Sally, children’s entertainer with magic show, balloons, costumed characters |
11.30am | |||
| "We're going on a bear hunt" interactive story telling playground with actors from the Octagon Theatre (Suitable for children aged 3-7) | 12.30pm | |||
| Aunt Sally, children’s entertainer with magic show, balloons, costumed characters | 1.30pm | |||
| "We're going on a bear hunt" interactive story telling playground with actors from the Octagon Theatre (Suitable for children aged 3-7) | 2.30pm | |||
| Aunt Sally, children’s entertainer with magic show, balloons, costumed characters | 3.30pm |
Monday 26 August
| What | Where | When | ||
| Celebrity Chef Demos A favourite at Bolton Food and Drink Festival, James Martin will notch up his fourth appearance at this year’s event! He is a Yorkshire man, with a passion for proper British food and fast cars. James has worked in professional kitchens from the age of 10 and at the age of 11, he cooked for the Queen Mother. Too good to miss at just £5 per person. |
Festival Marquee, Victoria Square |
11am - 3pm | ||
| James Martin | 11am | |||
| James Martin | 1pm | |||
| James Martin | 3pm | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Regional Chef Demos | The Market Place, Knowsley Street |
10am - 3pm | ||
| TBC | 10am | |||
| Andrew Nutter, Head Chef/Owner of Nutters Restaurant | 11am | |||
| Dan Winter, Head Chef at Darcy’s | 12 Noon | |||
| Andrew Nutter, Head Chef/Owner of Nutters Restaurant | 1pm | |||
| Justine Forrest, winner of Michael Winner’s Dining Stars 2010 | 2pm | |||
| Andrew Nutter, Head Chef/Owner of Nutters Restaurant | 3pm | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Live Entertainment | Across festival site | 11am onwards | ||
| Look out for some of the best street entertainment around: Bourbon Street Roof Raisers Jazz Band Shifting Sands The Courgettes The Temperance Society Granny Tourismo Don't forget there's also live music at the Beer Keller and Kro Bar (see Speciality Markets) |
11am onwards | |||
| What | Where | When | ||
| Children's Food Emporium There's lots going on today in our all-new family zone. Drop in to enjoy some fantastic free fun for everyone. |
Crompton Place, Mealhouse Lane |
11am - 3.30pm | ||
| Learn to make fruit kebabs and decorate biscuits |
11am - 3pm | |||
| Face Painting |
11am - 3pm | |||
| Kids disco with magic show and lots of balloons |
11.30am | |||
| “We’re going on a bear hunt” interactive story telling playground with actors from the Octagon Theatre (Suitable for children aged 3-7) | 12.30pm | |||
| Kids disco with magic show and lots of balloons | 1.30pm | |||
| "We're going on a bear hunt" interactive story telling playground with actors from the Octagon Theatre (Suitable for children aged 3-7) | 2.30pm | |||
| Kids disco with magic show and lots of balloons | 3.30pm |
Festival Treats
| What | Where | When | ||
| 1940's weekend The restaurant will be decorated with wartime memorabilia, the staff will be dressed in military uniforms and Farnworth Performing Arts will be singing a medley of 1940's songs Times: The restaurant is open from 8.30am till 7pm except Monday we close at 4pm. The singers will be performing at 12.30 till 2pm and 3.30pm till 5pm |
Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant 35-39 Great Moor Street Bolton BL1 1SW Tel: 01204 523887 Website / Email |
Friday 23 Saturday 24 Monday 26 12.30 - 2pm 3.30pm - 5pm |
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| What | Where | When | ||
| Bolton's Best Potato Hash Mecca Bingo, located in the town centre, is searching for "Bolton's Best Potato Hash" on Saturday 24th August 2013. Simply bring a bowl for our judges to sample from 11am on the day. The winner will be announced at 3.30pm who will receive a cash prize of £100 and awarded a trophy for creating "Bolton’s Best Potato Hash". So pop in to the club and collect your entry form now! Entrants must be 18 or over. |
Mecca Bingo Ormrod Street Bolton BL3 5DJ Tel: 01204 388 394 Website / Email |
Saturday 24 11am - 3.30pm |
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| What | Where | When | ||
| Best of Lancashire Dinner £25 per person for a 4 course dinner including a bottle of wine between two, or 2 pints of local beer each |
JJ's Restaurant 341 Blackburn Road Egerton Bolton BL7 9TH Tel: 01204 304763 Website / Email |
Thursday 22 7.30pm |
