May 2026 - Where to Find Us
🧀 Campfield Market, Manchester
📅 Saturday 2nd May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Campfield Market
Campfield Market is one of Manchester’s newest and most exciting artisan markets, set inside a beautifully restored historic building. Bringing together some of the best independent traders from across the North West, it’s a great place to discover high-quality local produce, street food, and unique handcrafted goods.
With a relaxed indoor setting, it’s the perfect spot to spend a few hours browsing, eating, and supporting small businesses — whatever the weather. Expect a buzzing atmosphere, a strong focus on local makers, and plenty of opportunities to try something new.
If you’re looking for a weekend plan in Manchester, this is definitely one worth adding to the list.
🧀 Preston Makers Market – Friargate
📅 Saturday 9th May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 5:00pm
📍 Friargate
The Preston Makers Market on Friargate is a lively, feel-good event right in the heart of the city centre. Set along one of Preston’s busiest high streets, it brings together a fantastic mix of independent traders, artisan food producers, and creative makers.
With around 60+ stalls, you can expect everything from handmade goods and street food to locally produced treats — all alongside live music and a great community atmosphere. It’s a brilliant place to shop small, support local businesses, and enjoy a proper wander through one of Preston’s most vibrant market days.
Perfect for a Saturday visit — whether you’re coming for a browse, a bite to eat, or to discover something new.
🥃 Warrington Food & Drink Festival
📅 Saturday 16th May 2026 – 10:00am to 6:00pm
📅 Sunday 17th May 2026 – 10:00am to 4:00pm
📍 Warrington
The Warrington Food & Drink Festival is a brilliant weekend celebration of all things food and drink, bringing together a wide range of street food vendors, artisan producers, and drink specialists from across the region.
Set in the heart of Warrington, the festival has a great atmosphere with live music, bars, and plenty of options to eat, drink, and explore. It’s the perfect place to try something new, enjoy a few drinks, and soak up a lively weekend crowd.
A little different for us at this one — we’ll be serving up samples and bottles of Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur only (no cheese this time!).
If you fancy something smooth, indulgent, and a bit of a treat — make sure you come and find us 🥃
🚂 Chipping Steam Fair – Bank Holiday Weekend
📅 Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 5:00pm (approx each day)
📍 Chipping
The Chipping Steam Fair is a fantastic traditional countryside event held over the late May Bank Holiday weekend. Packed with vintage steam engines, classic vehicles, tractors, and fairground rides, it’s a great day out for all ages.
Alongside the machinery and displays, you’ll find a wide range of trade stalls, food vendors, and local producers — all set in a relaxed rural setting with plenty to see and do throughout the day.
With something for everyone, it’s the perfect mix of heritage, entertainment, and good old-fashioned family fun — and always draws a great crowd across the full weekend.
