If you’re looking for things to do in North Staffordshire this weekend, you’re certainly spoilt for choice. From fantastic food festivals and family fun to live entertainment and local community events, there’s plenty happening across the area — and the headline event has to be the hugely popular Stone Food & Drink Festival.
Stone Food & Drink Festival Returns to Stone
Taking place at Westbridge Park from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May, the Stone Food & Drink Festival is back for another incredible weekend celebrating food, drink, music, shopping and family entertainment. The festival is now celebrating its 21st anniversary and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Visitors can enjoy:
Delicious street food and artisan producers
Celebrity chef demonstrations
Live music throughout the weekend
Family activities and children’s entertainment
Talks, tastings and shopping stalls
FREE kids’ cookery classes and family fun zones
Celebrity guests this year include Great British Bake Off favourite Nelly Ghaffar, award-winning chocolatier Paul A Young, and ITV This Morning baking expert Juliet Sear.
There’ll also be live music performances across the weekend, including appearances from Sonic Boom Band, House Jammerz and more, helping create a brilliant atmosphere in the heart of Stone.
Come and Say Hello to the James Du Pavey Team!
We’re delighted to be attending the festival this year and the James Du Pavey team will be there handing out balloons for the children, so if you’re visiting the festival make sure you pop along and say hello!
We always love supporting local events and meeting members of our wonderful community. Whether you’re enjoying a family day out, sampling the fantastic food on offer, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, we’d love to see you there.
Other Events Happening Across North Staffordshire This Weekend
Alongside the Stone Food & Drink Festival, there’s plenty more happening across North Staffordshire this weekend:
Trentham Gardens Spring Days Out
Trentham Gardens continues to be one of Staffordshire’s most popular destinations during the spring months, with beautiful gardens, lakeside walks, shopping village attractions and family-friendly activities making it perfect for a relaxed weekend outing.
Local Markets & Independent Shopping
Across Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding villages, local markets and independent retailers will be welcoming visitors throughout the weekend, offering everything from handmade gifts and crafts to local produce and vintage finds.
Live Music & Entertainment
Many local pubs, bars and venues across Stone, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent are hosting live music events and entertainment throughout the weekend, helping create a fantastic atmosphere across the area.
Family Fun Across Staffordshire
With fairground rides, children’s activities, parks, canalside walks and café culture all on offer, there are plenty of opportunities to make the most of the weekend with family and friends.
Celebrating Community Across Staffordshire
Weekends like this are a fantastic reminder of why North Staffordshire is such a wonderful place to live. From thriving local businesses and vibrant events to welcoming communities and beautiful surroundings, there’s always something happening to bring people together.
If you’re heading to the Stone Food & Drink Festival this weekend, don’t forget to stop by and say hello to the James Du Pavey team — and make sure the children grab one of our balloons while you’re there!
We look forward to seeing you this weekend.
