A celebration of Bowland's Culinary Heritage and Local Produce

Embark on a week of wild food adventures and tasty trails with Feast Bowland’s immersive programme of events.

The annual Feast Bowland week returns from the 15^th to 20^th September, offering a week-long celebration of the rich culinary heritage and local produce found across the Forest of Bowland.  Participants can enjoy guided walks and wanders, and foodie experiences, all while discovering the wild foods and distinctive dishes that make Bowland special.

Event highlights include:

• Wild Food Exploration (15 Sept, Gisburn Forest) – Discover edible plants and mushrooms on a woodland wander with Pendle Plant Craft.
• Mushroom Cultivation Workshop (15 Sept, Holden Clough Nursery) – Learn to grow gourmet mushrooms at home with Ade Rose.
• Herbal Medicine Walk & Workshop (16 Sept, Barrowford) – After a short nature walk and talk, head back to Pendle Heritage Centre to create herbal elixirs and tonics with Danielle Kay.
• Elderberry Forage & Make (17 Sept, Jeffrey Hill) – Craft elderberry vinegar and cordial, with lunch included.
• Bowland & Bay Food Tour (19 Sept, Lancaster) – A guided tasting journey with six stops to some fantastic local producers.
• Herbal First Aid Workshop (19 Sept, Dunsop Bridge) – Discover natural remedies and first aid techniques with Helen from the Gathering Fields.
• Picnic & Play in the Park (20 Sept, Dunsop Bridge) – A free family event with games and outdoor fun with Matt Donnelly from ParkPlay.

A Seasonal Community Gathering hosted by Land and Sea will also take place on Thursday 18th September at Patty’s Barn, Cockerham, offering a relaxed evening of food, conversation and connection.

Join us in celebrating the distinctive local produce, compelling stories and beautiful landscapes that make the Forest of Bowland so very special.

"Feast Bowland is more than a food festival—it’s a chance to connect with the land, the people and the traditions that shape this remarkable place," says Hetty Byrne, Forest of Bowland Sustainable Tourism Officer. "We’re proud to showcase the incredible local produce and the passionate individuals who bring Bowland’s flavours and stories to life".

Full details are available on the Forest of Bowland website: www.forestofbowland.com/feast-bowland-2025