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The free-to-attend Nelson Food & Drink Festival is set to return to the town centre, promising a vibrant day of food, drink, live entertainment, and family fun.
Now firmly established as one of East Lancashire's most anticipated community events, this year's festival is expected to draw crowds from across the region. Headlining the 2025 event is social media sensation and bestselling author Zaynah Din. Known for her vibrant and accessible South Asian-inspired recipes, Zaynah has built an online audience of more than 750,000 followers, with over 8.4 million likes on TikTok alone. Her popular 30 Days of Ramadan Recipes series helped launch her career from a cupcake side hustle to a bestselling cookbook author, with her debut book Desified becoming an Amazon bestseller. On the day, Zaynah will take to the cooking demonstration stage three times, kicking off with her signature chicken karahi, bursting with bold spices and rich flavour. She'll also showcase a quick and tasty two-ingredient naan, offering tips for perfecting the texture and flavour with minimal ingredients, before finishing with a vibrant and spicy chilli paneer that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Alongside Zaynah's demos, the festival will feature food, drink, and craft stalls, live entertainment, a trail competition for under 12 years and plenty of opportunities to shop local. With something for all ages and tastes, the festival continues to celebrate the town's diverse culinary heritage while spotlighting local producers and talent.
In a major development for 2025, Nelson-based manufacturer Sugden Ltd has been announced as the new main sponsor of the festival, joining Nelson Town Council in supporting the event. Nelson Town Council, long-time supporters of the festival, are also partnering with Nelson Football Club and Funda Land for a special giveaway, offering free family tickets as part of the event's promotional campaign. The festival is free to attend, and organisers are encouraging visitors to come early and stay for the day to enjoy the full programme of activities.
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