Bolton Food and Drink Festival
The Bolton Food and Drink Festival
Thursday 11th
Lancashire Poems and Stories at Smithills Hall
11th October
Lancashire dialect poems and stories with local writer, Frank Gibson. Special Lancashire refreshments will be served afterwards.
Smithills Hall
Smithills Dean Road, Bolton BL1 7NP
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Cost: £2
Tel: 01204 332377
Melting Pot International Market
10th to 13th October
Let your senses guide you on a journey around the world at the Melting Pot International Market. Come and enjoy the wide range of specialities on offer.
Victoria Square, Bolton town centre
Time: 9am-5pm
Tel: 01204 523762
Mexican Festival
5th to 15th October
Mexican food. I just love Mexican food including nachos, fajitas, chilli con carne, special offers on Corona Sol and Cuervo Tequila, Tequila slammers and Tequila cocktails. Plus competitions, games and prizes. So you can really get into the Mexican mood.
Roccafellas
57-61 Bradshawgate
Bolton BL1 1DR
Tel: 07896 358326
Phoenix Youth Theatre Food and Drink Art Trail
5th to 31st October
I read some articles on the Pheonix Youth Theatre and was impressed. They will have artwork from Phoenix Youth Theatre students and it will be on display at several locations throughout the Festival and up until 31st October. The artwork, a mixture of paintings and other forms of art, represent an interpretation of how the students see food and the different cultures associated with it.
Art displayed at:
Chinese Buffet - main exhibition
Cafe Nero
Cappuccinos
Tiffany's on the Square
Cost: Free
Tel: 01204 535861
Thorntons Chocolate Delight Night
11th and 15th October
A taste of chocolate heaven! The evening will include a talk on the history of Thorntons, a virtual factory tour, product tasting, quiz and activity - ice your own chocolate plaque. Refreshments will also be served and there'll be an opportunity to buy Thorntons products.
Thorntons
Market Street, Bolton
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Cost: £12 (ticket only)
Tel: 01204 534669
Warburtons Bakery Tour
9th, 10th and 11th October
Take a tour round Britain's largets independent bakery. Tours must be booked in advance and are not suitable for children under 14. As this is a working factory, there are health and safety regulations which must be complied with. A full list will be issued on booking.
Warburtons Bakery
Hereford Street, Bolton BL1 8JB
Time: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Cost: Free
Tel: 01204 523551
Wine Tasting and Cellar Tours
10th and 11th October
Enjoy a tour of the substantial cellars followed by a tasting of wines in the tasting room above the premises. The ticket price includes the tour, wines and a selection of cheeses and biscuits.
T.Wright Fine Wine & Spirit Merchant, 151-153 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QE
Time: 7pm-10.30pm
Cost: £25
Tel: 01204 674140/697805
Bolton Beer Festival
10th to 14th October
At this year's well-established event, there'll be over 200 beers on offer, from all over the country, including a selection from Ireland and a lager bar with over 30 draught and bottled lagers. The admission charge includes a commemorative festival glass and programme and monies raised go to the Bolton Lads and Girls Club. Entertainment is on offer every night including Irish and jazz music. Food will also be available.
Howcroft Inn
Pool Street, Bolton BL1 2JU
Tel: 01204 540100
