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Final Wilmslow Street Fest of the summer hailed 'biggest and best yet'

Wilmslow Street Fest returns for the final time this year <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Wilmslow Street Fest returns for the final time this year (Image: Supplied)
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WILMSLOW Street Fest returns for the final time this year.

Live music, entertainment and food from all over the world is set to create a carnival vibe in the town tomorrow evening, Friday, from 5pm to 6pm.

Organisers say the closing event of summer will be the ‘biggest and best yet’.

Hundreds of visitors attended the evening extravaganza earlier in the year

Visitors can expect a mouth-watering mix of flavoursVisitors can expect a mouth-watering mix of flavours (Image: Supplied) The community celebration brings together people of all ages to enjoy great food, drink and exciting live performances in Bank Square.

Verity LeChapois, of Wilmslow BID board and events focus group, said: “We’re thrilled to round off the summer with one last Street Fest and we’re pulling out all the stops to make it the best one yet.

“These events are all about celebrating Wilmslow at its best, fantastic live music, delicious food and a wonderful community vibe.

“We can’t wait to see Bank Square buzzing again on the last Friday of August.”

Street food favourites will be on offer from sizzling Asian flavours to indulgent BBQ and wood-fired pizza.Dishes from all over the world will be on offerDishes from all over the world will be on offer (Image: Supplied)

Sweet treats including crepes, ice cream and artisan desserts will tempt your tastebuds.

Pop-up bars will be serving cocktails, wine, spirits and local brews.

Live music and performances will keep people entertained throughout the evening

Street entertainers will include stilt walkers and a bubbleologist to wow families.

Visitors can look forward to a mouth-watering mix of flavours. with Jamaican specialities from Hungry Little Critters, a classic hog roast from Cheeky Swine, authentic dishes from The Thai Food Van, gyros from Tapas Bar and American-style brisket from Brisket Shack. 

Drinks will include beer, wine and fizz, plus cocktails and spirits from Vintro Bar, while sweet treats come courtesy of Gingers Comfort. Emporium’s artisan ice cream and Flippen Good’s freshly made crêpes will be available.

Street food fans can also tuck into Chinese dumplings from D’vine Dumplings, loaded dirty fries from Giz A Chip, handmade Turkish kebabs from Anatolian Cuisine and stone-baked pizza from The Dough Guys.

There are also gourmet cheese toasties from Cheese Meets Toast, flavour-packed paella from Los 2 Amigos, and hot drinks from Pod and Bean Coffee.

No prior booking is necessary to attend this free event.

Parking is available at Broadway Meadow car park.

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