Clitheroe Food Festival 2019: 11 pictures as thousands brave the weather to sample some of the Ribble Valley's finest foods

Despite the torrential downpours, thousands of people descended into Clitheroe to enjoy a feast of delicious food, drink and entertainment

More than 100 stallholders packed out Castle Street, the town's market and surrounding streets, as the popular annual event cemented its position as one of Britain's top gastronomic attractions.

Alton Riley and Lydia Cowgill of Millionaires Bakeryplaceholder image
Alton Riley and Lydia Cowgill of Millionaires Bakery

A huge array of wonderful foods, from organic meat and dairy produce made from traditional Lancashire breeds to handmade pies and pastries and a feast of fruit and vegetables packed with authentic, home-grown flavours, was on offer for thousands of foodies who travelled from far and wide to sample a feast of riches.

Town Crier Roland Hailwood inspects some delicacies from Luke Christian and Tim Cottingham of Lakeland Muesplaceholder image
Town Crier Roland Hailwood inspects some delicacies from Luke Christian and Tim Cottingham of Lakeland Mues
Michael Price and daughter Harriet Price of The Port Of Lancaster Smokehouse with some Smoked Kippersplaceholder image
Michael Price and daughter Harriet Price of The Port Of Lancaster Smokehouse with some Smoked Kippers
Delicious sconesplaceholder image
Delicious scones
Three-year-old Mabel Mannion enjoys some candy flossplaceholder image
Three-year-old Mabel Mannion enjoys some candy floss
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