Rhubarb, Rhubarb and more Rhubarb !!

The Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb takes place on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 February 2011 – yes, this weekend.

Wakefield’s famous Yorkshire  Forced Rhubarb has now  European Protected Food Status, joining Champagne, Parma Ham, Cheshire Cheese and the Cornish Pasty

Whats happening this weekend then ?

Jean-Christophe Novelli, cooks for Wakefield Hospice – details here

Sean Wilson of Coronation Street fame – cooks in Wakefield Cathedral Precinct – more information

Wakefield Cathedral Precinct ‘foody festival’ on Friday and Saturday – entertainment, cookery demonstrations, walks and tours etc.


For a full list of places to stay, see and do during the 2 day event click here.

What are you waiting for, head into Wakefield on Friday or Saturday, but then why not both days and enjoy !!