Taste Cumbria returns to Wigton next month

24 Mar 2026 1 min read Latest
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Taste Cumbria will return next month with a one-day festival in Wigton.

It takes place on Saturday April 25 in the Water Street car park and will feature a producers’ market and hot food court, a music stage, a climbing wall and children’s rides.

In the neighbouring Market Hall there will be family fun and a craft market featuring local creatives.

The children’s entertainment will include magic with entertainer Liam Moorhouse, while youngsters will also be able to get hands on with arty activities

Taste Cumbria food festivals are organised by Cumberland Council.

Councillor Anne Quilter, the council’s executive member for vibrant and healthy places, said: “We are so happy to be coming back to Wigton for another fun Taste Cumbria festival. It’s a great town with some brilliant independent businesses to explore.

“Many thanks to the Market Hall team for joining in the event with a craft market. It will really add to the shopping experience and showcase even more local talent.”

Picture: Tom Kay Photographic

Taste Cumbria Wigton will be followed by the Taste of the Sea festival in Maryport on Saturday August 8 and Sunday August 9, before the flagship Taste Cumbria festival in Cockermouth on Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27.

Taste Cumbria Christmas takes place on Saturday December 5 and Sunday December 6 in Cockermouth.

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