Kimberley town centre to host first ever food festival with live music and magic

The very first Kimberley Food Fest will be held on Sunday, March 13, from 11am until 4pm, offering a celebration of all the town’s eateries and local food traders.

The new event will be a one-day carnival of all things food, with stalls, vendors and businesses all bringing a selection of different culinary delights from around the world straight to Kimberley town centre.

Samuel Boneham, co-organiser, said he hopes the day will help to boost trade for businesses after the damaging effects of the pandemic.

He said: “It’s about drawing in people from nearby places like Nuthall, Eastwood and Watnall, who will see that the town has a lot more to offer than they might think.

“Food venues will make a decision themselves as to what they will offer on the day.

“I’m hoping many will decide to have small tasting menus, so people can pop in and try a scaled-down portion of what they usually serve on the menu at a fraction of the price.

“Then hopefully it will inspire people to book meals out at those restaurants again in the future.”

Pubs, restaurants, takeaways and cafés are all opening with special menus for the day to showcase their food offerings to new and existing customers.

Food trucks will help support venues that do not serve food, like the Cricketers and the Gate Inn.

Samuel said: “People can grab some delicious food and then stop in the pub for a place to sit and a pint.”

James Street and Toll Bar Square car parks will also be filled with stalls and live music acts, along with Kimberley Parish Hall, where a magician will perform tricks.

Samuel said: “It’s going to be a great day out in a great town for all the family, with food, live music, magic and more.

“We just want people to enjoy themselves and have a memorable day.”

The food festival is being made possible thanks to the Government’s Welcome Back Fund in conjunction with Broxtowe Borough Council.

The event is being run in conjunction with local events company Mhaslamtech, who previously ran the popular Kimberley Christmas Market.

Everyone is invited to turn up at the free event to enjoy a day of food, fun and music.

For further information and updates in the run up to the event, follow the Kimberley Food Fest page on Facebook.