Located amid the beautiful backdrop of the castle, the two-day event had something for everyone, from The Foodie Olympics to live demos by celebrity chefs, independent street food vendors and bars, as well as new stages, live music, fun rides and family entertainment.
The seventh annual edition of this popular event saw a fair bit of sunshine and raised funds for its charity partner, Mind in Harrogate.
Here is a selection of photographs by our photographer Gerard Binks.
1. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Harrogate Food and Drink Festival - Andrew Harvey, who runs Cassies Vintage Kitchen, demonstrates the art of handling scotch eggs! (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
2. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Four-year-old Gracie Hartley feeding Tommy the donkey at Ian's Mobile Farm at Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle. (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
3. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Nidhi Kothari from Tealicious NK with her teapots for sale at Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle. (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
4. Harrogate Food Festival, Ripley Castle
Pictured Elena Race with a Rainbow Cake from Racey Cakes at Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle. (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
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