Brightlingsea Food and Drink Festival
Back for a sixth year, bringing great street food, arts and crafts, local food producers and live music.
The Brightlingsea Food and Drink Festival is back for the sixth year running. Great street food, arts, crafts and local produce available all weekend.
Saturday 26 August runs from 11.00am to 7.00pm. Sunday 27 August the festival runs from 11.00am to 5.00pm.
Supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund.
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