The East Riding FEASTival tour is back, with a twist, in Withernsea as it returns for a weekend on the coast.
On October’s spookiest Saturday, we are inviting local Withernsea residents and communities to come along to Valley Gardens for all sorts of creepy scares and spooktacular family fun. With live entertainment and music playing throughout the day on the main stage, food, fun and fairground rides, the day will be a great family day out with some spine-tingling fun!
The FEASTival event at Valley Gardens was originally planned to go ahead on the weekend of 19/20 February but a decision was taken to postpone due to concerns around the safety of setting up the stalls with wind gusts reaching 64mph. The rescheduled event will now take place on the 22 October with a slightly revised ‘Halloween’ theme.
The All Hallows FEASTival is an exciting fun-filled Saturday of food, fun and fairground rides and a selection of children’s entertainment, a bar, select grocery and food stores all served up with a ‘spooktacular’ theme and Halloween activities for families.
Following the development of town centre recovery plans with local elected members, we have identified locations that have the potential and desire to explore new events or markets. These events will act to generate interest and footfall in town centres and is an exciting opportunity for businesses to reach new audiences.
These events are being commissioned by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, through the Government’s new Levelling Up Fund and supported by Withernsea Town Council.
Details for the Withernsea All Hallows FEASTival are as follows:
Date: 22 October 2022
Opening Times:
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Location: Valley Gardens, Withernsea
What’s on?
MUSIC
Live music playing throughout the day on the main stage from the Rockin’ Deltones, The Zynx and Connor Penson. A full line up and times will be available on the website.
FOOD STALLS
Day of the Dead Mexican Food
Hog Roast
Pizza
Bratwurst
Bridlington Bay Lobster
FOOD DEMONSTRATION
Bridlington Bay Lobster
Fresh from the Bay, join Northern Shores as their chef, Rob Green demonstrates wonderful lobster dishes. See how it’s done, try it and take away some great recipes to try at home. The Holderness Fishing Industry Group will also be there with some live lobster tanks!
BAR
The Bar will be open 3-7pm
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AND FAIR RIDES
There will be fair rides on Memorial Avenue throughout the day
11am – 2.3pm – children’s activities maze, face painting, arts and crafts, pumpkin derby, witches hat ring toss and much more!
*The list of vendors, entertainments, traders and acts will be continually updated as the event approaches – please see the website for more information.
Want to be part of it?
Local businesses can still get involved and have 3 ways they can take advantage of these events in their towns:
- Take a stall at the event in your town or all the towns. Stalls will be available to local traders at a concession rate, this is a great opportunity to engage with a new audience in a different setting.
- Run a promotion at the same time as the event and the council will work with you to promote this as part of the event
- Extend opening hours to capitalise on the increased footfall in the town centre
If you would like to express an interest in taking part in these events, and receive more information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic growth, investment and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: "It is fantastic news that the FEASTival will be returning to Withernsea following the unfortunate postponement in February due to the serious weather conditions. I know how many Withernsea residents were really looking forward to this event, so we look forward to fulfilling our promises and coming to Withernsea with the All Hallows FEASTival.
"I'd like to thank the residents of Withernsea, Withernsea Town Council and the businesses involved for making sure this event does finally go ahead and I'd encourage all residents in Withernsea and the surrounding areas to come out for a weekend of fun on the coast."
For more information, visit: https://withernseatowncouncil.co.uk/events/
