Visitors can look forward to a brilliant selection of food and drink inspired by flavours from across the globe, at this year’s Lunch Fest, with more than 20 vendors serving street food, sweet treats and delicious goodies to take home.
Taking place within the centre at Marshall’s Yard, the two-day event will also feature a packed programme of live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
This year’s Lunch Fest highlights include:
- More than 20 food and drink vendors
- Live entertainment throughout the weekend
- Food-eating competitions and challenges
- A children’s activity corner
- Live demonstrations
- Free face painting
- Walkabout performers
There will also be plenty more entertainment and activities taking place across both days, making Lunch Fest the perfect summer day out for food lovers, families and visitors of all ages.
Melissa Clement, Centre Manager at Marshall’s Yard, said: “Lunch Fest is always an exciting weekend at Marshall’s Yard, and we’re delighted to be bringing the event back for 2026.
“We have a brilliant variety of food and drink vendors joining us, alongside live entertainment and lots of free activities for families to enjoy.
“We would also like to thank Costa Coffee for sponsoring this year’s event and helping us to deliver another great weekend for Gainsborough.”
A spokesperson for Costa Coffee said: “We look forward to seeing everyone enjoy the fantastic food, entertainment and activities on offer.”
Lunch Fest takes place at Marshall’s Yard on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August, from 11am to 4pm each day.
To keep up to date with news and events at Marshall’s Yard, visit www.marshallsyard.co.uk.
Discover Gainsborough
Spend the day out in this historic market town and explore the historic town centre with its independent shops, just a short walk from and Marshall’s Yard. Gainsborough is also home to the magnificent Gainsborough Old Hall as well as many other nearby attractions and things to do. Gainsborough Model Railway will also be open over the weekend, showcasing their fascinating hand-built model railway – it’s one of the largest in the country! Visit gainsboroughmodelrailway.co.uk to find out more.
For more information about visiting Gainsborough, including places to visit and things to do, head over to our visit page. For regular updates follow Discover Gainsborough on Facebook and Instagram.