Pork pie festival to take place at historic Calderdale pub in August is first step towards reviving “beloved tradition”
A pork pie festival taking place in a Calderdale village in August is the “first step” towards reviving a “beloved tradition”, a pub has said.
Ripponden’s Old Bridge Inn will host its first Pork Pie Festival on August 22 from 12pm, in a bid to celebrate Yorkshire heritage and raise money for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.
The historic pub used to host an annual pork pie competition for 25 years, and while the upcoming festival will not feature a competition, the pub said it is the “first step towards reviving a beloved tradition.”
Festival visitors will be able to enjoy award-winning pork pies served with mushy peas, and a selection of drinks including locally brewed real ales from Timothy Taylor's Brewery of Keighley.
There will be outdoor bars, stalls, live music, traditional long sword dancing, face painting and more.
A spokesperson for The Old Bridge Inn said: "We're delighted to be bringing the Pork Pie Festival back to The Old Bridge Inn.
“This event is all about celebrating Yorkshire's finest traditions, supporting a fantastic local charity, and bringing people together for a memorable summer day out.
“We hope old friends and new visitors alike will join us as we begin the journey of reviving an event that was part of our history for more than 25 years."
The festival will be sponsored by Bolster Moor Farm Shop and Timothy Taylor's Brewery, with proceeds helping to raise funds for the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, supporting families across West Yorkshire.