Pontefract Liquorice Festival

Pontefract Liquorice Festival is back – and what a bumper crop it is, this year!

Get ready for sweet-themed fun celebrating Pontefract’s historic link with liquorice. Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a firm family favourite with something for everyone to enjoy including the return of the famous food and drink market!

Expect tasty treats to tempt the taste buds, quirky gifts and homeware that you just won’t find anywhere else. Explore the market whilst listening to live music from talented local musicians.

Bringing the whole family? Expect free face painting and non-stop street entertainment including Lucy Liquorice!