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Wensleydale Artisan Food Market Opens Peak Summer Season

Wensleydale Artisan Food Market Opens Peak Summer Season

25 July 2026

Food producers from across Wensleydale gathered in Hawes today for the opening of the town's headline summer artisan food market

Hawes Market Place hosted dozens of local food stalls this morning as regional producers showcased craft cheeses, grass-fed meats, artisan bread, and handmade preserves to summer visitors.

Organised by local trade groups, the summer market series provides an important showcase for small-scale agricultural businesses and speciality food makers operating across Wensleydale and Swaledale.

Market organisers confirmed that additional pop-up sessions will take place every weekend through peak holiday season to support local farm diversification efforts.