Middlesbrough’s renowned Orange Pip Market is back this Saturday (31 August) for a feast of great food, drink and entertainment.
Fans of the finest artisan produce and great local live music are guaranteed a day to remember as the popular event returns to Baker/Bedford Street at the weekend.
The best local makers, bakers and cocktail shakers will be on hand as the crowds enjoy an amazing array of stalls and sup a pint or two in the streets’ legendary micropubs.
Live music from the region’s up and coming acts and family-friendly activities will ensure it’s a memorable day out for the whole family.
Alongside returning firm favourites, visitors to Saturday’s Pip can look forward to trying tasty morsels from a clutch of newcomers:
- Deja Street Food - out of this world street food and sushi
- Whao Bao - brilliant bao buns
- Divine Bakery - homemade cheesecakes
- Crepe Expectations - sweet and savoury crepes
- Sparkle & Magic - seriously good street food and ice-creams
- The Little Indian - sensational Indian street food
- Chez Dip - delicious French dip sandwiches
And there’s no shortage of musical entertainment from 1pm:
- 1pm Singer-songwriter Eve Conway
- 2pm Jazzy and soulful vocalist Marina Josephina
- 3pm Indie-pop artist Sarah Johnsone
- 4pm All-girl grunge/indie rock band The Wednesday Flowers
Orange Pip Markets have welcomed Perco Foods - one of the UK’s leading food importers and distributors – as headline sponsor for the 2024 season.
Cllr Philippa Storey, Middlesbrough’s Deputy Mayor and Executive member for Culture, said: “Orange Pip Market is rightly established as one of the highlights of Middlesbrough’s social calendar and one of the best events of its kind in the region.
“It’s a true showcase of the fantastic food, drink and entertainment we have right on our doorstep, and it gives a real boost to the town centre.
“As an added bonus the weather forecast is looking great for Saturday – see you there!”
An end of season Orange Pip party, to coincide with Teesside’s Pride event and Middlesbrough Art Week, will take place on Centre Square on Saturday, September 28.