Durham County Council has confirmed Bishop Auckland Food Festival will return to the town on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April.
The festival will feature over 140 independent traders selling everything from street food, cakes, locally brewed drinks, cheeses and chutneys, and even home-ware and pet treats.
Trader applications are now open for 2025 and vendors are being encouraged to express their interest before the deadline.
Businesses have until midnight on Friday 10th January to submit their application, with those successful notified shortly afterwards.
Further details of the festival, including celebrity guest announcements, will be released in the new year.
Traders who wish to be part of the festival can apply online at:
www.bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk