FRIDAY evenings of food, music and entertainment will officially be back in Armentieres Square this year.
Tameside Council has confirmed that the popular Stalybridge Street Fest will be returning.
The Correspondent reported last week that the local authority had submitted an application for £20,000 from the newly-named Local Authority Flexible Grants programme – formerly known as the UK Shared Prosperity Fund – to fund the event for an additional year.
The early-evening and family-friendly street food and drink market offers a variety of hot food, drinks, family entertainment and live music, as well as providing a boost to local businesses.
It will be back on Friday, April 11, from 5pm to 9pm and will run on the second Friday of every month at the same times, up to and including September.
The council says the event in November is still to be confirmed and will be part of the town’s Christmas celebrations.
Street Fest has proved to be a hit since its 2021 inception, attracting visitors from across Tameside and beyond.
Last year, the council brought its operations in house after it was initially run by The Market Company.
The Executive Member for Lifelong Learning and Culture says it’s fantastic to have it back on the menu.
“The event’s success over the past few years really highlights the local pride and community spirit here,” said Councillor Leanne Feeley, who represents the Dukinfield/Stalybridge ward.
“It’s great to see so many local traders involved, helping us continue to generate real economic benefits for Stalybridge through extra footfall from across Tameside and outside the borough.
“These events bring people together, support businesses, and give our economy a welcome boost helping to showcase everything Stalybridge has to offer visitors.”
More information – including event details and dates – can be found at www.intameside.co.uk/StalybridgeStreetFest