Wilmslow street food and music festival hailed 'huge success'

Little ones were lifted into the air to see colossal Sophie close-up as she meandered through the streets.

Hundreds packed into Bank Square for the free community event which brought town centre businesses, traders and residents together for a summer celebration.

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Crowds came out for Wilmslow's first ever street food and music festival (Image: Supplied)

Food from all over the world was served at pop-up stalls, restaurants, cafes and bars as street entertainers provided live music and dancing.

Sophia, a giant puppet, captivated children as she meandered through the streets (Image: Supplied)

Wilmslow Business Improvement District (BID) and Market Co teamed up to launch the festival on Friday, August 30.

Singer Sinini Ngwenya (Image: Supplied)

The family-friendly event saw visitors sampling a wide range of dishes from 15 food outlets and local businesses.

Live music and entertainment created a carnival atmosphere.

Street entertainers created a carnival atmosphere (Image: Supplied)

BID manager Lisa Russett said: "The first Wilmslow Street Fest was a huge success and a true celebration of Wilmslow’s strong community spirit and vibrant local partnerships.

“It was brilliant to see so many residents and visitors come together to support and celebrate our town.

The Pasty Bus was among the food stalls (Image: Supplied)

“This was the first event of many, and we are looking forward to announcing the next date for Wilmslow Street Fest very soon."

Children were lifted up to see Sophia, the giant puppet perform (Image: Supplied)

Founder of Market Co Denise Valente added: "I was blown away by the number of people that came along to the very first Wilmslow Street Fest in Market Co’s hometown.

Curry from Potyo was one of the many dishes from all over the world being served (Image: Supplied)

“It was heart-warming to see families and friends enjoying time together and rewarding to hear feedback first hand, which was overwhelmingly positive from the traders, the public and performers.

Crowds were mesmerised to watch Sophia, the colourful puppet walk along the street (Image: Supplied)

“It certainly was a big sprinkle of va-va-voom as promised.”

Joanna Davies, Wilmslow BID Chair and owner of Black White Denim, said: “Yet again Wilmslow has delivered a way better event for our brilliant community.

“Wilmslow Street Fest was more like a large-scale music festival than a market town street party.

“Bring on the next one.”

Freshly prepared street food was served by Just Gyros, The Pizza Maker, Hungry Critters, Sassy Sandwich Co, The Thai Van, Bhaji Boss, The Samosa Guys, The Cheeky Swine Hog Roast, Pasta Ferrazza, Wings & Things, Potyo, Waffles & Coffee Co, Vintro and Gingers Comfort Emporium. 

Global Grooves from Manchester provided the giant puppet Sophia.

The positive feedback has paved the way for future events.

Plans are already in place to make it a regular feature in the town's social calendar.

Details of the next Wilmslow Food Fest will be announced soon.