Rhubarb Festival at The Ridings

18th February 2026

The Rhubarb Festival returns…THIS
WEEKEND!

We can’t wait to be part of the celebrations of Wakefield’s favourite vegetable at our free, family friendly festival 🥳

Join us from Friday 20 – Sunday 22 February in the centre for:

🛍️ Handmade Market by Little Hummingbird Events on Saturday, 10am – 4pm, middle mall.

🫟 Face painting by Painting Rainbow Faces by Alexis, Friday,Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 3pm, upper mall.

🎧 Record Fayre by Premier Record Fairs, Saturday. 10am -4pm, main promotional space, middle mall.

🍀 Pop up Little Shop of Horrors photo opportunity by
Red Cape, Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 3pm, upper mall.

📇 Antique and Collectibles fayre by Wakefield Antique & Collectables The Ridings Centre Wakefield, Sunday, 11am – 4pm, middle mall.

⭐️ Star wars Cosplay characters by Phoenix Squad Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 3pm

Plus all our shops, entertainment venues and cafes will be open as usual – please show your support.

Plus we have the nearest car park ( will be pay on exit) to all the fun, with parking only 50p All day Sunday!

Opening Hours


Centre Open 7am - 10pm
Stores Open 9am - 5pm
Morrisons open 7am - 8pm Monday - Saturday
Reel Cinema open until 10pm daily


Bank Holiday Days 10.00am - 5.00pm ( with parking only 50p all day)

Store opening times vary, please check stores , their website / Facebook page for up to date times before travelling
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