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THE Manchester Picnic returns this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (29-31 August) to entertain families and foodies in Piccadilly Gardens. Head down there for a variety of pop-up picnic traders, live music, games and entertainment.
This year’s theme is ‘Play’ to celebrate the recent opening of the new children’s playground near the Victoria Memorial in Piccadilly Gardens
A host of tasty traders will be tempting your tastebuds with the region’s highest quality street food, served each day from 11am – 6pm.
Look out for authentic Indian street food from Chaat Cart, Mediterranean delights from Papa G’s and a taste of Spain from Choccy Churros. Piggie Smalls will be on hand with smoked hot dogs and BBQ pulled pork, and there'll be a twist on traditional fish and chips from Fish&.
American-style Cantina Latina will make its Manchester Picnic debut, while China Town’s Wasabi will return for a fifth year with a tantalizing selection of sushi and noodles. Mexican-inspired Chiquito, Cowboy Burgers and Fire and Salt BBQ will also be serving up a range of savoury dishes.
For the sweet-toothed, Ginger’s Emporium will be there with its award-winning ice-cream and there'll be freshly baked treats from Martin’s Craft Bakery. Wash it all down with mouth-watering iced drinks from Matilda’s and freshly brewed teas and coffees from Lulabelles’ pink caravan,
Organised by the Piccadilly Partnership and CityCo, The Manchester Picnic has become a highlight of the city centre summer calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Play’ to celebrate the recent opening of the new children’s playground near the Victoria Memorial in Piccadilly Gardens.
Win Picnic Goodies from Manchester Picnic
Manchester Picnic is giving away three fantastic prizes to reflect the three different days of the event. Friday's prize is for couples.
Saturday's prize is for everyone, and Sunday's is for families to reflect the children's activities that day – including the return of the popular teddy bears' picnic.
Click the red Enter The Competition button now.
Couples Prize
- Picnic hamper from Debenhams (Market Street) worth £90.
- £20 voucher to spend at Manchester Picnic.
General Prize
- Picnic backpack cool bag from Marks and Spencer (Exchange Street) worth £39.50.
- Picnic and BBQ essentials from Clas Ohlson (Manchester Arndale) including a pink bucket barbecue, a cool box, paper hot drink cups, plates, napkins, water dispenser, picnic blanket, cutlery, and a salad box, worth £54.
- £20 voucher to spend at Manchester Picnic.
Family Prize
- Picnic LEGO set from The LEGO Store (Manchester Arndale) worth £19.99.
- Cath Kidston backpack (King Street) worth £45.
- £20 voucher to spend at Manchester Picnic.
To be in with a chance of winning one of the three prizes, click the red Enter The Competition button.
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