A number of Stockport’s best bars, pubs and restaurants will be in attendance
Grade II-listed Stockport Market (Image: Stockport Council)
The organisers behind a popular Stockport street party have confirmed its return – and this year it’ll be even bigger. The aptly named Stock Party will return this June with new locations also announced.
It was started by the people behind Block Party festival, which started off in Manchester city centre. A sister event was then announced for Stockport last summer, and attracted huge crowds as it took over the historic Underbanks in the Old Town.
Block Party is a festival that has previously taken place seasonally at Piccadilly Trading Estate in Manchester.
It’s a multi-venue party hosted by much-loved Manchester breweries, Cloudwater, Track, Balance, and Sureshot and sees over 1,000 people attending each time.
The festival is hosted by Manchester breweries, Cloudwater, Track, Balance, and Sureshot (Image: Cloudwater Brew Co)
This year’s Stockport event will take place on Saturday, June 7 from 12pm until 9pm.
“Stock Party celebrates Stockport’s vibrant independent scene by showcasing the best in local food, drink, music and creativity,” said the organisers when announcing this year’s event.
“With the continued support of Totally Stockport, we are expanding beyond the Underbank and Robinson Brewery Yard to include the iconic Stockport Market Place.”
Robinsons Brewery on Lower Hillgate will be home to the main festival square and bar(Image: Copyright Unknown)
Organisers added that the outdoor area of the brewery will be transformed into a festival square featuring a beer bar collaboration with Track Brewing, Robinsons and Runway.
Meanwhile, on kitchen duties, the acclaimed restaurant, Where the lights gets in, will be on hand serving up burgers alongside natural wine.
Cocktail fans can also get their fix from Bohemian Arts Club, while Honest Crust will be on pizza duties and there will be dishes from much-loved restaurant, Mekong Cat.
Organisers added: “In addition, incredible food and drink pop-ups will line the Underbank. The Cloudwater bar will serve their freshest brews straight from the tap alongside Bruk, Marley’s Taco’s, Cafe San Juan, Cantaloupe, Yellowhammer, Little Scarves and more.”
The event was first held on The Underbanks in Stockport Old Town(Image: The Spinn/Adam Thomas)
The street party will also feature live music across numerous stages with live DJs keeping people entertained throughout the day There will also be after parties continuing into the night at Pink and the Red Bull up the road.
Also welcoming families, there will be spaces in the new community hub, Stockroom, for creative activities and workshops for all ages.
Entry is free and no tickets are required to attend the event on Saturday, June 7.