THE 'biggest' Taste of the Sea yet took place in Maryport this weekend.
Thousands of people ate, drank, danced and shopped at the fifth event that took place around the town's historic waterfront on August 9 and 10.
Spread over two sites, the food festival also used the new Harbourside event space, created as part of Cumberland Council’s £12 million regeneration projects, and the Marine Road show field.
Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s executive member for vibrant and healthy places, said: “What a weekend! It is fantastic to see the Taste Cumbria events getting bigger and better and bringing millions of pounds into the local economy. Thank you to the people of Maryport for really getting behind Taste of the Sea and making us so welcome.
“The biggest vote of thanks has to go to our event team, volunteers, sponsors and supporters. Many months of work goes into staging these festivals, and their dedication makes it all possible.”
The festival also marked the official opening of the new event space, where international chef Jack Stein, son of TV star Rick Stein, and Cartmel’s Masterchef winner Irini Tzortzoglou, were both showcasing their skills.
Elsewhere in the festival, there was a Producers’ Market, packed with local food and drink, two stages for live entertainment, and a Rum Bar, run by the team from Maryport Round Table.
The team from Chelaris fishing boat sold their catch, many traders, including the Oyster Bar, sold out twice, and the Teenage Market and TEG Retail stalls were also trading.
Ten of Maryport’s businesses also took part in a postcard trail featuring scenes from the past and promoting Maryport Maritime Museum ahead of its opening this Autumn.
"Thank you also to the other 2025 sponsors, Milburns Solicitors, Grants Oak Smoked, Thomas Armstrong Construction and Forth Engineering, and our supporters Maryport Business Group, Maryport Round Table and Maryport Harbour Authority."
As in previous years, it's expected the event brought a significant boost to the local economy.
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