The first ever North End Road Festival takes place on Saturday 24th September.  The event offers not only a fantastic family day out for all ages, but also provides foodies and music fans with a voyage of discovery.  The traffic free street will host 5 live music locations, a Battle of the Bands competition,150 stalls, street entertainment and children’s activities along with the popular daily market. Start at one end and work your way down the street, stopping off at stalls and shops packed with arts, crafts, jewellery, vintage goods, candles, home accessories, fashion and gifts, along-side seasonal produce, fresh fruit and veg. Enjoy street food from around the globe including Caribbean, Ethiopian, Filipino, Italian, Korean, Middle Eastern and Thai, there’ll be treats for every taste. Be entertained by music from all genres including Rock, Neo Soul, Reggae, Ska, Funk, Classical, Grunge, along with Brazilian and a Steel Band. Plus comedy, dance, street theatre, children’s games, sporting activities and more.