The Winckley Square Food Festival in 2012 drew hundreds of visitors down into the square

Winckley Square is about to be transformed for two days of food and entertainment.

The Winckley Square Weekender takes place on Preston’s historic Georgian Square but also on the surrounding streets such as Cross, Cannon and Guildhall Street.

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It starts from 11am on Friday and the city council are promising a packed two days of activity happening on Winckley Square.

The food at the festival is due to be a highlight with Olive Press owner Paul Heathcote pledging to bring burgers of the world to life in his Square Shack.

A Guild City Stage is going to have live music throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.

Tim Joel, events manager at Preston City Council, said: “There is a real public desire to maintain the spirit of Preston Guild and Winckley Weekend takes a mix of Guild activities and themes and incorporates them into this weekend of festivities.

“Winckley Square, Winckley Street, Guildhall Street, Cannon Street and Cross Street will be thriving and full of colour, music and people and will be alive into the evening for people to enjoy food and drinks.

“The weekend will really highlight the assets of the Winckley area and show off the potential, showcasing an eclectic mix of traders and professional services ahead of the areas upcoming major improvements.”

A sun bird will hover above Winckley Square

The council has also hired a giant sun bird to take over the Square, measuring 4m high with a 5m wingspan it will soar above the crowds.

Weather forecasters are predicting a cloudy day on Friday with temperatures of 12 degrees and the sun to come out on Saturday with temperatures reaching 13 degrees.

A full list of what’s happening on each day and when is below:

Friday 2 May

Event runs from 11am till 10pm

Paul Heathcote’s Square Shack, world burgers and bar – 6pm till 11pm

Vintage fair – 11am till 7pm

Street performers, live music, walkabout theatre – all day

Fashion shows – Guildhall Street – 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm

Winckley Street cafes and bars open throughout the day and into the evening

Graffiti artist – Guildhall Street – 11am till 3pm

Peruvian street cantina and havana bar on Chaddock Street – 11.30am till 6pm

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World teas on Cannon Street – all day and into evening

Winckley Square THI and gardens project consultation – Architruck, Cross Street – 10am till 4pm

Saturday 3 May

Event runs from 10am till 10pm

Vintage Fair – 10am till 5pm

Paul Heathcote’s Square Shack, world burgers and bar – 12noon till 11:00pm

Blue Badge Guided history tours of Winckley Square – 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 4pm. Free. Leaving from the architruck on Cross Street

Fashion shows – Guildhall Street – 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm and 5.30pm

Winckley Street cafes and bars open throughout the day and into the evening

Peruvian street cantina and Havana bar on Chaddock Street – 11.30am – 6pm

World teas on Cannon Street – all day and into evening

Winckley Square THI and gardens project consultation – Architruck, Cross Street – 10am till 4pm

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