Everything on the menu at Northwich's Piña Colada Festival

Now in its sixth year, the town-wide celebration will see dozens of businesses serving up special cocktails, mocktails, and themed food, while thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy live entertainment, music, parades, and family activities across the town centre.

Festival-goers will be able to sample everything from classic piña coladas and alcohol free alternatives to Hawaiian burgers, pineapple paninis, and piña colada mousse as businesses embrace the Caribbean-inspired event.

Among those taking part is The Swinging Witch on Crown Street, which sold more than 1,000 piña coladas during last year's festival.

The venue will once again be hosting Caribbean steel pan music alongside live sport throughout the day.

There will also be a best dressed competition, with a £100 prize to spend at a town centre business up for grabs.

High expectations at the the Bird and Hat in the Bull Ring, what with being a specialist rum bar and all (Image: Karl Brookes Photography)

Organisers Northwich Business Improvement District (BID) has announced a carefully selected line-up of independent food traders for this year's event after listening to feedback from festival-goers.

The BID says the traders have been chosen not only for the quality of their food but also because of their support for the town, while offering products which are not already available in Northwich.

It added Northwich's own bars, restaurants, cafés, and shops remain at the heart of the festival, with many planning special menus, stalls, and outdoor seating areas.

Ellis Wardle, chair of Northwich BID, said: "The Piña Colada Festival has become a firm favourite in Northwich and, despite the name, it's about so much more than piña coladas.

With many bars and restaurants putting their own spin on the classic cocktail, there is bound to be one for you (Image: Karl Brookes Photography)

"It’s a fantastic family-friendly day out, with live music, parades, activities, and entertainment for all ages taking place across the town centre.

"What makes the festival particularly special is the way the whole town gets behind it.

"Our shops, bars and restaurants really embrace the day with their own offers, food, drinks, and festival specials.

Something a little fruity perhaps? (Image: Karl Brookes Photography)

"We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back this August for another fun-filled day, and hope visitors will take the opportunity to explore the town and enjoy everything Northwich has to offer."

Activities will take place across several locations, including Apple Market Place, Witton Quarter, and Barons Quay.

Businesses offering cocktails and mocktails

• Barons, 13 Witton Street
• BEAR, Unit 4, Barons Quay
• Bombay Quay, Hayhurst Quay
• Clock Tower, Chester Way
• Corner Haus, 34-36 Witton Street
• Gaia, 84 Witton Street
• Grape & Bean, 15 Market Street
• Goblin Coffee & Beer, 3 Witton Walk
• Paradox Cafe, 38 Witton Street
• Phase 1 Hair, 78 Witton Street
• Quayside, 129 Witton Street
• Sew Easy, 80 Witton Street
• Sunny BBQ, 96 Witton Street
• The Gladstone Club, Station Road
• The Salty Dog, 23 High Street
• The Swinging Witch, 3 Crown Street
• Vinnies, 5 Market Street
• Wildwood, Unit 6, Barons Quay
• Witton Chimes, 122 Witton Street
• ZaZa Café Bar, 57 Witton Street

Businesses offering cocktails only

• The Bird and Hat, 12a Bull Ring
• The Bullring NW, 5-7 High Street
• The Green Dragon, 169 Witton Street
• The Penny Black, 110 Witton Street
• The Salthouse NW, Hayhurst Quay

Visitors enjoying a cocktail served in a whole pineapple at the Salty Dog on High Street (Image: Karl Brookes Photography)

Businesses offering mocktails only

• Charlies Cafe, 85 Witton Street
• Costa Coffee, 51-53 Witton Street
• The Coffee House, Leicester Street
• Wild Tots, Unit 14, Barons Quay

Food

• BEAR
• Birtwisle's Butchers
• Bombay Quay
• Charlies Cafe
• Clock Tower
• Costa Coffee
• Corner Haus
• Gaia
• Grape & Bean
• Goblin Coffee & Beer
• Greggs
• McDonald's
• Northwich Tandoori
• Paradox Cafe
• Quayside
• Relish Tandoori
• Subway
• Sunny BBQ
• The Coffee House
• The Gladstone Club
• The Penny Black
• Vinnies
• Webbs Butchers
• Wildwood
• Wild Tots
• ZaZa Café Bar

Let's not forget, is was the music which kicked the whole thing off (Image: Karl Brookes Photography)

Festival merchandise and themed goods

• Flocking Legless
• Max Spielmann
• Quayside
• The Bullring NW
• The Salthouse NW

The Piña Colada Festival takes place in Northwich town centre on Saturday, August 22.