Macclesfield is to host the UK's first town-wide roaming coffee festival.

Macclesfield Town Council has announced plans for the first-ever Macclesfield Coffee Festival, with 28 local venues getting involved.

Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 17, this free event will feature freebies, discounts, workshops, talks and live music.

A Facebook post shared by the council reads: "Macclesfield has an inside joke - 'Not another coffee shop!'

"But our growing European café culture represents something much bigger - a town rooted in community, creativity, art, intellect and independent entrepreneurship.

"As the way we socialise changes, we are increasingly choosing great coffee, food and conversation, while taking a greater interest in the people, ethics, skills, flavours and heritage behind what we consume.

"Macclesfield is fast becoming the North West's go-to destination for independent, high-quality food and drink, and we want to celebrate what makes our town special.

"Macclesfield Coffee Festival, on Saturday, October 17, is the UK's first town-centre roaming coffee festival, bringing together independent cafés, baristas, bakers, chefs and makers and encouraging visitors to explore, taste, discover and connect.

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"Rather than one festival venue, the whole town becomes the festival - inviting you to spend the day exploring, discovering hidden gems on your doorstep and perhaps finding your new favourite spot for a brew and a boogie.

"With 28 local businesses involved, it will be a fantastic celebration of some of our very best small businesses."

Yas Bean is one of 28 businesses taking part in the Macclesfield Coffee Festival (Credit: Rolph & Co Photography)

Macclesfield Coffee Festival will feature a photography exhibition, the history and evolution of Arighi Bianchi's Caffe AB, coffee watercolour painting workshops, coffee from around the world, and coffee and beats in Proper Sound.

Many of the participating businesses are also offering discounts, freebies and special offers to entice new and old customers alike to get involved.

More information on each of the activities taking place as part of the coffee festival will be shared from Monday, October 5.

Jen Halland, the council's new events manager, added: "We have created this event to celebrate Macclesfield's brilliant community and independent businesses, bringing people together, boosting local cafés and putting Macclesfield on the map as the perfect mix of the Peak District and a great brew."