Joyous pictures as hundreds enjoy rum, dancing and music at Leeds Rum Festival 2024

Hundreds of people gathered at Leeds Dock on Saturday (September 14) to indulge in a celebration of everything rum.

Leeds Rum Festival brought a “premier all-round experience” for rum lovers with more than 50 different rums from all over the world to enjoy.

For one day, Fearns at Leeds Dock transformed into the home of infectious music, immersive masterclasses, dancing, rum samples and much more.

Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding brought his camera to capture some of the highlights from this year’s festival.

Here are 15 of the best photos from the 2024 Leeds Rum Festival at Fearns:

7. Leeds Rum Festival at Fearns, Leeds Dock

Cheers from Owen Neary and Dave Masrsl;and of Bounty Rum a main sponsor of the event. | Steve Riding/National World

Caribbean dancers bring their moves to the festival. | Steve Riding/National World

Elliott Duke, Dudley Hopkins and Matthew McQueen dressed for the occasion. | Steve Riding/National World

Karl Smith, Joanne Smith, Liam Edwards and Chloe Smith enjoying the festival. | Steve Riding/National World

Caribbean dancers at Leeds Rum Festival. | Steve Riding/National World

A packed audience for a rum masterclass from Nate Booker, of Monin, talking about cocktails and their history. | Steve Riding/National World