They have been and gone for the year, but the Three Tuns at Deckham always have stuff on during a Bank Holiday weekend.

They have had the Gateshead International Pie Festival for a few years, but this year saw the first ever Gateshead International Kebab Festival and also the first Gateshead International Pizza Festival.

Plenty food, cheap bear and generally live music on afterwards.
Russ Tippins was on performing a solo set, after the Pie Festival. I didn't get to the other two, so not sure who or what was on.

Worth keeping your eyes open to see what 'festivals' they have on next year.