Food Vendor
3rd May 2026 — That's a Wrap!
Thank You,
Shaftesbury!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part — our brilliant volunteers, traders, cheese racers, and our generous sponsors. You made the day unforgettable.
Shaftesbury Food Festival … proudly local, deliciously global.
A Record-Breaking Day
Over 12,000 Visitors — A New Record
This year's festival welcomed more than 12,000 visitors to Shaftesbury — our biggest turnout ever. Shaftesbury also featured in most of the major newspapers on Bank Holiday Monday, including The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian.
We look forward to welcoming you back on Sunday 2nd May 2027.
Traders — 2nd May 2027
Expressions of Interest Now Open
We are now taking expressions of interest from traders who would like to join us for the next festival on Sunday 2nd May 2027.
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More Across the Weekend
The festival stretches beyond Sunday — here's what else is happening.
29th Apr – 5th May
A Feast for the Eyes
Art exhibition — 10am–4pm daily at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
Friday 1st May
The Great Food Quiz
Sold OutFun quiz night at Sorelle, Motcombe.
Saturday 2nd May
The Food Trail
Explore local producers with tastings and tours.
Sunday 3rd May
Food Festival Day
Street Market, Cheese Race, MasterChefs Live & live music.
Festival Highlights
Celebrating local food producers and regional Dorset cuisine on the bank holiday.
Gold Hill Cheese Race
Watch contestants carry a 23kg cheese up the world-famous Gold Hill from the Hovis advert. All ages welcome!
Local Producers
Explore a variety of local food and drink producers celebrating the best of Dorset produce.
MasterChefs Live
Live cookery from former MasterChef winners and finalists, hosted by The Kitchen Table.
Featured Vendors
Over 100 food stalls, beverage vendors and craft stands. More vendors to be announced soon.
Food Vendor
Book and Bucket Cheese
Craft
Catherine Potter Crafts
Craft
Compton Candle Co
Food Vendor
Crepe Salut
Food Vendor
Farmgirl Sausages
Food Vendor
Hettie Hen Scotch Eggs
Food Vendor
Oxfords Bakery
Craft
Pretty Little Unicorn
Food Vendor
South Paddocks
Food Vendor
The Olive Pit
Festival Special
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Masterclasses
Two bonus sessions with Michael Barber of Barber’s Bean-to-Bar, hosted at The Grosvenor.
- 10:00 AMChocolate Gâteau Masterclass — show-stopping pastry & finishing techniques.
- 1:00 PMTaste the Journey — a guided sensory tasting from cocoa bean to finished bar.
Get Involved
Join the Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is the team behind the Food Festival and many other community projects. Join us to help promote our wonderful town, support local businesses, and get involved in projects like this one.
Get Involved
Whether you're racing, selling, volunteering or visiting — there's something for everyone.