Whitchurch Food and Drink Festival is making a highly anticipated return to Jubilee Park, promising a day filled with free family fun and celebration. Scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, the event will run from 10am to 6pm, with complimentary entry for all attendees.
Event Highlights and Partnerships
Whitchurch Town Council has collaborated with Shropshire Festivals to bring an exciting array of live music, local food stalls, and bars to the heart of the town. Visitors can look forward to cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs and a garden area teeming with activities hosted by local community groups.
Children's Activities
Youngsters will be thoroughly entertained in a dedicated children's zone featuring inflatables, circus skills workshops, and even the chance to meet visiting alpacas. Additionally, children aged 11 and under can participate in a colouring competition at the library, with the winner receiving £250 for a local garden project. The Mayor of Whitchurch, Rose Hall, will announce the lucky winner during the festival.
Main Stage and Live Performances
The main stage will showcase a variety of local talent, including performances by the Whitchurch Brass Band and groups from Sir John Talbot's School. The demonstration stage will feature James Sherwin from Wild Shropshire, who recently appeared on the Great British Menu television programme.
Adult Entertainment
For adults, a mini ale trail will guide visitors to popular town centre establishments such as The Black Bear and The Crafty Dragon, offering a taste of local brews.
Community Spirit
Mayor Rose Hall expressed her enthusiasm, stating: "Join us for a day out for all the family, celebrating Whitchurch's fantastic food and drink sector, with the region's best chefs, producers, performers, and businesses. It promises to be a brilliant day where we hope to welcome visitors from further afield who can discover our fantastic local businesses and venues. I look forward to seeing you all there!"
Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals shared her delight in helping the town host this popular community event: "It's a privilege to be asked to deliver this event for such a warm, welcoming town. After the success of last year's festival, we hope to see lots of people enjoying an epic event in the park, which is free to attend. Thank you to our sponsors, Barti Rum, Monks Estate Agents, County Loos, Dulson Training, Cartwrights Waste Disposal, and Paycare for supporting the event and helping us to provide the best event we can."
For more information or to apply for a stall, visit the official festival website.
