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Great British food, wine and music at Thame Food Festival this September.

Love food…wine…music…not to mention fun?  Then join us for the return of the Thame Food Festival on the 25th & 26th September 2021, the middle weekend of British Food Fortnight.

The time has come to celebrate everything our wonderful artisan and street food producers offer.  This year’s event is promising to be a real foodie destination with a myriad of food and drink experiences.  There will be chef and baker demonstrations galore, a pop-up pub, live music and children’s activities.

Over 100 artisan producers will be showcasing their food and drink delights.  You will be spoilt for choice…sweet, savoury, hot, cold, vegetarian, vegan – something delicious to suit every taste!  Many will be offering samples, alongside workshops and demonstrations; or why not stop by and ask them more about their business, why they created it and how they have found the last year or so.

Topping this will be numerous demonstrations on the main Stoves stage, featuring Alex Hollywood, Steven Carter-Bailey, Tristan Welch, The Crabstock Boys and Jun Tanaka to name just a few. Plus the wonderful Sarah Wyndham-Lewis – a leading Honey Sommelier – from Bermondsey Street Bees will be joining the stage on the Saturday. She will be sharing the principles of making honey infusions and then will finish off with quick honey-based cocktail!

Food Glorious Food Stage

For the first time, there will be the opportunity to get up close and personal with many of our stallholders as they share some of their insights on their business. This will include exploring more about the journey they have been on, why they love what they do and revealing the personalities behind the businesses.

Pop Up Pub

Brought to you by FestivAles, these areas will be packed to the rafters with tasty tipples. This will include a fantastic range of local award-winning brews or if cider is more your thing, then there will be delicious Peto Press on tap. Straight from Iford Estate, where they use their ancient orchards to create elegant ciders they will be available alongside delicious traditional ciders from Lilley’s in Somerset.

Dog Demonstration and Show

Once again, there will be dog shows and demonstrations by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.  Enter your four-legged companion into one (or more) categories on the day. All money raised goes directly to the charity.

More than just food

For the shopaholics out there, step into the marquee of eclectic home and kitchenware with Humble Country. And while you are with us get the festival vibes with the dedicated live music area.

There will also be lots of entertainment for the kids, with a dedicated Children’s Activity Area. Local charity Thomley will be joining with face painting, glitter tattoos, archery, giant bubbles, and more.  Plus, there will be all sorts of circus workshops, so if you’ve ever wanted to learn to juggle, polish your hula hooping skills or try you luch on the slackline, then head over to the Flotsam and The Fool Circus Tent.   All will be free to attend, but any donation to Thomley will be very welcome.

Come for the day…or the weekend

There’s something to appeal to everyone!  Easily accessible from Thame town centre with plenty of free parking if you are coming from further afield - come for the day or extend your visit over the weekend.

You can book with Covid-19 Confidence

Official guidance from the UK Gov, PHE and SODC is continuously being monitored and we will make sure the festival adheres to the latest guidance to ensure all visitors, stallholders, staff and volunteers enjoy a safe time. Should Coronavirus affect our ability to hold the festival, then we will transfer your booking or offer a full refund on your visitor tickets. However, please note that we will not be able to refund the handling fee.

Entrance in advance is £10 (plus VAT and £2.50 handling fee) or per day or £17 (plus VAT and £2.50 handling fee) for an adult weekend ticket. All accompanied children under 16 go free. Buy in advance online and be entered into our Magimix Prize Draw to win a Food Processor. If you join us on the day then entrance on the gate over the weekend is £12 adults (including vat) with no weekend tickets available.

Come eat, drink and do!  Join us for a fun, fabulous, feasting family day out!

Please see the festival website for details of artisan stalls, street food markets, and chef and baker demos on the Big Cookery Stage:
 

www.thamefoodfestival.co.uk