Castle Point Food and Drink Festival 2026

Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th May 2026

11am to 6pm

Waterside Farm Leisure Centre Recreational Ground

Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA

Adults £10

Under 16: FREE

Parking: FREE

VIP Tickets from £30

✨ 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦:

🥂 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸

🍸 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗯𝗮𝗿 – 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘂𝗲𝘀

 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 – 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆

🍽️ 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 

🎟️ 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 

🚻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 – 𝗻𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗹𝗲

🎶 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲…

—but with a 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 from start to finish.

⚠️ 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 – 𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬’𝗥𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗘, 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬’𝗥𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗘!

👉 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 & 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘

With 27 years of experience running some of Essex’s biggest and best-loved festivals, our team knows how to create an unforgettable weekend for the whole family.

Expect a vibrant mix of street food, artisan producers, craft drinks, live entertainment, and activities for all ages.

Join us for 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 of food, drink, shopping, music, and family fun at one of Essex’s favourite summer events!

Expect a fantastic mix of…

🍕 Street Food from Around the World

🧁 Cakes, Bakes & Sweet Treats

🍺 Craft Beer, Cider & Gin Bars

🧀 Artisan Cheeses, Sauces & Local Produce

🌱 Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & Halal Options

🎶 Live Music All Day

🎡 Kids Rides & Family Fun

🛍️ Craft & Gift Stalls

Whether you’re a foodie, a family looking for a great day out, or just fancy something tasty in hand – this event has it all.

🎟️ Entry: £10 per adult

👶 Under 16s FREE

♿ Disabled visitors - Carers are FREE 

🐾 Dogs with responsible owners welcome

📍 Easy access, plenty of parking, and a great atmosphere all day!

Don’t miss this mouth-watering  treat in  – bring your appetite, your friends… 

in conjunction with

Roman and Medieval Festival 2026

Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th June 

11am to 6 pm

Adults £10

Under 16: FREE

A huge fun packed and educational event in Colchester’s Castle Park.

Re-enactors from the Viking, Roman and Medieval periods showing fighting skills, cookery and living history camps.

A grand Market with all kinds of treasures for you to browse.

One of Britain’s largest and most exciting longbow competitions.

Ale bars, hog roast, excellent food outlets. Join in the archery and axe throwing.

Story tellers, puppeteers, traders, musicians, hawkers, wonderful sights and sounds

Free dressing up and activities for children.

Free parking.

Dogs welcome

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th June 2026

11am to 6pm

Adults £8

Under 16: FREE

VIP Tickets from £30

The fully stocked bar and VIP area provides waiter service with Champagne,Cocktails, Beer and non alcoholic drinks on offer.

Join us for 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 of food, drink, shopping, music, and family fun at one of Essex’s favourite summer events!

Expect a fantastic mix of…

🍕 Street Food from Around the World

🧁 Cakes, Bakes & Sweet Treats

🍺 Craft Beer, Cider & Gin Bars

🧀 Artisan Cheeses, Sauces & Local Produce

🌱 Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & Halal Options

🎶 Live Music All Day

🎡 Kids Rides & Family Fun

🛍️ Craft & Gift Stalls

Whether you’re a foodie, a family looking for a great day out, or just fancy a relaxed day with something tasty in hand – this event has it all.

🎟️ Entry: £10 per adult

👶 Under 16s FREE

♿ Disabled visitors - Carers are FREE 

🐾 Dogs with responsible owners welcome

📍 Easy access, plenty of free parking, and a great atmosphere all day!

Don’t miss this mouth-watering Bank Holiday treat in Colchester – bring your appetite, your friends…