Colchester Food and Drink Festival – 27th June – 28th June 2026

When: June 27th -28th 2026 11am-6pm both days

Where: Lower Castle Park, St Peters Street entrance (Ryegate) Colchester, C01 1HL.

Tickets: Adults £8.00, under 16s FREE

VIP Marquee Tickets:

VIP Marquee: Per Seat - £30
VIP Marquee: Table of Six - £160
VIP Marquee: Table of Eight - £210

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

Join us in Colchester’s beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There will be lots of old favourites and this year we have some new and exciting stalls and products to tempt you.

Join us for 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 of food, drink, shopping, music, and family fun at one of Essex’s favourite summer events – right by the river at Promenade Park!

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

PLUS…

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

Entry: £8 per adult

Under 16s FREE

Disabled visitors & carers FREE (with ID)

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

FREE parking: 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄, 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗖𝗢𝟭 𝟭𝗫𝗡

Walk along Pavilion View and cross at the

Lower Castle Park footbridge

𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 from the festival.

The route will be sign posted and staff on hand to help with directions.

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 is available at the leisure center.

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

Alcohol & Bag Search Policy

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, we do not permit attendees to bring their own alcohol into our events.

Bag searches will be conducted at the entrance, and any alcohol found will be confiscated.

By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, guests agree to comply with this policy. Failure to do so may result in refusal of entry or removal from the event.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Ticket Sales Policy
All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. This does not affect your statutory rights under UK consumer law.

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Ticket Sales Policy
All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. This does not affect your statutory rights under UK consumer law.