The Shaftesbury Food Festival 2026

Get ready to experience the flavors of Dorset like never before! The Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Shaftesbury Food Festival on May 3rd, 2026. Transforming the heart of our historic town, the festival will feature over 130 premier food and drink stalls stretching from the bustling High Street to the breathtaking vistas of Park Walk.

Whether you’re here to watch live culinary magic at The Kitchen Table demonstrations, enjoy local entertainment, or take on the ultimate challenge carrying a 23kg wheel of cheese up the iconic “Hovis Hill” in the world-famous Gold Hill Cheese Run, there is something for every appetite. This is our first year at the helm, and we want you to be part of the story. Come celebrate the very best of our region and help us make this a day to remember!