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Market events and hiring
The Pannier Market's High Street location makes it an ideal venue for events.
When it isn't in use for its regular markets, the building hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the annual classic car show and Food Fest.
Contact the market team for more information and to find out how to book.
Upcoming events
Free Autumn Bingo on 10 October
Time: 1:30pm start
Bingo is back at Barnstaple Pannier Market! Join us for a fun, friendly (and completely FREE!) afternoon of bingo. There'll be prizes for a line, a full house, and a grand prize in the final flyer round! Why not pop down early and explore the market stalls? From local produce to crafts and unique gifts, there’s plenty to enjoy before the numbers are called. So grab your dabbers and bring your lucky charm, we’ll see you there!
All ages welcome!
North Devon FOODfest - 19 October
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
North Devon’s much-loved food and drink festival, FOODfest, will return this autumn on Sunday 19 October 2025 at the Barnstaple Pannier Market. Now in its sixteenth year, the event will once again celebrate the region’s thriving food and drink scene with a wide variety of local chefs, restaurants, street food vendors and artisan producers. Visitors can expect to sample and purchase an eclectic mix of flavours, from traditional favourites to contemporary street food, as well as explore a diverse range of locally produced beers, ciders, wines, and spirits. Updates about participating businesses, menus and entertainment will be shared over the coming weeks through FOODfest’s official Facebook and Instagram channels.
For more information, and to apply to trade at FOODfest 2025, please visit the council's website. We hope to see you there!
Barnstaple Blue - be part of the art!
Time: 11:30am - 4:00pm
Barnstaple Blue – Be Part of the Art!
This autumn, artists Penny Rowland Hill & Howard Porter will work with the community to create four painted panels inspired by the town’s historic colour.
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Tue 21 Oct & Sat 25 Oct
11am–4pm
No booking needed – just drop in and take part!
The project celebrates Barnstaple Blue – a colour woven into our heritage, from Brannam’s pottery to street signs and the newly restored market.
The finished artwork will be unveiled in the Pannier Market in early 2026.
Come along, get creative, and help bring Barnstaple Blue to life!
Free Autumn Bingo on 18 November
Time: 1:30pm start
Bingo is back at Barnstaple Pannier Market!
Join us for a fun, friendly (and completely FREE!) afternoon of bingo. There'll be prizes for a line, a full house, and a grand prize in the final flyer round! Why not pop down early and explore the market stalls? From local produce to crafts and unique gifts, there’s plenty to enjoy before the numbers are called. So grab your dabbers and bring your lucky charm, we’ll see you there!
All ages welcome!
Free Christmas Bingo on 3 December
Time: 1:30pm start
Get into the festive spirit with a fun, friendly (and completely FREE!) afternoon of bingo. Prizes include meat hampers ready for the big day, plus prizes for a line, a full house, and the grand prize in the final flyer round! Arrive early to browse the market stalls – from festive gifts to local produce, there’s something for everyone before the numbers are called. Grab your dabbers and join us for some Christmas fun!
All ages welcome!
Free Christmas Bingo on 11 December
Time: 1:30pm start
Get into the festive spirit with a fun, friendly (and completely FREE!) afternoon of bingo. Prizes include meat hampers ready for the big day, plus prizes for a line, a full house, and the grand prize in the final flyer round! Arrive early to browse the market stalls – from festive gifts to local produce, there’s something for everyone before the numbers are called. Grab your dabbers and join us for some Christmas fun!
All ages welcome!