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.

Holly Bransby, Barnstaple Pannier Market Manager, said: “We’re delighted to bring FOODfest back for another year. It’s always inspiring to see so many local businesses under one roof, sharing their passion and creativity with thousands of visitors. FOODfest is not only a celebration of North Devon’s vibrant food and drink scene but also a fantastic platform for our traders to connect with new audiences. We can’t wait to welcome everyone this October."

Applications for stallholders are open via North Devon Council’s website and will close on 15 September. With spaces expected to fill quickly, prospective traders are urged to submit their applications without delay.

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.