A programme of three themed festivals has been announced for 2026 at Barnstaple Pannier Market, bringing together plants, arts and crafts, food and drink, and live entertainment across the year.
The festivals will each take place from 10am to 4pm and will offer free entry, creating accessible, family-friendly days out in the heart of the town.
The 2026 festival dates are:
• Springfest – 12 April
• Artsfest – 26 July
• Foodfest – 18 October
Each event will showcase a wide range of stalls alongside food and drink traders, with entertainment scheduled throughout the day. Full entertainment line-ups and further event details will be announced closer to each date.
Holly Bransby, Barnstaple Pannier Market Manager, said: “We’re delighted to confirm the dates for our three 2026 festivals. Each event will celebrate something slightly different, but all will share the same welcoming atmosphere, high-quality traders and a strong focus on supporting local producers and creatives. We encourage everyone to save the dates now and follow our Facebook for further announcements in the coming months.”
Traders interested in getting involved in any of the 2026 festival events are invited to contact the market team at panniermarket@northdevon.gov.uk for further information.
Organisers are encouraging residents and visitors alike to mark their calendars and look out for updates as plans continue to develop.
All events will take place at Barnstaple Pannier Market from 10am to 4pm, with free entry throughout the day.