Swanage Fish & Food Festival

05/06/2026

The 13th and 14th June! We are going to be taking part at two fantastic events. See us in the Artisan tent and Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival. Fingers crossed this works, we've never operated at two different events at the same time before so come and make us both very busy with questions about our ceramics, interior design ideas and hopefully a purchase or two!!

05/06/2026

Take the Albert Challenge next weekend!

It is that magical time of year where we are with the public who love seafood. Swanage Fish & Food Festival Lymington Seafood Festival The Dorset Seafood Festival Come and see us and take the Albert Challenge - have a tattoo or buy a craft item made by some very talented volunteers. Fishermen's Mission - We hope to see you and please share! If you would like to volunteer- please contact me see post!

04/06/2026

As Julia says; don’t forget to order your platters!

Only 25days until the start of the fish Swanage Fish & Food Festival
how exciting
this year we will be running an Oyster bar... so offering fresh oysters to eat in or take away... you will be able to pair up your oysters with some delicious sparkling Bride Valley Wineswho will be serving on site alongside us...
Also i will be offering my platters TO ORDER ONLY as usual,, all you need to do is put in an order with me directly and i will have it for onsite ready for you to enjoy....
the prices remain the same as last year .....
really look forward to the 13th and 14th June

29/05/2026

✨Don’t forget our Window Dressing competition for the Fish & Food Festival!

Here is a little reminder of window from 2024. 🩵💚

If you would like to take part and would like a poster to display in your window, please message us.

Judging will take place during the morning of Friday 12th June with a prize for the winner! 🎉🐟🦞🥘🍕🍤🏆

A lovely way to decorate the town, to celebrate and to make people smile! 😃

29/05/2026

Come along to the festival 13-14 June 2026 and check out these gold award winning fabulous traders!
So chuffed they are joining us this year! 🎉🏆👏👏

🏆 We Have Only Gone & Won Gold 🤩 That’s Certainly Made The Baking In 32c Worth It! 🏆

26/05/2026

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Bronze Sponsors 🌟

Our wonderful group of Bronze Sponsors are an essential part of making the Swanage Fish & Food Festival possible, and we are incredibly grateful for their generous support.

We are so lucky to have loyal returning sponsors who continue to support the festival year after year, alongside new sponsors with whom we are excited to build lasting relationships.

A heartfelt thank you to and Weymouth Cider for supporting the festival in 2026, and helping us create another fantastic family-friendly weekend for the community and visitors alike. 💙🐟🍴

📅: 13-14 June 2026
⏰: 11am-7pm Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday
📍: Sandpit Field, Swanage
💷: FREE

24/05/2026

🌟 Everyone’s Welcome at Swanage Fish & Food Festival 🌟

We want everyone to feel comfortable, included and able to enjoy a fantastic day out with us at Sandpit Field this June 💛 To help make the festival as accessible as possible, here are some of the facilities and support available across the weekend:

💷 Free Entry
Keeping the festival free to enter means everyone can come along and enjoy the atmosphere, regardless of budget. Whether you’re joining us for the live music, chef demos, family-friendly fun, artisan stalls or simply to soak up the festival vibe, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

♿ Accessible Festival Site
Sandpit Field is mostly flat, with level or gently sloping access points, making it easier for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility to move around the site.

🧺 Picnic Seating
We have even more picnic tables this year within the central seating area making access to tables even easier for visitors with mobility needs. If you’d like assistance finding a space, our friendly volunteers will be delighted to help.

🚻 Accessible Toilets
Clearly signposted accessible toilet facilities will be available throughout the event, with volunteers nearby if you need directions or support.

🅿️ Blue Badge Parking
Designated Blue Badge parking spaces are available at the Main Beach Car Park, just a short and mostly level route from the festival entrance.

🤗 With the large space available on Sandpit Field, there are always pockets of relative quiet to escape to if required, however, please recognise restricted areas for your own safety.

🩺 First Aid Assistance
There will full first aid cover across the whole weekend.

ℹ️ Information & Assistance
If you need any help during your visit, please pop by the Information Tent where our team will be happy to assist.

🎉 Swanage Fish & Food Festival is all about bringing people together, and we’re proud to create a welcoming festival experience for everyone.
If you have any questions before the event, please feel free to send us a message — we’re always happy to help.

📅: 13-14 June 2026
⏰: 11am-7pm Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday
📍: Sandpit Field, Swanage
💷: FREE

23/05/2026

🍫 We’re delighted to welcome back Claire Burnet of , who will once again close our Demo Chef Programme on Sunday afternoon — a much-loved festival tradition!

A long-standing supporter of the Swanage Fish & Food Festival, Chococo has become a true fixture on our demo stage, always bringing fascinating insight, passion and of course, exceptional chocolate.

Co-founder of Chococo alongside husband Andy back in 2002, Claire combines a strong foodie background with years of experience and a deep commitment to sustainability.
Her talks are always engaging, thought-provoking and full of fascinating stories from the world of chocolate and ethical trade.

Join Claire at 2pm on Sunday 14 June for an inspiring and delicious finale to our chef programme — and yes, there may well be a sample or two on offer! 🍫✨

📅: 13-14 June 2026
⏰: 11am-7pm Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday
📍: Sandpit Field, Swanage
💷: FREE