22/07/2026
🎪 TRADERS WANTED – THE PADGATE FOOD & CRAFT FESTIVAL 2026 🎪
One of Warrington’s Biggest Family Festivals Returns!
📅 22nd & 23rd August 2026
📍 Bennetts Recreation Ground, Padgate, Warrington
Following a fantastic first year which welcomed over 3,000 visitors, we’re back for Year 2—and we’re making it even bigger.
We’ve significantly increased our investment into entertainment, marketing and visitor attractions to create a true destination event that keeps families on site for hours, giving our traders every opportunity to enjoy a busy weekend of sales.
Why Trade With Us?
✨ Large expected footfall
📢 Extensive social media advertising campaign
🛍️ Established trader network
🎪 Professionally organised event
🎡 Huge family entertainment programme
🔒 Overnight security Friday & Saturday
🚚 Friday set-up available
💧 Running water for food traders
🐶 Dog friendly event
🎯 Carefully selected trader mix to reduce duplication
We don’t simply sell pitches—we invest heavily in creating events that attract customers and encourage them to stay, browse and spend.
What’s On?
🎡 Fun Fair
🎈 Huge Inflatable Kids’ Village
🎤 Live Music & DJs
🍻 Fully Licensed Bar
🍔 Street Food Court
🛍️ Artisan Shopping Village
🎭 Children’s Entertainment
🎪 Family Activities Throughout The Day
We’re Looking For…
🛍️ Artisan Businesses
🪁Toy vendors
🍰 Bakers
🧀 Food Producers
🎨 Handmade Crafts
🕯️ Home Fragrance
👗 Boutique Clothing
🧸 Gifts
🌮 Street Food
🔥 Hot Desserts
🚚 Catering Trailers
If you offer something unique, we’d love to hear from you.
Already Full
❌Bar
❌ Coffee
❌ Pizza
❌ Burgers
❌Greek Streetfood
❌Hotdogs
❌ Crepes
❌ Candy Floss
To maintain quality and variety, trader numbers are limited within each category. Once a category is full, applications close.
💥 Weekend Booking Discounts Available
Many traders achieve their best overall sales by trading both days.
✅ One set-up
✅ One pack-down
✅ Two full trading days
✅ Maximum exposure
Facilities
✔️ Friday set-up available
✔️ Overnight security
✔️ Running water
✔️ Family-friendly event
✔️ Dog friendly
⚠️ No mains electricity
Low-noise generators are permitted, subject to approval.
Ready to Apply?
Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis, and pitches cannot be reserved without payment.
Please email: [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
‼ BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES ARE DEALT WITH THROUGH OUR OFFICIAL EMAIL ONLY.
We will never contact traders through personal profiles or unofficial accounts.
Please remain vigilant of scammers impersonating our organisation. ‼
