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Bakewell Food and Drink Festival

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6 – 7 September 2025

The ever popular Bakewell Food Festival is back for 2025!  

Held in a beautiful riverside market town in the heart of the peak district, Bakewell provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of culinary delights. Showcasing a wide selection of local and regional produce, the Bakewell food festival not only celebrates the culinary heritage of the region but also the wonderful community spirit and appreciation for local farmers, producers and artisans. Whether your a dedicated foodie or just looking for a fun family day out there is something for all ages to enjoy.   

Schedule

Saturday, 6 September 2025

  • 7:00 am – 8:30 am
    Set Up
  • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Event Open

Sunday, 7 September 2025

  • 7:00 am – 9:00 am
    Restock/Set Up
  • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Event Open

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

THIS EVENT HAS AN OPTION TO PAY A DEPOSIT OF 25% ON APPLICATION. PLEASE ENSURE YOU TICK THE DEPOSIT OPTION AT CHECK OUT, OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE FULL AMOUNT ONCE APPROVED (PLEASE NOTE - NO PAYMENT IS PROCESSED UNTIL YOUR APPLICATION IS APPROVED).

 Food­/Drink Producer - (Not Alcohol­/Not Street Food)

We offer various types of pitches for food/drink market traders:

  • Option 1 3m x 3m gazebo pitch (own gazebo required). For larger gazebo pitches please add more quantities.
  • Option 2 4.5m x 3m gazebo pitch (own gazebo required). For larger gazebo pitches please add more quantities.
  • Option 3 Market stall supplied by Dowse Events (approximately 9ft) *

*Stalls are supplied without a cover unless added in the extras section. 

Alcohol Vendors (off- site sales only - TENS license required)

We offer various types of pitches for Alcohol vendors:

  • Option 4 3m x 3m gazebo (own gazebo required). For larger gazebo pitches please add more quantities.
  • Option 5 Market stall supplied by Dowse Events (approximately 9ft) *

*Stalls are supplied without a cover unless added in the extras section. 

Please note, You must acquire your own TENS for this event it is your responsibility to do this in time,  You must be over 18 years of age to sell alcohol and be the holder of a Personal License. You must agree to operate a 'Challenge 25' policy. All drinks must be sold in sealed containers, intended for home consumption. Small samples may be given out but must be dispensed in a sustainable/­biodegradable cup (no single use plastics are permitted)

http://­www.­der­bys­hire­dal­es.­gov.­uk/­licensing/­temporary-event-notices

Market Traders (Non-Food/Drink or alcohol)

We offer two types of pitches for non-food­/drink market traders:

  • Option 6 3m x 3m gazebo (own gazebo required). For larger gazebo pitches please add more quantities.
  • Option 7 Market stall supplied by Dowse Events (approximately 9ft) *

*Stalls are supplied without a cover unless added in the extras section. 

Street Food Pitches (Min 4* Food Hygiene Rating required - 5* preferred)

Our definition of Street Food is any food or drink that is sold for immediate consumption (i.e. not sold in sealed packages intended for consumption at home).

  • Option 8 Street Food Vehicle/­Trailer (Priced per meter frontage. Maximum 3m depth).
  • Option 9 Street Food Gazebo (Priced per meter frontage. Maximum 3m depth).

To reduce landfill, we require all our street food traders to serve using reusable, recyclable or biodegradable products (No single use plastics or polystyrene are permitted) and a bin must be provided outside their stall for customers to dispose of rubbish. 

Charity stall 

  • ​Option 10 3m x 3m gazebo (own gazebo required)
  • Option 11 Market stall supplied by Dowse Events (approximately 9ft) *

*Stalls are supplied without a cover unless added in the extras section.

We have a limited number of Charity pitches available, you must be a registered charity and provide documentation to prove this. 

Other useful information:

Parking is extremely limited within Bakewell town centre, no vehicle's under any circumstances are permitted to stay on site, Market traders can purchase parking permits in the extras section. You will not be given a parking space with out this permit and will have to park in one of the local car parks which are considerably more expensive.

You need to register with Event Owl to store your details and process your application - there is not a paper application form.

We do not provide electricity to any stalls.

All rubbish must be taken away with you. It is not permitted for you to dispose of your rubbish in any of the public bins. If we find you doing this we will invoice you for the disposal of your rubbish & you wont be considered for future events.

Useful websites.

http://­www.­der­bys­hire­dal­es.­gov.­uk/­licensing/­temporary-event-notices

https://­www.­what­son­bake­well.­co.­uk/

What happens next?

Your application will be assessed by the Dowse Events team and you will receive an automatic email from Event Owl to confirm your application has been received. If you do not receive your email straight away please check your spam filter.

If your application is approved, you will receive a further confirmation email via Event Owl.

Your payment will be processed once your application has been approved. If you have chosen to be in the Deposit scheme your remaining balance will be automatically taken 8 weeks prior to the event .This will be automatically taken from the card presented at the time of booking. Further details will be on the email sent to you by Event Owl.

Failure to pay the invoice by the due date will result in your pitch allocation being released and given to another trader on the waiting list.

Only those approved will have their payment cards charged.  You need to make sure that the details on this form are correct. You will not be able to make any changes to this form once it has been submitted.

If your application is declined you will receive a confirmation of this via Event Owl and your card payment details will be automatically deleted.

Your joining and set up instructions will be sent out to you a few days before the event. (If you have not received this information by the Wednesday before the event then please check your spam filter and get in touch with Dowse events. Info@­dowseevents.­co.­uk

Offer
Price
Size / Qty
Food/Drink Producers (No alcohol or Street Food)
3m x 3m Gazebo
You must supply your own weighted gazebo.
£200
4.5m x 3m Gazebo
You must supply your own weighted gazebo.
£300
Traditional Market Stall
Market Stall supplied by Dowse Events.

Approximately 9ft.

Market stalls are supplied without a tarp/cover unless selected in the extras section.
£200
Alcohol vendors - off site sales only.
3m x 3m Gazebo
You must supply your own weighted gazebo.

Tens required.
Off sales only.
£220
Traditional Market Stall
Market Stall supplied by Dowse Events.

Tens required .
Off sales only.

Approximately 9ft.

Market stalls are supplied without a tarp/cover unless selected in the extras section.
£220
Craft & Market traders (no food or drinks).
3m x 3m Gazebo
You must supply your own weighted gazebo.

No food, drink or alcohol.
£180
Traditional Market Stall
Market Stall supplied by Dowse Events.

No food drink or alcohol.

Approximately 9ft.

Stalls are supplied without a tarp/cover unless selected in the extras section.
£180
Street Food Pitches (min 4 star food hygiene rating 5 stars preferred)
Street Food Vehicle/Trailer
Street food sold for immediate consumption.

(£80.00 per meter frontage - maximum 3m depth).Type your stalls frontage length in meters in the box.
£80
Street Food Gazebo
You must supply your own weighted gazebo.

Street food sold for immediate consumption.

(£80.00 per meter frontage - maximum 3m depth). Type your stalls frontage length in meters in the box.
£80
Extras
Parking permit
2 day trader parking permit.
£12
Market Stall Cover
Stall cover market stalls supplied by Dowse Events.

Alternatively you may use your own cover/­tarpualin.
£10
Charity stall.
3x3 Gazebo
Charity registration number required.

No food or alcohol sales permitted

Must supply own weighted gazebo.
Free
Market Stall
Market Stall supplied by Dowse Events.

Charity registration number required.

No food or alcohol permitted.

Approximately 9ft.
Free
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