Stratford Town Centre Food Festival takes place every autumn. It’s one of the most popular events on Stratford-upon-Avon’s busy calendar.
So when does the next food fest come to town and what’s on?
When is the Stratford Town Centre Food Festival?
In 2018, the Stratford Town Centre Food Festival takes place on Saturday September 22 and Sunday September 23.
Tickets can be reserved now for this year’s Stratford Town Centre Food Festival Taste and Ale Trails.
What’s the Ale Trail?

With a ticket for the Stratford Town Centre Food Festival Ale Trail you can tour some of the best pubs in Stratford-upon-Avon to taste real ale.
You’ll receive a map and a souvenir glass and can take the trail at your own pace and in any order you like. Trails run both days between midday and 8pm. Pubs involved include Cox’s Yard, Stratford Alehouse, and The Dirty Duck.
Tickets cost £5 and can be reserved now and paid for on the day (cash only). Reserve your tickets here.
What’s the Taste Trail?

Reserve a ticket for the Stratford Town Centre Food Festival Taste Trail and sample food from some of the best cafes, shops and restaurants in Stratford-upon-Avon.
You’ll receive a map and can taste your way around town at nine different outlets. Trails run both days between midday and 4pm.
Tickets cost £5. Reserve now and pay on the day (cash only). Reserve your tickets here.
A limited number of tickets are available on the day for the Taste and Ale Trails.
What’s on at the Stratford Town Centre Food Festival?
The 2018 Stratford Town Centre Food Festival will once again showcase the best local food producers and the excellent range of cafes and restaurants in Stratford-upon-Avon.
More than 100 stalls will sell tempting goods on the streets of the town, while free demonstrations at the Waterside Cookery Theatre will up your kitchen game.
There’s also a Great British Bake Off style competition to enter. Find out more.
Children can get involved too, with plenty of family-friendly workshops and the usual live music and welcoming atmosphere of our beautiful town.
Where to park for the Stratford Town Centre Food Festival
For travel advice and parking information for Stratford-upon-Avon, see here.
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Information correct at date of publication