The Witney Festival of Food and Drink returns on Saturday 18th May 2024 at the beautiful medieval Saint Mary’s Church, and on Church Green, running from 9:30am to 4:30 pm. The postcode is OX28 4AW.
WFOFAD draws thousands of visitors each year - over 3,000 in 2023. Why? Reasons include:
WFOFAD is an established part of the Witney Festival season and is celebrating its 10th
anniversary.
Being a community festival run by local volunteers gives the day a totally different feel to many professional food galas.
People come to experience 50+ artisan stalls selling bread, cakes, cheese, sauces, pies, pancakes, meats, fruit & vegetables beer, wine, and cider, to name a few.
There is also street food, live music, children’s activities, displays by local clubs, a raffle, and a bar & café - making it a fun day out for food lovers and all the family!
A large fun fair taking place the same day, next door on The Leys, and many fair goers spontaneously drop into WFOFAD as well.
Sophie Law, who presents the Breakfast Club, weekdays 6-10am on BBC Radio Oxford, is opening the festival
Performance Arena on Church Green with local groups such demonstrating their skills and talents, for example, Stage Coach, Witney Town Band and a martial arts displays. Please email [email protected]witneyparish.org.uk if your group wants a slot during the festival
Dog Show: details to follow
Frequently Asked Visitor Questions?
Are dogs allowed? We regret that we are unable to allow dogs in at WFOFAD because of health and hygiene regulations: food is on sale.
Do children pay? Children under the age of 12 and accompanied by parents are free
How many stall holders are there? 60 stalls have booked for WFOFAD 2024
Can I smoke? No smoking is allowed inside St Mary's
Who organises the Festival? WFOFAD is organised by the Parish of Witney Reg Charity #1129784. We all volunteer our time for free.
What happens to funds raised by the event? Monies raised by the festival go towards the maintenance and renewal of St Mary's so that our town's ancient House of Prayer can be preserved for future generations.
How do I book a stand?
Click here for an information booklet on booking a stand or visit Want a Stand
With 64 stalls booked we are full. Please email [email protected]telling us what you want to sell, the stall size and your power needs if you want to join our waiting list - stalls sometimes drop out.