Stalls Overview
The Witney Festival of Food and Drink, or WFOFAD as it is fondly known, is an annual charitable event showcasing the best of local artisan food and drink producers. WFOFAD returns on Saturday 16th May 2026 running from 10:00am to 4:30pm. 60+ stalls, street food, live music, family activities, local group displays, and a festival bar & café means a fun day out for some 4,000 food lovers and all the family!
A large fun fair takes place the same day, next door on The Leys, and many fair goers spontaneously drop into WFOFAD as well.
Who can book a stall?
Small artisan companies often find it hard to get a platform for their products. Here at WFOFAD we try hard to provide one and we are keen to host any small independent producer or retailer of food and drink.
We also host organisations offering sports & leisure activities; charities promoting a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet; and other local charities
Types of stall
The event is open to any small local independent producer of food and drink. There are three categories of stallholder:
- PRODUCE STALLS selling preserved or ‘cold’ produce such as bread, cakes, spices, meats, and vegetables.
- HOT, CHILLED or FROZEN FOOD STALLS selling hot or chilled items such as paella, pizza, or ice cream.
- INFORMATION STALLS promoting a healthy lifestyle and charity stands
Where are stalls located?
Stalls are located
- inside the church or
- outside in the church grounds
- as part of a dedicated Food Court for hot food stalls
- or on Church Green near the Festival Arena
FAQS
Why do so many attend WFOFAD? We welcome around 4,000 visitors each year, drawn by a wide range of artisan food and drink stalls, a vibrant street food court, live music, and displays from local clubs in the Festival Arena on Church Green. A large fun fair also runs next door on The Leys, and many fairgoers take the opportunity to visit WFOFAD too.
When is payment due? Invoices will be issued in early January 2026, with payment due by 1 February 2026 (or within 28 days of invoice if booked after 1 February).
Is there Wi-Fi? Yes. Inside St Mary’s we provide a free, fast and secure connection (70 Mbps). A separate guest Wi-Fi is available for festival visitors. Please note there is no Wi-Fi coverage outside the church.
Cost of a Stall
There are two price bands:
- Produce and information stalls: £25 per metre. Minimum stall size: 2 metres
- Hot or frozen food stalls: £25 per metre. Minimum stall size: 2 metres
Power & Sockets
- Inside St Mary’s we can provide domestic power sockets to power display lights at a cost of £25 for a single socket and £50 for a double socket. Note each socket cannot draw more than 5 amps as this can cause power outages and pose a fire risk
- For stalls selling hot chilled or frozen food and needing more power, 16 and 32 amp commando sockets are available. Pricing is based on estimated power usage.
Booking & Payment
- Returning stallholders: you should have received a booking from [email protected] by Oct 25. Please check your email junk folder
- New stallholders: Please complete our online booking form to apply.
- Payment Due: 1 February 2026 (or within 28 days of invoice if booked after 1 February)
Invoices will be issued in early January 2026. Your booking is confirmed once payment is made, and we receive confirmation of your public liability and product liability insurance cover for the festival date.
Payment Due: 1 February 2026 (or within 28 days of invoice if booked after 1 February)