A new Bristolian food festival is arriving at The Downs this summer

Taking place from July 26 to 28 at The Downs, Feast On will showcase the best independent restaurants, chefs, producers and street-food traders from across Bristol and the South West.

There will be a splendid banqueting area, an artisan produce market filled with local delights, a live music stage featuring Bristol's best bands, engaging cooking demos, open-fire cooking, insightful talks on food sustainability, wine tastings, and even a cookery school.

About 15,000 attendees are expected during the three-day festival, running from 5pm to 10pm on July 26, 11am to 10pm on July 27 and 11am to 7pm on July 28. 

Ticket prices range from £5 to £10, and sales will be live at www.feaston.co.uk. The full line-up of traders and chefs will be also announced very soon on the website.

The festival was created by Bristolian James Haggert who, after starting his career in the kitchen as a chef, moved into the events industry after university, and has since combined his love of food and events to bring multiple successful food and drink festivals in South Gloucestershire.

James shared: "Having called Bristol home for over a decade, I've fallen head over heels for its culinary diversity. The city's food scene is a vibrant tapestry of flavours, embodying creativity and community spirit. It's this unique blend that makes Bristol the perfect backdrop for Feast On.

"The enthusiasm we've seen so far has been overwhelming, and I can't wait for everyone to experience what we've been cooking up. This festival is a labour of love, blending my passions for food and organising events in the city that I love."

Traders can apply to take part by emailing [email protected]