Grab your tickets now for a weekend of flavour, fun & festival vibes at Derbyshire Food, Drink & Gift Fair!
Get ready, Derbyshire! The annual Derbyshire Food, Drink & Gift Fair is back at the stunning Elvaston Castle, and it’s the perfect way to kick off the food festival season. If you love great food, local drink, handcrafted gifts, live music and a buzzing festival atmosphere, this weekend is absolutely for you!
Eat, sip & explore:
With an incredible mix of Derbyshire’s finest local producers and talented artisans from across the county, you’re guaranteed to go home with something delicious, beautiful or totally unique. Whether you're here for gourmet treats, handmade treasures or a day full of festival fun — you’ll find it all right here.
- Local Food & Drink Galore: Indulge in everything from artisan cheeses, handcrafted pies and decadent chocolates to rustic breads, jams, preserves, cakes and small‑batch gin. This is the ultimate tasting adventure!
- Street Food Heaven: Why rush off when you can stay for lunch? The fair is packed with mouth‑watering street food stalls serving both sweet and savoury delights. Grab something sizzling, something sweet or something adventurous — it’s all too tempting to resist!
- Crafts, Gifts & Homeware: Looking for the perfect present? Or maybe something special for yourself? Browse a hand‑picked selection of beautiful handmade gifts, artwork, home décor, and one‑of‑a‑kind creations you won’t find anywhere else
- On‑Site Bar by Leif’s Bar: Raise a glass next to the live music stage! Whether you're into craft beer, a refreshing cider, or something a little stronger, Leif’s Bar has you covered with chilled drinks in the sunshine
Children’s entertainment & theatre stage
Families are in for a treat with loads to keep little ones entertained:
- Inflatable fun and children’s rides
- A FREE circus skills workshop
- A swashbuckling family show, “How to Be a Pirate”, at 11am, 1pm & 3pm both days
- The fantastic Busking John Gill performing at 12pm & 2pm both days
Live music all weekend:
The Music Stage is pumping all weekend long with brilliant live bands from around the region.
Saturday 10th:
- Paytron Saint
- Lucille
- The Herron Brothers
- Plus special guest acts
Sunday 11th:
- Rockin Red Rocket
- The Lords of Valhalla
- The Longmen
- With support throughout the day
More artist announcements are on the way, so expect plenty of incredible tunes to soundtrack your festival weekend!
Derbyshire Food & Drink Fest details:
- Dates: 9th & 10th May 2026
- Location: Elvaston castle, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EP
- Dogs allowed on leads
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free parking
With fantastic food, unique gifts, great music, children’s entertainment and a magical castle backdrop, the Derbyshire Food, Drink & Gift Fair is the perfect family day out or foodie escape.