Thame Food Festival 2026

Oxfordshire

Early bird tickets only £8

PLUS: Under 12's go free

EARLY BIRD TICKETS: Save up to 40% on Thame Food Festival tickets & enjoy a day filled with feasts, flavours & family fun

  • Early bird tickets available + Under 12's go FREE!
  • Savour two delicious days of top chef demos, artisan markets & live music - a true celebration of food & drink
  • Stroll the Artisan & Street Food avenues with global flavours, sweet treats and vegan delights
  • Raise a glass in The Tasting Studio with guided sessions hosted by broadcaster Jane Rakison
  • Bring the whole crew for kids’ cookery classes, circus skills, and the ever‑popular Fun Dog Show
  • Relax at the Festival Bar and enjoy an eclectic line‑up of live music across the weekend

Eat, drink & discover at the biggest food event in Thame: Your recipe for a perfect day out in Oxfordshire

  • Date: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2026
  • Times: Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm; Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Location: The Thame Showground, Kingsey Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JL
  • Getting There: Free onsite parking; nearest rail is Haddenham & Thame Parkway; 280 bus serves Thame town centre
  • Tickets include: Entry to Thame Food Festival, access to shows, workshops, activities & experiences

Indulge in street food, meet top chefs, enjoy live music & discover foodie favourites– only at Thame Food Festival 2026

Plan a flavour‑packed day & celebrate taste, talent & tradition with street food, demos & family fun at the biggest food event in Thame. Expect live demos, foodie inspiration, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the UK's best-loved food shows.

  • The Big Cookery Stage: Watch a myriad of demos from leading chefs & bakers - tip‑packed, inspiring and tasty!
  • Live Chef Demonstrations: Joining The Big Cookery Stage this year is GBBO winner Christiaan De Vries, fan-favourite Nelly & a stellar line-up of TV talent; Simon Brown, Suzy Pelta, Steven Carter Bailey, Matthew Samuels, Dave Mooney, Babna's Patisserie, Eva Humphries, Forest Kwok, Mary Wyer, Suki Pantal & Lotte Duncan!
  • Artisan Stalls & Street Food: Discover small‑batch producers, mouth‑watering street eats from around the world & vegan treats - a delicious bite for every appetite!
  • The Tasting Studio: Dive into curated beer, cider & wine sessions hosted by writer‑broadcaster Jane Rakison
  • Kids’ Activities: Expect circus skills, bouncy castles, giant bubbles, tombola, face painting, children’s cookery lessons with Mrs Bun the Baker & more
  • Live Music & Festival Bar: Unwind with great tunes and locally loved pours all weekend long at The Drunken Sailor & The Wine Studio
  • Fun Dog Show: In partnership with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, your pooch can strut their stuff for a pawsome parade of categories and cuddles
  • Great Value: With under 12's entering for free & activities included in tickets, enjoy an affordable, family day out feasting in Thame!

Promising a weekend packed with culinary magic, family fun, and foodie flair at Thame Showground, Thame Food Festival 2026 is gearing up to be the biggest, best and tastiest yet.

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Location

The Thame Showground

Kingsey Road,
Thame,
Oxfordshire,
OX9 3JL
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How to find us

Venue: The Thame Showground, Kingsey Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3JL

By Train:

  • Haddenham and Thame Parkway is the nearest station www.chilternrailways.co.uk

By Bus:

  • The 280 Bus runs regularly from Aylesbury or Oxford into Thame town centre.
  • The 280 also stops at Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station. 
Facilities
  • Food vendors
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair access
More Info
When does Thame Food Festival open?

On Saturday, the festival opens from 10am – 6.00pm, and on Sunday the festival will be open from 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Is Thame Food Festival accessible?

Yes! Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter access is good around the Festival Show Ground and at entry, however please bear in mind that the festival is on a green field site and therefore may be slightly hard to navigate at times. They also have accessible loos at all the banks of loos within the festival ground.

Can I bring my dog to Thame Food Festival?

Once again they’re having a Fun Family Dog Show and dogs are of course very welcome. However, the team do ask that they remain on their leads at all times and you use the dog bins provided. There will also be water buckets available for your thirsty companions.

Is there parking at Thame Food Festival?

There is FREE car parking at the show ground, just a moments walk from the festival.

Will there be seating at Thame Food Festival?

There will be plenty of seating, both covered and uncovered, at the festival.  But please feel free to bring your picnic blankets and fold up chairs with you if you fancy.

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