eat:Shaftesbury
2027 dates not announced yet — usually one-day Saturday or Sunday festivals, 2 times a year
Park Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset · South West England
A free one-day festival of West Country food and drink producers in Shaftesbury town centre, run by eat:Festivals.
eat:Festivals run free one-day food and drink festivals in town centres across the West Country, and Shaftesbury hosts one or more each year, set up along Park Walk.
Each festival brings together local food and drink producers and artisans from Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol and Cornwall, so you can buy direct from the makers and eat on the spot. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and alcohol-free options are always included, and there is free entertainment from DJs, buskers and roaming performers.
Entry is free with no booking, trading usually runs from about 10am to 4pm, the layouts are buggy- and scooter-friendly, and dogs are welcome.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not announced yet (usually one-day Saturday or Sunday festivals, 2 times a year) | Expected |
| 2026 November | Saturday 28 November 2026 | Coming up |
| 2026 August | Sunday 2 August 2026 | Held |
Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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