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TBCOCT 2027

Exmouth Gate to Plate

2027 dates not announced yet — usually twice a year, on a Sunday in April and a Sunday in late October

The Strand, Exmouth, Devon · South West England

Street foodLocal producersFood & drinkFamily Free entry

The Strand gardens in Exmouth town centre with a stone war memorial cross, flower beds and red-brick buildings under a blue sky
The Strand in Exmouth, where Exmouth Gate to Plate is held (photo 2026) — Photo: Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA 2.0

A free one-day festival of local food and drink producers on Exmouth's Strand, held in spring and autumn.

Exmouth Gate to Plate is one of the eat:Festivals events, which in East Devon run under the Gate to Plate name in collaboration with East Devon District Council. It is held on The Strand in the town centre twice a year, in spring and autumn.

West Country producers and artisans sell food and drink direct, with a wide range of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and alcohol-free choices and free entertainment such as DJs, buskers and strolling performers. Entry is free with no booking, the layout leaves room for buggies and mobility scooters, dogs are welcome, and traders usually open from 10am to 4pm.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet (usually twice a year, on a Sunday in April and a Sunday in late October) Expected
2026 October Sunday 25 October 2026 Coming up
2026 April Sunday 19 April 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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