Emsworth Food festival FAQs

How much does the Festival cost?
The Festival takes place in Emsworth Village and there is no charge for admission. A charge is made for entry to the demonstration Marquee (tickets available to purchase in advance) and the Wine tasting Marquee.

When is the Festival open?
The exhibitors' stalls are open 10.00am - 5.00pm during the three days of the Festival

Are there cash machines available?
Yes there are cash machines at the three banks, in the village walk: Barclays, , Lloyds and NatWest.

Do you take credit cards?
Many individual vendors do take credit cards. But it is always useful to have cash with you!

What happens to the profits?
The Emsworth Food Festival is a Community Interest Company (CIC). The Festival is organised entirely by unpaid volunteers. Any surplus is used for future Festivals, to further the aims of the Festival and to support Emsworth Community Organisations. Details HERE

How do I find accommodation in Emsworth?
A list of accommodation in Emsworth can be found HERE.

Can I bring a coach party or other group?
Yes, coach parties - and other groups - are welcome, especially on Friday, which is a bit quieter than the other days, but please help us to help you by contacting us in advance to let us know your arrival and departure times.

How do I Exhibit at the Emsworth Food Festival?
Please contact our Stall Holders Administrator. Contact details. Exhibitors are requested to make an early application as we are always greatly oversubscribed and we do limit the number of stands available.

Is there disabled access?
Yes. Wheel chairs are available for hire at The Park and ride Car Park where there are spaces for the
exclusive use of blue badge holders and the shuttle buses are equipped with wheel chair access. Limited additional disabled parking of (10 spaces) will be available for visitors with severe mobility problems in West Street under Police supervision

Toilets with disabled access are located in South Street.

Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes of course. There is a wide range of vegetable products and vegetarian food for you to sample.

Where are the car parks?
Park & Ride scheme is invaluable for visitors and locals alike to get around and reduce the pressure on the village’s modest parking availability. The Park and Ride Car Park is located at the recreation ground about 0.5km north of the village centre. Shuttle buses operate throughout the day (9.00am to 5.45pm) The car park close at 6.00pm. Details HERE

I don't want to use the Park and Ride, can I park in the village centre?
No, The centre of Emsworth is closed to traffic, apart from residents, throughout the three days of the festival and visitors are urged to use the Park & Ride. Details HERE

Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the public areas at the Festival NOT in any of the Demonstration marquees or anywhere where food preparation is taking place (except guide dogs for the blind).

Is there anything for children to do?
Most things in the Festival will be suitable for, and of interest to, all the family. Much of the free street entertainment is aimed at children and there are special activities for children to join in. A lost child pick up point is located in South Street

I don't like large crowds - when is the Festival quietest?
Friday is the quietest day, and the day. The peak periods are between about 12 and 3.30 on Saturday and Sunday - during these times you will find that the village can be come very congested with visitors. The first part of the morning and the afternoon from about 4.00 pm onwards are also good times for leisurely inspection of the stands.

What about the quality of the food and drink at the Festival?
This is the most important question of all! We try hard to ensure that all food and drink supplied at, and associated with the Festival, is of the highest taste quality and of the highest standard of production. We select the exhibitors at the festival, and the suppliers of take-away food, very carefully, but we cannot examine or analyse every product by every supplier. But any supplier that is found to be supplying food or drink at the festival that does not meet our standards and requirements will be asked to stop doing so - and will not be to be allowed to return next year.

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