The Stour Valley Lions are thrilled to announce the return of the Shipston Food Festival 2024 to Shipston on Stour on Sunday 8th September, from 10am to 3pm. With strong support from Shipston Town Council, this year’s festival promises to be a spectacular event for food enthusiasts and families alike
An Array of Quality Market Traders
This year, the festival has attracted a record number of quality market traders, filling all available spots in no time. Attendees can look forward to exploring at least 35 stalls offering a diverse range of products. From fresh fruit, vegetables, and meats to delicatessen and bakery items, there’s sure to be something to tickle your fancy. Visitors will even find ready-to-eat savouries and sweets, treats for pets, and beautiful home ceramics. For a full list of traders, visit Shipston Food Festival Traders.
Supporting Local Causes
The festival aims to draw as many visitors as possible to raise funds for local causes. As with all events organised by the Stour Valley Lions, all profits will be donated to charity. Last year’s proceeds supported the Shipston Food Hub with Christmas packs, a free Film Party for senior residents, and numerous local charities through the Lion’s Den Grants.
Exciting Prize Raffle
The Stour Valley Lions Prize Raffle is a highlight not to be missed. All profits from the raffle will be reinvested into the community. Prizes include a gliding experience to 2000ft at Edghill, a supercar experience at Shenington, Pinnock’s Ultimate Gin Experience for two, a family ticket to the Cotswold Wildlife Park, and a luxury food hamper worth at least £100, among many others. For raffle terms and conditions, visit Shipston Food Festival Raffle.
A Day of Fun and Community Spirit
The festival promises a delightful day out in Shipston-on-Stour. Spread the word and bring your friends and family along for an unforgettable experience filled with food, fun, and community spirit. The 2024 Shipston Food Festival is an event you won’t want to miss.
Getting There
To get to the Shipston Food Festival from Oxford, you can drive via the A44 and A3400, which takes about an hour.
Alternatively, public transport options include taking a train from Oxford to Moreton-in-Marsh and then a bus or taxi to Shipston-on-Stour (Warwickshire).
It’s going to be another great day in Shipston! Spread the word! Get your friends and family lined up, and we’ll see you there!
Event Details and Highlights
- When: Sunday 8th September 10am to 3pm
- Were: High Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AA
- Cost: Free
- Over 35 Stalls: Visitors can explore a diverse range of stalls selling everything from fresh produce, meats, and delicatessen items to baked goods and ready-to-eat savouries and sweets. There will also be unique home ceramics and treats for pets.
- Support for Local Causes: All proceeds from the festival will go to charity. Last year’s profits funded Christmas packs at the Shipston Food Hub, a free film party for senior residents, and various local charities through the Lion’s Den Grants.
- Stour Valley Lions Prize Raffle: Don’t miss the raffle with exciting prizes such as a gliding experience at Edghill, a supercar experience at Shenington, the Pinnock’s Ultimate Gin Experience for two, a family ticket to the Cotswold Wildlife Park, and a luxury food hamper worth at least £100.
- Car travel from Oxford, go north on the A44 and then the A3400. On entering Shipston-on-Stour, continue for approximately half a mile to the town centre.
- Car travel from Banbury, take the B4035 West. Continue for approximately 12 miles and cross the bridge over the River Stour into Shipston near the town centre.
- Car parks include Telegraph Street Car Park ( CV36 4DA), Bridge Car Park (CV36 4DW), Mill Street Car Park (CV36 4AW), West Street Car Park (CV36 4GB)
- Bus number 50 from Chipping Norton to Stratford upon Avon, leaving West Street at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Journey time approximately 25 minutes.
