Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival: 12 - 13 June 2027

Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival returns on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June 2027, bringing two lively days of food, drink, art and family entertainment to Highcliffe High Street and Recreation Ground. Visitors can look forward to discovering local producers, street-food traders, artists and independent makers alongside cookery demonstrations, live music and activities for children. The free community festival is a brilliant opportunity to sample local flavours and experience Highcliffe at its liveliest.

Admission

The festival is free to attend.

Highlights & What to Expect

The Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival is an annual celebration of local food, drink, art and creativity. It is organised by a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, with income from stall bookings and sponsorship reinvested into running the event.

Previous festivals have featured:

• Local and regional food and drink producers
• Street-food stalls
• Artists, craftspeople and independent makers
• Live cookery demonstrations
• Live music and entertainment
• Children’s activities and workshops
• Community organisations
• Festival bars and refreshments

The festival provides an opportunity to sample food and drink, meet independent producers, browse handmade gifts and artwork, and enjoy entertainment throughout the weekend.

The full list of traders, performers, chefs and activities for 2027 has not yet been released. We will update this page when further official information becomes available.

Getting There

The festival takes place along Lymington Road in central Highcliffe and on the nearby recreation ground. Visitors are encouraged to travel by bus, train, bicycle or on foot where possible.

Hinton Admiral is the nearest railway station. Road closures, parking arrangements and public transport information should be checked before travelling.