Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Aylsham Food Festival held in its traditional slot on the first weekend of October – Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October.
Organised by Slow Food Aylsham, and set in Aylsham’s historic and picturesque centre, the Festival features the Food & Crafts Market, the ever-popular Country Market, wine tasting, the showpiece Festival Dinner and, of course, the famous Big Slow Brunch. (See below for details.)
So email us now to book your seats at the Festival Dinner or Brunch – or both – to avoid disappointment. All Festival events usually sell out fast, so please book early.
Join us as Norfolk’s Rural Capital of Food celebrates its flourishing food and drink scene – a must on any dedicated foodie’s calendar.
For your diary
Friday 2 October
Country Market, Town Hall (8am-1pm)
Showcase Festival Dinner, Aylsham High School (6 for 6.30pm) including entertainment with Aylsham favourite Bertie Bow on the fiddle with a selection of songs from her popular Poppyland show.
And BRING YOUR OWN DRINK – there will not be a bar this year. Please advise when booking of any special dietary requirements or allergies. Tickets £25
Festival Dinner tables are for 10 – if your party is less than 10, please expect to be seated with others.
Saturday 3 October
Food and Craft Market (8am-1pm)
Violinist Bertie Bow will be in the Market Place with children’s face painter, Rose Weaver, of CrazySkins in the Town Hall.
Wine Tasting at the Heritage Centre – 7pm. £25 per person. Booking essential.
Sunday, 4 October
Big Slow Brunch – Town Hall (10-1pm)
Tickets £13 – Children under 12 £6.50
Tickets from Slow Food Aylsham
Tickets are non-refundable, and any reservations not paid by 16 September will be automatically cancelled.