Rye
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Rye Town Salts Events Space
05-07 Jul
Rye Food and Drink Festival 2024
Calling all foodies and those who simply like fun with food as we add a little pepper and spice to Town Salts venue for the Rye Food & Drink Festival now in its second year.
A great selection of local, national and international stalls offering scrumptious street foods, great grocery foods and quirky arts and crafts. This unique shopping experience will be complimented by a range of entertainments for the whole family including live music, a variety of activities for children, an alfresco dining area and bars of distinction for liberal libations.
Our Food & Drink Festival is a Free to enter Event.
Opening times:
Friday: 12pm – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 7pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Children’s Entertainment
- Froggle Parties
- Children’s entertainer on Saturday and Sunday; walkabout and designated shows, with a variety of the following, comedy magic, puppet shows, bubbles and touchable bubbles (bubbles that don’t pop when you touch them), rocket balloons, balloon modelling, music and games. Website
- Suzan Ruben-Alderton – Fairy in a Pop Can
- Suzan is an author who has written her own book, with proceeds going to charity. If you are lucky enough you will hear the author read her story for you.
- Children’s Rides
- A selection of children’s rides for our younger visitors to enjoy.
Status
Traders - Book your pitch at this Event
For trader registration and event information please visit:
Market Square Group
Visitor Info
This small town and ‘Cinque Port’ in East Sussex, England, two miles from the sea is at at the confluence of three rivers: the Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede.
In medieval times, as an important member of the Cinque Ports confederation, it was almost entirely surrounded by the sea.
In times past it was a smuggling centre with the notorious Hawkhurst Gang using The Mermaid Inn and The Olde Bell Inn (which are said to be connected to each other by a secret passageway) for their nefarious activities.
Those historic roots and its charm make it a picturesque tourist destination, with hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, tea rooms, and restaurants. The Mermaid Street, was named one of the most instagrammed streets in the UK!
Rye also has a small fishing fleet, and Rye Harbour has facilities for yachts and other vessels.
There are ample public transport routes for visitors:
https://www.southernrailway.com/destinations-and-offers/where-we-travel-to/rye
PARKING: Day & weekend parking available at the Rye Rugby Club (£5.00 all day parking)
Downloads
Download the ‘A’ format Poster here or A5 Flyer here in PDF format.
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Location & Parking
Market Location
Rye Town Salts Events Space
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7LP
Parking
A listing of local car parks can be found here on the Parkopedia website. Please check times.
Other Information
Live Music Schedule
Music Line up
Please note that performance timings may vary slightly up to and during the event.
Friday
5:00pm
The Court Brothers
Saturday
12:00pm
Ian Fox
2:30pm
Phat Gandalf
5:00pm
Beats Workin
Sunday
12:00pm
Gez Gold
2:00pm
Deep River Blues
4:00pm
Harripaul
Traders
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
The list of traders is continually updated as the event approaches.
Clothing
7ukuilla
Traditional South American handcrafted products and other products made by third parties.
Arts and Crafts
Lybo Coasters
Handmade ceramic coasters
Soul Warriors
Selling beautiful silk and cotton kimonos, jewellery , oracle cards and holistic well-being products. All of which are ethically sourced and created.
Home and Garden
Staffordshire Pottery
A beautiful array of Staffordshire Pottery pieces, sets and individual items.
Other
CF Fundraising.co.uk
We will be raising awareness and support for Raystede, There will be a opportunity for interested parties, to become long term givers to the charity via a month DD donation. No cash will be taken.
Fairy in a Pop Can
The author has written the children’s book, Fairy in a Pop Can to raise money for charity. All proceeds will be donated to Young Lives V Cancer and Batten Disease. You may also be lucky and get to hear the story read by the author.
Nine Oaks Vineyard
Small artisan family run vineyard based in the village of Hothfield in Kent. Two still wines; Chardonnay and Rose both from our 2022 vintage. All wines are from our local vineyard and they will come in a variety of gift wrapping options.
Riverford Organic Farmers
Award-winning seasonal organic veg boxes and more – fresh from our farm, bursting with flavour, and delivered free to your door.
Silver Crescent
Sterling silver jewellery.
Butternut Box
At Butternut Box, we believe that dogs deserve better. That’s why we’re putting the food back into dog food. We make freshly prepared dog food – cooked like you would at home and delivered in perfect portions.
Hot Food
Crepeexpectations
Delicious sweet & savoury crepes, freshly cooked to order with seasonal, fair-trade and organic ingredients.
Jaffna Kitchen
Serving quality Sri Lankan food that has been loved by our customers. Our recipes are authentic, our ingredients are sourced with care, and each dish is crafted with passion.
Mexitaco
Mexican street food including burrito, fajita, nachos, chilli con carne and tacos.
Mr Dumpling
Chicken Dumplings Vegetarian Dumplings Bubble tea (all vegetarian).
Nori Pan Asia
Japanese Food Chicken Katsu Curry with rice, Korean style house spicy chicken, Teriyaki chicken with rice, Veg teriyaki with rice.
Real Greek Food
Pork or chicken souvlaki. Souvlaki is one of the most popular street foods in Greece and for good reason! Juicy and well-seasoned meat garnished with cooling tzatziki sauce, fries, tomato & onion. Served or wrapped in a delicious crispy and fluffy pitta bread.
Thainese Street Food
Thai and Chinese street food including dishes such as Thai green curry, black bean, sweet & sour, kung po and spring rolls.
Wrap and bun
Slow cooked pulled pork and beef in buns, vegan burger in a bun, accompanied with chips and soft drinks
Korkers
Korkers is a family run business est. 1959. We put hard work and love into the production of every sausage to ensure our customers can buy our high-quality products with confidence that every sausage is as delicious as the last. We use the finest fresh ingredients, premium cuts of pork, herbs and spice mixes and traditional methods to make to our secret recipe.
Grocery Food
A.j fruits
Fresh fruit
Granny Sally’s Confectionery
A wide variety of old English fudge from bars to custom made jars. A huge range of flavours including classic vanilla, rum & raisin, chocolate, rocky road and many more.
Lavin Limited
Olives, baklava, Turkish delight and nuts.
O’Donnell Moonshine
Unique bottled alcohol for off-site consumption: ‘Tough Nut’ , ‘Roasted Apple’ , ‘Wild Berry’ and ‘High Proof’.
Passion Du Fromage
Spanish and French saucisson, French cheese and more continental fine foods.
Miam Jars
A range of plant based sauces, pickles and preserves. Plus summer limited edition flavours and giftboxes.
Elevents Ltd
Freshly baked coconut macaroons.
Beverages
Amen Catering Limited
Pina Coladas
Famous Last Stand
A selection of beer, ale, lager, cider, prosecco, wine and gin.
Moswick Wines & Spirits
WP Showcase an exciting, fun range of wines and spirits in a wide range of delicious flavours.
Wise Owl Cider
Cider, Flavoured cider, Apple Juice, Water
