Swanage Fish & Food Festival

11/06/2026

🐟🎉 WOOHOO! The crew are really looking forward to this weekend as it's Swanage Fish & Food Festival on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th!

There'll be plenty of fantastic local producers showcasing not just fish, but lots of delicious Dorset goodies too.

So why not make a day of it? Hop aboard one of our boats, enjoy a cruise along the stunning coast and spend some time exploring all that Swanage Fish Fest has to offer.

Great food, great views and a great day out – what more could you ask for

https://coastalcruisespoole.co.uk/poole-swanage-sightseeing-cruise/

11/06/2026

So sorry if you missed out with Julia’s platters, but there are still plenty of goodies to enjoy from her stall - yum! 😋

11/06/2026

How wonderful is this?!

A beautiful portrait of a lobster kindly donated by local artist Mart Cole for auction over the festival weekend with all proceeds going directly towards the festival - thank you so much Mart and Julia at Swanage Bay Fish.

Bids can be left with Julia in the shop or at her stall over the weekend, closing at 3pm. The picture will be awarded to the highest bidder at the end of trading on Sunday 14th June.

A BLUE LOBSTER...by local artist Mart Cole
A wonderful work of art up for bids to highest bidder
All proceeds to Swanage Fish & Food Festival ......bids closed 3 pm Sunday 14th June
available to collect end of festival Sunday
( Sorry it is bubble wrapped but you can see it through)

10/06/2026

☀️ With the weather looking absolutely perfect, we can’t wait to welcome you to the 11th Swanage Fish & Food Festival this weekend!

The festival gets underway at 11am on Saturday, with Julia Noone opening our popular Chef Demo Kitchen programme. Throughout the weekend you’ll discover 30 fantastic food and drink stalls, 10 talented artisan makers, the Little Fishes children’s area, and a wonderful line-up of local musicians providing the perfect festival soundtrack.

Whether you’re joining us for brunch, lunch, dinner, or simply to soak up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your family and friends, sample some delicious local produce, discover unique artisan gifts, and enjoy a fabulous weekend by the sea.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🐟🍴🎶

📅: 13-14 June 2026
⏰: 11am-7pm Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday
📍: Sandpit Field, Swanage
💷: FREE

09/06/2026

Not long left to order Julia’s delicious platters!
If you miss out, there will be fabulous jugged kippers in a bun from 10-11am on Sunday morning from her stall with all proceeds going directly to the festival - how wonderful is that!!

4 whole days and well be having a fab time Swanage Fish & Food Festival
Please join us FREE ENTRY TO ALL....
thankyou to everyone who has already supported me and ordered seafood platters ,,LAST ORDERS TAKEN BY 12PM THURSDAY

06/06/2026

🎉🐟 JUST 1 WEEK TO GO! 🍴🎶

The countdown is officially on! In just one week, the Swanage Fish & Food Festival returns for a fantastic weekend of food, drink, entertainment and family fun by the sea.

Come and explore an incredible selection of food and drink stalls, showcasing the very best local produce alongside tempting flavours from further afield. From freshly landed seafood and street food favourites to artisan bakes, sweet treats, local spirits, ciders and more, there will be something to delight every taste bud.

Browse our wonderful artisan traders, offering unique gifts, crafts and handmade products, perfect for a little retail therapy between bites!

Our popular Chef Demonstration Stage will be packed with talented chefs, producers and food experts sharing recipes, cooking tips and fascinating food stories throughout the weekend.

🎶 Enjoy live musical entertainment as you soak up the festival atmosphere, with performances providing the perfect soundtrack to your day.

🐠 Bringing the family? Don’t miss our Little Fishes Children’s Area, packed with activities to keep younger visitors entertained while they discover the festival too.

💙 We’re also proud to welcome a variety of local charities and community groups who will be joining us, sharing information about their valuable work and helping make the festival such a special community event.

Best of all, entry is completely FREE!

So gather your family and friends, bring your appetite, and join us on 13-14 June for a weekend filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, great entertainment and plenty of festival fun.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Swanage Fish & Food Festival 2026!

05/06/2026

The 13th and 14th June! We are going to be taking part at two fantastic events. See us in the Artisan tent and Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival. Fingers crossed this works, we've never operated at two different events at the same time before so come and make us both very busy with questions about our ceramics, interior design ideas and hopefully a purchase or two!!

05/06/2026

Take the Albert Challenge next weekend!

It is that magical time of year where we are with the public who love seafood. Swanage Fish & Food Festival Lymington Seafood Festival The Dorset Seafood Festival Come and see us and take the Albert Challenge - have a tattoo or buy a craft item made by some very talented volunteers. Fishermen's Mission - We hope to see you and please share! If you would like to volunteer- please contact me see post!

04/06/2026

As Julia says; don’t forget to order your platters!

Only 25days until the start of the fish Swanage Fish & Food Festival
how exciting
this year we will be running an Oyster bar... so offering fresh oysters to eat in or take away... you will be able to pair up your oysters with some delicious sparkling Bride Valley Wineswho will be serving on site alongside us...
Also i will be offering my platters TO ORDER ONLY as usual,, all you need to do is put in an order with me directly and i will have it for onsite ready for you to enjoy....
the prices remain the same as last year .....
really look forward to the 13th and 14th June