ASHFOOD! Festival is BACK with a Bigger, Bolder, and More Flavourful Line-Up!
ASHFOOD! Festival is back for 2025, ready to turn up the heat with even more exciting offerings! Returning for the third consecutive year, but this time for just one day on Saturday, June 28th, as part of the Ashford Food & Drink Festival taking place in Ashford’s town centre, the festival promises to be bigger, bolder, and packed with even more delicious local delights and entertainment.
Sponsored by Girlings, locally recognised solicitors, the festival, held at the vibrant Elwick Place, promises to be a feast for the senses, featuring an incredible lineup of local food, drinks, entertainment, and family-friendly fun.
Prepare for a taste explosion as local and regional vendors bring their best to the table. Sip on handcrafted cocktails by Lexi from Hide Bar, a World Margarita finalist, and sample wines from Kent’s Wine Garden of England. Indulge in the bold flavours of Lilia’s Kitchen, offering the true taste of Madagascar, or pick up something sweet from local sensations Simply Ice Cream. Caffeine and Fizz’s iconic pink coffee truck will also make a return, keeping the crowds caffeinated and refreshed!
Elwick Place’s own food and drink establishments will also join in the festivities, offering treats and exclusive offers from The Ashford Cinema and Matches Sports Bar.
This year’s festival takes the entertainment up a notch, with live music, performances, and interactive activities throughout the day for both children and adults. The stage will come alive with a dynamic mix of local musicians, DJs, and performances. Local favourites, including The Upsetters, the three-piece acoustic band, will perform, while exciting new acts such as country sensation Tom Wilson will serenade the crowds and the incredible DJ JG will return to keep the energy high with chart-topping hits!
ASHFOOD! is all about fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy free crafts, face painting, and interactive activities. Just a short five-minute walk from Ashford International Station, festival-goers can hop off the train and dive straight into a day of food, fun, and festivities.