Great Missenden Food Festival 2025 in England

The Great Missenden Food Festival is an annual family-friendly event taking place in the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire. Every spring, the festival features about 175 exhibitors, including local producers and vendors nationwide. The public can enjoy cooking demonstrations and plenty of free activities for both adults and children. The Great Missenden Food Festival normally takes place two times in the year: during the Easter Holiday and during the Bank Holiday weekend.

Clarification on Dates in 2025

The official dates have not been confirmed by the organizers, but the team behind the Great Missenden Food Festival stated that the festival is set to take place in 2025. It was also announced that Love Food Events won't be organizing the iconic festival with Cocker Hoop Creative taking over the organization of the event. Our team has reached out to organizers for dates confirmation.

Festival Entertainment

The highlights of The Great Missenden Food Festival include artisan food and street food, as well as free workshops and cook-alongs with professional chefs. Demonstrations, BBQ masterclasses, cheese and wine tastings will keep the adults busy, while children can have fun in the fairground area.

The Street Food area is packed with delicious treats for everyone to enjoy. The VIP area will please those looking for extra comfort. It features a bar, VIP parking, and fast-track entry. A camping package includes a three or 4-night stay, free entry to the festival, access to the bar and food in the evening, as well as bathrooms and showers. Parking onsite is free of charge. Leashed dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash at all times.

Festival Hours and Tickets

The Great Missenden Food Festival usually runs from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Great Missenden Food Festival guests can purchase tickets in advance and at the gate. An Online Adult ticket normally costs around £10.50, while a Senior ticket—£9.00, and Children (ages 16 and under) have a free entrance. Disabled/Career/Blue Light Card Holder tickets—£8.00, and VIP Tickets cost £21.00. Each ticket previously included a £1 donation to Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.

An Adult ticket at the gate costs around £13.50, Seniors—£12.00, Children (ages 16 and under)—free, Disabled/Career/Blue Light Card Holder tickets—£11.00, and VIP Ticket costs £26.00. Each ticket includes a £1.00 donation to Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.

Location

Great Missenden is a bucolic English village offering beautiful views of the Buckinghamshire countryside. Visitors can take The Roald Dahl Village Trail or one of the country walks, which starts at the railway station. The trails go along the Misbourne Valley, Great Missenden, Little Missenden, Amersham, and Chalfont St Giles.