Hatherleigh Market to host end of summer Country Crafts & Food Fair this Saturday

Hatherleigh Market will be welcoming visitors this Saturday, 6 September, for its annual Country Crafts & Food Fair. 

The free-to-attend event will run from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the market (EX20 3FR) and will feature a full programme of demonstrations, music, and food stalls.

The fair aims to showcase traditional skills alongside contemporary food and drink. 

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Live craft demonstrations will include pottery throwing with Hatherleigh Pottery, willow weaving with Willow by Jen, and wool spinning with The Spinners. 

Organisers say the event offers a chance to see craftspeople at work and learn more about long-established techniques.

Street food vendors will also be setting up across the market grounds. 

Local businesses providing food include Luppo’s BBQ, Yan’s Kitchen with Chinese street dishes, The Market Kitchen with loaded fries, The Garden Box offering fresh salads, Barzotelli’s Gelato with Italian ice cream, and The Candyland Company with confectionery. 

A food hall and gift stalls will also be open throughout the day.

Live music will accompany the fair, creating a festival atmosphere alongside the market’s regular traders. 

Entry and parking are free, with organisers encouraging families, residents, and visitors to come along and enjoy the event.

Hatherleigh Market has a long history as a centre for community gatherings, and events such as craft and food fairs have become popular fixtures in the town’s calendar. 

With a wide range of food and craft options available, Saturday’s fair is expected to attract a large number of visitors from across the local area.