Get Involved

We are looking forward to Sea Fest 2026, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th May.

If your vibe matches ours please drop us a line if you’d like to take part.

Our traders, community stalls and food and drink offers will be carefully curated to bring sustainable, homemade, artisanal products and to serve up a wonderful selection of food and drink.

Food & Craft Traders

Fri 15th May evening & Sat 16th May Single Pitch Hot food/drink with own gazebo £150

Fri 15th May evening & Sat 16th May Single Pitch small mobile unit Food/Drink £70

Sat 16th May Non- food trader £50

This year our theme is Marine & Green – homegrown festival platform by the sea – a nursery ground where talent spawns.
• supporting young and local musical talent
• raising awareness to protect our unique marine and coastal environment
• celebrating our coastal community together

A multi-generational event promoting community wellbeing, fun and creativity.

Sea Fest will feature local schools, choir, dancing, comedy, live music, djs, Creativity on the Coast activities, local food and drink and much more.

Programme announcements coming soon ….

Sidmouth Sea Fest Marine & Green
Venue Connaught Gardens, Peak Hill Road, Sidmouth EX10 8RZ

Friday 15th May – Sea Fest Party Night 4pm to 11pm

Saturday 16th May – Free Family Day 10am to 11pm

Terms & Conditions (please read and sign to accept on the booking form)

We reserve the right to refuse or withdraw any booking at our discretion. We reserve the right to cancel the event if due to adverse weather conditions or other unavoidable reasons it was unsafe for people to attend.

Food Traders must email a copy of their Public Liability insurance, Products Liability and Employers’ Liability (unless a sole trader) where applicable.

If using gas, the appliance must comply with the LP Gas Association Code of Practice 24 (i.e. have a current LPG appliance certificate.)

If using electrical appliances, these must still be in warranty period or have a current PAT-testing certificate.

 

Food/Drink Traders Set-up Friday 15th May begins at 10am and must be complete by 3.00pm with 8.00am set up on Saturday 16th for 10am festival opening.

Food Traders can trade until closing, this will be at your discretion, and we ask that you do not close down before 9.00pm, dependent on weather and numbers on the day.

All traders equipment is the sole responsibility of the trader. Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub CIC will not be liable for any loss, damage or theft, to any trader’s property or produce.

You are asked to please keep your stall, any fittings and space below clean and free from litter, please ensure that food containers that are used and cutlery are biodegradable or recyclable and that you encourage customers to return them to your stall or place them in the appropriate bins provided.

All Food Traders must comply with the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 and EU Regulation 852 2004 (copies available on request) and may be expected to show they have appropriate understanding of food hygiene (e.g. by having a food hygiene certificate).

Please help us to keep the site tidy by taking your food waste with you as well as taking cardboard packaging away with you e.g. pizza boxes and by placing any other general waste in the waste bins provided.

Non-Food Traders – Set up from 8am Saturday 16th May – no vehicles on site please.  You can park briefly to unload at the entrance to Connaught Gardens and then move your car to Manor Road Parking – please note parking is not included in the pitch fee.

Parking and Access for Food/Drink Traders

There will be no on-site parking other than mobile units for coffee and ice-cream.

All other vehicles for unloading must be parked at the entrance to Connaught Gardens and then  removed from site to Manor Road Car Park – where you will be allocated a space (included in your pitch fee.)  Please note we cannot provide power to Manor Road Car Park.

We will provide a time-slot for you to arrive to unload on Friday 15th May as access to the food trader pitches is not by vehicle.  We will be able to assist with the transfer of equipment and stock at your allocated set up time and will have volunteers and a cart/buggy available for this purpose.

Take down will be on Sunday 17th May from 10am till 2pm. Please note this will not be possible on the evening of Saturday 16th May due to the restricted access.

Food & Craft Traders Bookings

Please provide full details of all food and drink or clothing or other products you intend to sell. Including all non-alcoholic drinks (no plastic bottles please).
Please specify how each of these products are to be sold e.g. wrapped, boxed, bottled, opened.
Electrical safety(Required)
Any electrical appliance must have undergone PAT testing and have a current PAT test certificate. Will you be using an electrical appliance(s)?
Gas safety(Required)
Any gas appliance must have an LPG gas safety certificate issued within the last 12 months. Will you be using a gas appliance(s)?
Pitch fees
Pitch fees include General Waste collection, traders are responsible for their own Food and Water. Please tick the appropriate box below as required.
Utilities required – maximum 5 kilowatts per stall
SCCH will check the amount and email an invoice to you. Confirmation of your pitch will be on receipt of payment.
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Community Stalls

Community Non-Retail Fee £15 (Local Groups/Charities)
Community Retails £20 (Local Groups/Charities)

Community Stalls Bookings

Retail trading licence(Required)
Please tick the appropriate box to indicate whether you will need to be included in our retail trading licence application. Confirmation of your stall will be sent by email with an invoice. Stalls will be secured once payment is received.
Requirements(Required)
Community Stalls will be weather dependent as the venue space at Connaught is outdoors – this is a change from our previous venue facilities. Refunds will be issued if community spaces had to be cancelled due to weather conditions. Please tick the appropriate boxes to indicate your requirements.
Connect with the Marine & Green theme and aim for fun & interactive – Please give a brief description of what you intend to do on your stall e.g Sidmouth/Sid Valley related products or produce or describe the activity you will be offering or what you are showcasing/raising awareness about:
Please upload your logo or an image of your stall if you don’t have a logo to help with publicity.
Max. file size: 512 MB.
Electrical Safety(Required)
Any electrical appliance must have undergone PAT testing and have a current PAT test certificate. Max 5kw per stall. Will you be using an electrical appliance(s)?
I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions (see above form) as well as other details as set out on the booking form. Please give your name and date.
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