Welcome to the Festival that has quickly become loved by not only the local people but visitors from outside of the Cotswolds where we all enjoy meeting food producers, brewers, winemakers and chefs dedicated to fostering, preserving and displaying the very best in food and drink. Join us in celebration of eating and drinking over a beautiful summer weekend.

The Food Lovers Marquees

With over 200 exhibitors displaying some of the finest products avalible Cheltenham attracts the best of British along with a touch of some overseas delicacies which make up the wonderful selection to tempt your taste-buds.

The Obsidian Kitchen Theatre

Phil Vickery - Celebrity Masterchef Winner 2011

Former England rugby captain successfully swapped success on the pitch for cooking up a storm in the kitchen as he clinched the 2011 Celebrity MasterChef title, Phil says cooking in the show was scarier than anything he faced on the rugby pitch.

The former Gloucester; Wasps and England rugby union player now chef is a former English rugby union tight-head prop and was a member of England's World Cup winning squad in 2003, playing in all seven matches in the tournament, and is a former England captain. Given the nickname "Raging Bull", he played in three Rugby World Cups.  Join Phil in the kitchen and share his passion for cooking as he whips up a storm cooking and see why Judge Gregg Wallace said Phil had "serious" talent. Join Phil to see him in action on Sunday 17th June 2012.

Festival Real Ale Bar

Get a taste for real beer within the very popular Real Ale Marquee, with over 15 breweries showcasing their ales. Meet the inspiring breweries showcasing a wide range of Real Ale from the region with fine ales to suit all tastes. Be thirsty, very thirsty... 

Gaymer Cider Garden

Visit the Cider Garden and experience the taste of refreshing cider from Gaymer Cider Company's wide portfolio which includes Gaymers' Premium Selection of Addlestones, Gaymers' Orchard Reserve and Gaymers' County Series Ciders in the surrounds of Montpellier Gardens. 

Theatre of Real Ale & Wine

Join the experts to take part in informal tutored testing’s, a chance to develop and understanding and a greater appreciation about wine from the old world to the new world. The free talks will be conducted by leading experts.

Moet & Chandon and Hotel on the Park Champagne Garden Bar

Hotel on the Park and Moet & Chandon bring the finest champagnes from France for you to enjoy in an exclusive corner of Montpellier Gardens. Enjoy the finest perfectly chilled glass of champagne or why not sample the full decadent experience and share a bottle of Champagne on ice, with friends. 

Arts & Craft                                                                                                                                                         Meet the artists, discuss their work, and buy unique hand-made products direct from the maker. Crafts include fused glass, jewellery, painting, pottery, wood-turning, photography 

Children's Activities

A variety of entertaining acts to keep the children entertained throughout the three days ensuring they are a part of the Festival with street theatre to have them laughing and smiling. 

Festival After Work

Live music from local bands and delicious regional food, real ales, cider and champagne will make this Cheltenham's most unique night out. Join friends, family and work colleagues for a relaxing night under the stars. One night won't be enough, enjoy the festival during the day and join us on Friday and Saturday evenings until 7pm for the best night going.

Charity of the Year

Each year we will choose a Charity to exhibit at the Festival to help raise awarness in the community about local groups who are the quite hero's.

Cotswolds Prostate Cancer Support Group.

The group was started by men who, at various ages have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.  Some are undergoing treatment while some have completed their treatment. The group was formed to help men come to terms with the challenge of the diagnosis, and be better able to handle the difficult periods when it is often traumatic to talk to people, even those very close to you. As a group we welcome wives, partners and carers, who experience just as much the loneliness and uncertainty associated with the disease.  We believe that to be able to share experiences with others "in the same boat" is both comforting and therapeutic. www.cotswoldsprostatecancer.org