A Festive Feast for shoppers

Published Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Hinckley food and drink festival crowd of people

As part of the Borough Council’s activities to mark the festive season the ever-popular Festive Feast food and craft market will be returning to Market Place.

Everyone is welcome to this event, around the town centre Christmas tree in Hinckley, on Sunday 15 December, just in time for a bit of Christmas shopping.  

There will be around 45 stallholders at the event, which is open from 10am to 4pm, offering a range of goods including hot and cold street foods, warming mulled wine and cider, crafts and gifts.

Visitors to the free to attend event will be able to enjoy live music from Richie Phillips and entertainment from Fosse 107 and a stilt-walking Santa Claus while they browse. 

Deputy Leader at the Borough Council, Councillor Mark Bools said:

Everyone loves a Christmas craft, food and shopping market, and I am delighted that once again we can put on this event. I urge everyone to come and support this local shopping and eating experience. 

There is something for all the family. Enjoy a tasty treat, do some Christmas shopping and get into the spirit of the season. As a reminder parking is free in council car parks on Sundays so, please wrap up warm and come along and soak up the festive atmosphere.

Stall holders attending include: German Swing Grill, Garlic Mushrooms, Slow Cured Meats, Mac n’ Cheese, Organic Farm BBQ, Hog Roast, Indian, Bubble Waffles, Wood Smoked BBQ, Local Deli, Stick Waffles, Cupcakes, Cakes and Bakes, Crepes, Local Cheese, Chocolate Bouquets, Take Home Pies, Jams and Chutneys, Traditional Sweets, Warming Mulled Wine, Local Bottled Gin, Craft Beer Cans, Doughnuts, Barista Coffee and Hot Chocolates, Hot Sauces, Traditional Fudge, Fresh Olives, Handmade Jewellery, Hair Accessories, Home Fragrance, Local Crafts, Homemade Dog Biscuits, Scarves and Accessories, Christmas Decorations, Stained Glass Crafts, Essences, Pet Food Bank, Wool Products, Bath Bombs and Melts, Earrings, Handmade Metal Objects, Diamond Art and Crafts, Pet Beds and Accessories plus more! 

Car parking in council car parks is free every Sunday.