Tickets & FAQs

Please email us at info@guildfordtastefestival.co.uk and we’ll get back to you within 2 working days. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news and announcements.

There is limited parking in the area around Guildford Cricket Club. We recommend using local paid car parks in Guildford town centre and walking (approximately 15 minutes) or getting the train — Guildford station is about 15 minutes’ walk from the ground. Please plan your journey in advance, particularly on the Saturday when town can be busy.

The festival is mainly under cover in large marquees, but please dress appropriately for September weather — it can be cooler in the evenings and there are outdoor areas. There’s no need to bring cash specifically as most producers will accept card, though it’s always handy to have some. Your ticket (digital or printed) is required for entry.

Only official assistance dogs are permitted on site. We’re sorry — we’re unable to accommodate pets at the event.

The Guildford Bake Competition runs across all four sessions, with junior (under 16) and adult categories. To enter, add a bake competition entry when booking your festival ticket on Eventbrite. On the day, bring your finished bake to the competition area at least 15 minutes before judging begins. Full rules, category themes and judging criteria will be published closer to the event.

Tasting talks are 45-minute sessions in dedicated tasting tents where you can meet local artisan food and drink producers, taste their products and hear their stories. Three tents run simultaneously each hour. There is an additional cost per talk to cover the tasting — prices and full details are listed on Eventbrite. Spaces are strictly limited and must be prebooked.

Absolutely — the Guildford Taste Festival is a family-friendly event open to all ages. We have dedicated children’s entertainment running throughout each session, have-a-go activity stalls from local sports clubs, and plenty of open space for families. Children under 5 are completely free. Buggies are welcome.

No alcohol may be brought into the event — the festival is fully licensed and we have the right to confiscate any alcohol brought in. Food is permitted into the event for personal consumption. However, with 70+ producers on site, there’s plenty to enjoy inside!

You’ll be spoilt for choice! We have over 70 local artisan producers — breweries, distilleries, vineyards, cider makers, street food caterers, artisan food producers, sweet treat makers and market stalls. For the full list, see our Who’s Showcasing page as producers are confirmed.

Yes — we strongly advise booking in advance. Each session is limited to 1,500 people and sessions do sell out. We cannot guarantee ticket availability on the day, or even in the weeks before. Tasting talk places are even more limited and must be prebooked via Eventbrite.

This is a non-profit fundraising event — all profits go to Guildford Cricket Club and local charities. Ticket prices are:
Adults: £15 + booking fee (or £12 early bird until 1 July 2026)
Children 6–17: £5 + booking fee
Children under 5: completely free
Additional costs apply for tasting talk entries and bake competition entries — these are listed on Eventbrite.

The festival takes place at Guildford Cricket Club’s Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP. It is held mainly under large marquees at the Railway End of the ground, with outdoor seating and picnic areas throughout.

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026. There are four ticketed sessions across the weekend:
Session 1 · Saturday 19th · 10:00–14:00
Session 2 · Saturday 19th · 14:00–18:00
Session 3 · Sunday 20th · 10:00–14:00
Session 4 · Sunday 20th · 14:00–18:00