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21/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

✨ Save the date! ✨

We’re delighted to announce the return of the Louth Food & Drink Festival for another year! 🥂🍴

A fantastic day celebrating the best local food, drink and producers:

🗓️ Sunday 27 September 2026.
⏰ 10am till 4pm.
📍 Louth Town Centre.

Pop it in your diary - more details coming soon!

02/04/2026

🎉 Calling All Local Musicians & Entertainers! 🎶

East Lindsey District Council's Louth Food & Drink Festival ’26 is on the lookout for talented local performers to bring amazing energy and atmosphere to this year’s event on Sunday 27th September.
Whether you're a singer, band, duo, choir, street performer, or something wonderfully unique—we want YOU on our festival stage! 🌟
If you're interested in performing, drop Sam an email at:
[email protected]
Let’s make Louth Food & Drink Festival 2026 the best one yet! 😍🎤🎸🥁

06/02/2026

🌟 The Community Ambassador Awards are closing soon! 🌟
Do you know someone who makes your town brighter, kinder, or more connected? Now’s your chance to celebrate them!
ELDC are recognising incredible people, groups, and projects across East Lindsey that make a real difference in our communities. Check out the categories below 👇
🏡 Community Pride Award
For individuals, groups, or businesses who go above and beyond to make our towns cleaner, safer, and more welcoming. From colourful hanging baskets to community litter picks—if they inspire pride in the place we live, nominate them!
🤝 Best Community-Led Improvement Project
Celebrating projects that bring people together and have delivered real, positive change. Warm spaces, friendship groups, social isolation initiatives, creative collaborations—if a project has strengthened community spirit, we want to hear about it!
🌟 Outstanding Service Award
For someone who consistently delivers exceptional service to others—showing kindness, courtesy, and a genuine commitment to making a difference.
✨ Rising Young Star Award (Under 18s)
Recognising young people who shine in sports, business, creativity, or community projects. If they inspire others and make a real impact, this is their moment!
🌼 Lifetime Contribution Award
Honouring senior members of our community who continue to give their time, energy, and care to help others. Their dedication deserves to be celebrated.
📩 Nominate here: 👉 https://bit.ly/49wEtYw
⏳ Deadline: 9 February
🏆 Winners announced: Thursday 26 March 2026
Help us celebrate the people who make East Lindsey amazing ❤️

05/02/2026

📣 Save the Date, Louth!
The Louth Food & Drink Festival 2026 returns on Sunday 27 September, filling our town centre with incredible flavours, artisan makers, street food, entertainment, and the very best of what makes Louth proudly unique.
🍞 Local producers
🧀 Artisan food & drink
🍓 Lincolnshire-grown produce
🎶 Live entertainment & family fun
🛍 Independent traders & market stalls
📍 Louth Town Centre
🕙 10am–4pm
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❤️ Why the Food Festival Matters
The Louth Food & Drink Festival isn’t just a great day out — it plays a vital role in supporting the town’s growth, identity, and long-term sustainability.
🌆 Part of Vital & Viable Louth
This festival sits at the heart of the Vital & Viable Louth programme, helping strengthen the town centre by increasing activity, showcasing local talent and celebrating what makes Louth distinctive.
👣 Boosting Footfall
Large-scale community events are proven drivers of footfall. When residents and visitors spend the day in town, they support cafés, shops, traders, and hospitality venues — helping them grow, stay resilient, and attract new customers.
🛍 Supporting Local Traders & Businesses
The festival provides a platform for independent producers, makers, food vendors and market traders to reach new audiences. It champions Louth’s strong tradition of local shopping and encourages people to explore the town’s unique retail and food offer.
🎭 Showcasing Local Entertainers
From musicians to performers, the event offers paid opportunities for local entertainment talent, injecting creativity and atmosphere into the town centre while supporting the local cultural economy.
🎭 Celebrating Louth’s Identity
Louth is known for its independent spirit, characterful markets and exceptional food heritage. The festival strengthens that identity — building pride, reinforcing community connections, and celebrating the town as a place where creativity and local talent flourish.
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📸 Please note: This event will be photographed and filmed for promotional purposes.
📧 For more information, contact: [email protected]

14/01/2026

Are you coming out to the market today?

12/01/2026

🌿 Markets in East Lindsey – 2026 Dates Announced! 🛍️🥕
East Lindsey District Council is excited to welcome new traders and visitors to their monthly Farmers’ and Food Markets throughout 2026!
📍 Food Markets
🍎 Louth: Every 2nd Friday of the month
📍 Farmers’ Markets
🌾 Louth: 4th Wednesday of every month
🌾 Horncastle: 2nd Thursday of every month

Whether you’re looking for fresh local produce, handmade crafts, delicious bakes or unique gifts, our markets are the perfect place to support local businesses and enjoy the best of East Lindsey.

🗓️ The full 2026 schedule is available on the poster below.
🧺 Interested in trading? We’d love to hear from you!
👉 Follow on Facebook:
🌐 More info: www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/markets
Come along, shop local, and be part of our vibrant market community! 💚✨

14/12/2025

Thank you SessionsArts for organising another Festive Fabulouso with the amazing Rhubarb Theatre. You always bring smiles.

14/12/2025

Great to see Louth busy again today. Great work Twist & Make Balloons.

08/12/2025

🎄 Festive Fabuloso is Coming to Town! 🎅
This Christmas, we've been bringing you a sprinkling of creative festive performances and walkabout acts to your local markets! Still to come;
📍 Louth Winter Market - Sunday 14th December, 10am - 4pm
📍 Horncastle Makers Market - Saturday 20th December, 9am - 2pm
Both markets are organised by East Lindsey Markets

Each location has featured its own mix of Lincolnshire artists curated by SessionsArts, serving up joy and seasonal silliness! The selection includes;
The Shenanigans Elves, Rhubarb Theatre's Cuddly Reindeers, Creative Heights' Santa Chimps & Elf on a Hoop, Earth Bound Misfits' 'Crab & Crum' & Dickensian Gents stilt-walkers, Popcorn's Silent Disco, Matt Pang's Mechanical Christmas Tree, Another Level's Light Angels stilt walkers, Singer Alison Jay and more!

Come along for festive fun, creative entertainment, and seasonal magic! ✨

29/11/2025

Step back in time this Sunday at Louth Victorian Christmas Market! 🎅✨
Join Louth Town Action Group CIC for a magical seasonal celebration at Louth Town Centre this Sunday, 30th November, 10:00am-4:00pm.
Experience the charm of a Victorian Christmas with:
🎄 Over 80 food and drink stalls
🎁 Gift stalls for the whole family
🎵 All-day entertainment

This is just the first of many wonderful festive events across our Market Towns! Mark your calendars for:
📍 Alford Christmas Extravaganza - Saturday 29th November, 1:00pm-7:00pm
📍 Wragby Christmas Market - Saturday 6th December, 11:00am-5:00pm
📍 Spilsby Christmas Market, Cracker Day & Lights - Saturday 6th December (various times)
📍 Horncastle Christmas Market - Sunday 7th December, 11:00am-4:00pm
📍 Wainfleet All Saints Christmas Market - Sunday 7th December, 12:00pm-5:00pm
📍 Louth Winter Sunday Market - Sunday 14th December, 10:00am-4:00pm
📍 Horncastle Makers Christmas Market - Saturday 20th December, 9:00am-2:00pm
Come along and celebrate the festive season with us! 🎄❄️

Supported by East Lindsey District Council