A Fine City Summer Fête

Schedule

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Forum, Norwich | Norwich, EN

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🌞 Fine City Summer Fête at The Forum – 28–30 August 2026 🌞
Get ready for one of Norwich’s biggest summer celebrations! The Fine City Summer Fête is taking over all of The Forum, inside and out, for three incredible days of food, fun, creativity and community spirit. Whether you're visiting with family, meeting friends, or exploring Norwich for the day, this is the perfect way to spend a summer weekend.
✨ Why You Should Attend
A bustling street food court with delicious eats from local food trucks & global flavours
Beautiful artisan stalls featuring handcrafted gifts, art, home décor, jewellery, skincare, fragrance, farm produce & more
Fun summer workshops for all ages
Face painting, games & family activities throughout the weekend
Classic British fete vibes with a modern twist
A vibrant indoor–outdoor atmosphere at one of Norwich’s most iconic venues
Expect colour, creativity, sunshine and amazing local talent, all in the heart of the city.

Participating:
Artisans & Retail:
Norfolk Craft Guild
Chloe's Creations
Crystal Essence
One of a kind birds
Ugandan Crafts
Taliasma
Glow Worm Glass
Backyard Pit Rubs
English Spirit Distillery
Food & Drink:
Little Cookie Shop
Boho Street Treats
Kuya Catering
Holy Loaded
Norfolk ‘n’ Good Slushies
Beantastic Hummus
National Fizz
Wonder Whip
Pappabellé
Rossi's Ice Cream
Mario’s Kitchen Catering
Social Causes & Charities:
Compass Fostering
Wildlife Trust
🎪 Want to Trade at This Event?
We offer a range of affordable, high-footfall pitches for independent makers, artists, bakers, street food, home fragrance, farm produce, creators and more. Full 3-day bookings receive priority and Early Bird discounts.
Vendor Options
Indoor Stalls – depending on location from £42, preferential placement £65
Outdoor 3x3m Gazebo Space (Non-Food) – £50
Outdoor Food - depending on size from £95 per day (eg 3x3m gazebo)
🎠 Fairground games providers priced individually
Please fill in this form to apply: https://forms.gle/fSGmwYkhegMsCafS6

Disclaimer
Fine City Events Ltd is committed to creating a safe, reputable and authentic market experience. In line with the UKCA safety regulations and the values of the Real Deal Charter, we uphold the highest standards of safe & fair trading, transparency and intellectual property protection.
To protect both traders and visitors, we strictly prohibit the sale of counterfeit, unlicensed or IP-infringing products, as well as products without the necessary safety labels.
This includes unlicensed merchandise based on well-known franchises such as Star Wars, Disney characters or Pokémon, unless the trader holds the proper commercial licence. We also do not accept stalls selling purely cheap imports, replicas, or mass-produced copycat items that undermine genuine makers and small creative businesses.
Our aim is to champion:
- Authentic, original, handmade or ethically sourced goods
- Fair trading practices
- A market free from counterfeits and unsafe products
- A trusted environment for families, visitors and local artisans
By applying to trade, vendors agree to follow UK Trading Standards requirements and UKCA regulations when selecting the items to sell at their stall, and uphold the principles reflected in the Real Deal Charter. This ensures a high-quality, reputable market that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship and community.
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