The annual Kenilworth Food Festival once again proved popular as crowds flocked to the event over the weekend.

The event returned in Abbey Fields on Sunday July 26 featuring more than 90 traders.

In 2025, the festival was moved from the town centre as the organisers, CJ’s Events Warwickshire, said Abbey Fields would provide more space, a festival-style atmosphere and would help address issues from previous years such as road closures and the impact on businesses.

A spokesperson from CJ’s Events Warwickshire said: “What an amazing day at today’s Kenilworth Food Festival. Thank you so much to everyone who came along and supported it.

Crowds flocked to the Kenilworth Food Festival at the weekend, which also featured the town's first Teenage Market. Photos by The Mayor of Kenilworth, Alison Insley.

placeholder image — Crowds flocked to the Kenilworth Food Festival at the weekend, which also featured the town's first Teenage Market. Photos by The Mayor of Kenilworth, Alison Insley.

“We were thrilled to see so many of you enjoying the incredible array of over 90 street food, drink, and local producers. The atmosphere in Abbey Fields was absolutely buzzing.”

This year, the food festival was also featured a Teenage Market, which provided young entrepreneurs, artists and makers with a free platform to showcase their creativity and products.

The Mayor of Kenilworth, Alison Insley, said: “The first Teenage Market in Kenilworth has been delivered, and I think I'd call that a success.

“All the young people had the opportunity to sell, sell, sell – some even sold out.

“There was jewellery, art, cards, bookmarks, 3D printing, Pokemon, gifts, gadgets and new, unique and wonderful creations – such talented young people. We need to see more of that – and hopefully we can have more Teenage Markets to support the Kenilworth youth.

“The Kenilworth Town Council Youth Councillors were also taking the opportunity to engage with visitors to both the Teenage Market and the food festival. Lots of surveys were completed about what young people would like on their wish list for Kenilworth. I'm looking forward to seeing the results.

“Thank you to our youth council for taking time to listen, interact and share their enthusiasm about the future of Kenilworth.”

“The Kenilworth Carnival Queen was speaking to a lot of young people about how to apply to be part of the royalty in 2027. They'll be looking for a new Queen, King, Maid of Honour, Princess and Prince.”

She added: “A great day, thank you to everyone for making it happen – Warwickshire County Council, Warwick District Council, CJ's Events Warwickshire Limited and The Teenage Market.

“It was a lovely opportunity for me to chat to the Kenilworth community and catch up with a lot of people. Thank you to everyone for supporting the event.”