Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival have recruited a number of new team members to help with the 2026 event.
The festival, which is volunteer-run, will be staged over three days between September 4th and 6th, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the town.
Organisers have unveiled new additions to their team, including Faith Armstrong and Libby Griffiths who will share the role of covering social media.
Faith works as a marketing executive at a local marina, while Libby runs the Shop Local Awards.
Libby said: “I am a strong believer in supporting the local community and to get involved with what is probably one of the biggest events in Nantwich was not an opportunity to be missed.”
A new Sustainability Lead has also been appointed in a bid to reduce the environmental impact of the festival by limiting waste and increasing recycling.
Festival volunteer co-ordinators Andrew and Linda Martin say their April Volunteer Evening at The Wickstead Arms in Nantwich was a huge success.
Linda said: “A number of new volunteers signed up on the night, so we are thrilled to welcome them to the team and look forward to their contribution to making the 2026 Festival a safe and enjoyable one for everyone.
“The recent Reaseheath Family Festival was hugely enjoyable and resulted in a few more new volunteers, so Andrew and I couldn’t be more pleased.
“Anyone who wasn’t able to attend either of these events but would like to hear more about volunteering for Nantwich Food Festival just needs to contact us at [email protected]
“We welcome volunteers of all ages, from all backgrounds and can use whatever skills you may have.
“We provide free support and training to all our volunteers plus a hi-viz so that you are easy to spot, so do get in touch if you would like to hear more about joining a successful and totally volunteer run event.”
The free-of-charge festival has been supported by a number of major sponsors to ensure it remains free to attend.
Nantwich Town Council continues to be the headline sponsor, while Mornflake continues to sponsor the Bowling Green marquee.
Financial advisors AFH (formerly Applewood) and solicitors Hall Smith Whittingham continue their joint sponsorship of the Love Lane marquee and Boughey Logistics will again sponsor the town centre market style zone.
Reaseheath College will continue to sponsor the Love Lane Food Theatre and that Whitegates Estate and Lettings Agency will again sponsor the Kids Marquee.
Snugbury’s remain as sponsors of the Love Lane Music Stage, while Utowpia Caravans & Motorhomes sponsor the Bowling Green Music Stage for the second year.
The festival’s Nantwich Food Awards will also go ahead as in previous years, honouring local food and drink businesses ranging from Best Restaurant, Cafe, Pub with Food and others, as well as the very popular Taste of Nantwich award, previously sponsored by Nantwich News.
Nominations can be accepted until June 30th.
From July 1st to September 6th, people can vote for the nominees.
More details of the awards and to nominate your favourites, visit https://www.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk/food-awards/
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