Book the Date! Ledbury Celebration 2026 is on Sunday 5th July

 “This is the last day of magic”

Ledbury’s very friendly and local food and drink festival with added poetry and music takes place again in the historic setting of St Katherine’s, Ledbury by the 15th century Master’s House on Sunday 5th July – the last day of the Ledbury Poetry Festival. 

This joyful event has become a highlight for both residents and visitors alike, offering a delightful array of attractions.

Ledbury Celebration in full swing

You will discover:

  • A small but special outdoor food and drink market featuring the best of local produce and street-food for you to enjoy at the event, while enjoying the entertainment, or take home to enjoy later.
  • Attention-seeking “al fresco” poetic entertainment provided by Ledbury Poetry and featuring Bramwell Griffiths, Jo Cox and Rosalind Thomas.
  • The always-popular Poetry Machine – for your own bespoke poem.
  • A magical miscellany of musical entertainment – The Ledbury Singers featuring Four Crying Out Loud, The Footprints Jazz Band, Hey Yahs Acoustic Trio and the Tragic Magic Blues Band
  • Masefield Moments celebrating Ledbury’s Poet Laureate.
  • And more, including for youngsters Kid’s Kitchen.

This popular FREE event is organised by a partnership of Ledbury Food Group, Ledbury Poetry and Ledbury Town Council, who are all aiming to delight you at this festival within a festival.  The Ledbury Celebration has been made possible through funding from Herefordshire Community Foundation and Visit Herefordshire. 

The Ledbury Celebration takes place on Sunday 5th July between 11.00am and 4.00pm in St Katherine’s Car Park and Square, just off Ledbury High Street – entertainment from 12 noon.

If you are interested in having a stall, contact us at ledburycelebration@gmail.com or phone 01531 633637

The full programme is available at www.ledburyfoodgroup.org from early June.

Parking at public car parks in Ledbury is free on Sundays

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