STREET FOOD CIRCUS will return this spring with a series of ten events celebrating food, family, and good times in spectacular coastal, castle, and woodland locations.

Marking its tenth anniversary, Street Food Circus has provided a platform for some of Wales’ best-known chefs and street food businesses over the past decade. The 2025 season will be the biggest in its history, featuring new locations and seasonal events.

One of the highlights of the year will be the return of Harbour Feastival to Saundersfoot Harbour in September. This popular event brings a diverse selection of street food traders to the coastal village, creating a vibrant atmosphere by the sea.

The season kicks off with Forest Feastival in Candleston Woods, followed by the Big Banquet at Caldicot Castle in May. Over the summer, events will include the Welsh Street Food Awards, a return to Southampton for Summer Feastival, and the launch of Pleasure Gardens in Pembrey Country Park in June. Fantastic Fete at St Donat’s Castle and a trader appearance at Big Feastival in the Cotswolds are also part of the lineup.

In addition to Harbour Feastival, a new event called Mabon will debut in September. This autumn festival, held in Candleston Woods, takes inspiration from the pagan autumn equinox festival and will focus on cooking with fire and celebrating the harvest season.

To close the year, Festive Feastival will return, bringing a mix of street food, a roller disco, and Christmas circus magic.

Street Food Circus founder and ringmaster Matt the Hat said:

“Street Food Circus has been a game-changer for the Welsh street food scene. Over the past ten years, we’ve given opportunities to some of the country’s best chefs and street food businesses to showcase their talents.

“Looking at the hundreds of businesses we’ve worked with, it’s great to see so many who’ve gone on to open permanent restaurants, launch new street food concepts, and win major UK awards.

“We’ve also made street food more accessible across Wales, supporting different locations and venues. As we celebrate our first decade, I hope everyone involved feels proud of our collective success and looks forward to a year of incredible street food events.”

The 2025 season opens with Forest Feastival, running across four weekends from April 18 to May 11. This year’s festival will introduce Barbecewi, a new area dedicated to food cooked over fire and classic Americana dishes. Traders include Westlands BBQ, Feast Pembrokeshire, Two Lads Afghan BBQ, Dough Thrower, Fire & Flank, and Acme Fried Chicken.

Forest Feastival will also welcome Keralan Karavan, Mandala, Ceylon & Beyond, Boa Selecta, and Mr Noodle in its Feast from the East zone. A new Caravan Stage will host circus performers, guest DJs, buskers, and a bubble disco for families.

The After Dark series will return on Friday nights, featuring SFC residents Pamoja Disco Club and guest bands, transforming the woodland into a late-night festival experience.

In an effort to improve sustainability, Street Food Circus is introducing reusable enamel plates, which can be pre-ordered and collected at the event. Food waste collection and washing stations will also be available.

Tickets and further details are available at streetfoodcircus.co.uk.

Events Schedule:

• Forest Feastival, Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend: April 18 – May 11 (4 weekends)
• Big Banquet, Caldicot Castle, Monmouthshire: May 23-26
• Summer Feastival, Southampton: June 6-8
• Pleasure Gardens, Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli: June 20-22
• Welsh Street Food Awards: July 12-13
• Fantastic Fete, St Donat’s Castle: August 1-3
• Big Feastival, Cotswolds: August 22-24
• Harbour Feastival, Saundersfoot Harbour: September 5-7
• Mabon, South Wales, BBQ Festival: September 26-28
• Festive Feastival, date and location TBC