Find us at the heart of the Festival in Blackmore Gardens, where is a whole array of craft, music and gift stalls alongside delicious food to suit all palates and the Blackmore Festival Bar, with a range of Devonshire real ales, ciders and more.
Relax in the shade or enjoy an event at the Blackmore Garden Marquee. Next door in Peacock Lawn is our free entry Children’s Festival, with shows for all the family.
Open 10am – 7pm every day!
Open-air seating alongside delicious food to suit all palates and the Blackmore Festival Bar, with a range of Devonshire real ales, ciders and more. Come and browse the many stalls in our wonderful Craft & Music Village, right at the heart of the festival in Blackmore Gardens! Discover traders selling everything from jewellery to artwork, clothing to skincare, and not forgetting violins, flutes and squeezeboxes … and everything in between! Look out for our Festival Merchandise store as well.
2026 traders include..
Ancient Sunlight Candles Hand-poured candles
Brilliant Bunting Beautiful handmade bunting, lovingly created in Nottingham to bring colour and celebration wherever it’s hung.
Devon Strings Devon’s specialist violin shop, run by expert makers and restorers, offering handcrafted instruments and accessories for all levels.
Frances Kempt Blankets, jackets, and bags handmade from hand-painted silks, and felted into wool.
Glitzy Vintage Jewellery Antique and vintage jewellery spanning eras from Victorian to Art Deco and beyond, each piece affordably priced and one of a kind.
Golden Petal Emporium Fantasy and tabletop role play game-inspired accessories, including handmade jewellery, ear cuffs, hair swords, and more.
Grandma Bees Natural Skincare Pure, handmade skincare crafted in Monmouthshire using only natural ingredients.
Halsway Manor The National Centre for Folk Arts, offering inspiring residential courses, creative retreats and year-round celebrations of traditional music, dance and song. Come and visit Halsway by the Sea in Blackmore Gardens this year, bringing all the quirky delights of Halsway Manor to the Sidmouth Folk Festival. There’ll be lots of information about upcoming courses, as well as some fun and games to get involved in, and a busk spot where you might catch amazing artists and friends of the manor showing off their talents. During the week, you’ll be able to enter the prize draw to win a free course, and be the first to hear about the launch of Halsway’s brand-new grants scheme.
Handmade by Holly Handmade in Devon, colourful fabric and polymer clay jewellery, accessories, and homeware.
Hardy Violins Folk-specific violins and violas made from local wood, alongside select antique restorations and custom 5-string instruments.
Heritage Harps Beautiful handcrafted harps made in Devon by master maker Terry Heritage, using carefully selected hardwoods and a lifetime of expertise.
Hip & Waisted Handmade leather belts with interchangeable buckles, crafted by hand in North Devon using premium European leather and fittings.
Hobgoblin Music An eclectic collection of unusual and exciting acoustic instruments from all around the world.
Joughin Violins Violin making and repair rooted in heritage methods and fine attention to detail.
Kyle Baker Photography Official festival photography capturing the local spirit, with prints showcasing the town’s people, places, and events.
Kosykat Beautiful clothing, gifts and homeware, thoughtfully sourced during travels across India and created through long-standing partnerships with family-run makers.
Kymara Cornish Art Original resin artwork inspired by the Cornish coast, transforming the colours and movement of the sea into beautiful pieces for the home.
Loveable Sew & Sew Children’s clothing and accessories, handmade with care in East Devon.
Miss Beaujangles Charming handmade jewellery and colourful paintings, crafted with love in Devon.
OffCutz Ethical leather goods and tankards made with a focus on durability and creative design.
Pencole Pens & Turnings Beautiful hand-turned pens and wooden gifts, individually crafted in Cornwall.
PJ Music Specialists in music books, instruments, and accessories, plus melodeon and accordion repairs.
Ripe Cheese Discover a carefully chosen selection of Britain’s finest artisan cheeses, from familiar favourites to exciting new discoveries.
Rosemary Jacks Pottery Wheel-thrown earthenware influenced by traditional North Devon slipware, handmade in East Devon.
Samphire Jewellery Devon-made semi-precious jewellery featuring freshwater pearls, silver, and gold, hand-stamped and crafted with care.
Sandy Totes Practical handmade tote bags and everyday accessories, thoughtfully designed and crafted by a Devon-based female-run business.
Sozo Silver Ltd Vintage silverware reborn as unique jewellery, blending sustainability, irreverent humour, and imaginative design.
Squeezebox Marketplace UK’s best range of Dino Baffetti, Pigini and Bugari accordions and accessories, plus lots of related music and advice.
Starfish Studios Quick portraits of people and animals in charcoal, pencil, or pastel alongside fine art prints and cards.
Textura Unusual and distinctive clothing made from natural fibres, specialising in clothes made from nettles and hemp.
Thornhill Jewellery Contemporary handcrafted jewellery created with sustainability, thoughtful design and responsibly sourced materials at its heart.
The traders in the Craft & Music Fayre at Blackmore Gardens directly support the Festival, so please do take time to browse and support them during your visit. Many traders are happy to chat about their craft, demonstrate their work and help you discover something new. Other pop-up traders around town are not affiliated with the Festival.