Ray Williams, who was a huge part of the music scene in Ilfracombe and North Devon during his many years as a promoter, has passed away.
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Barnstaple Pannier Market’s 2026 programme will include Springfest, Artsfest and Foodfest. Credit: NDC
Three themed family-friendly festivals have been unveiled for the Barnstaple Panier Market programme in the coming year.
It kicks off with Springfest on Sunday, April 12, then Sunday, July 26 welcomes Artsfest and the ever-popular Foodfest returns on Sunday, October 18.
Each event will run from 10am to 4pm and showcase a wide range of stalls alongside food and drink traders, with live entertainment scheduled throughout the day.
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Holly Bransby, Barnstaple Pannier Market manager, said: “Each event will celebrate something slightly different, but all will share the same welcoming atmosphere, high-quality traders and a strong focus on supporting local producers and creatives.
“We encourage everyone to save the dates now and follow our Facebook for further announcements in the coming months.”
Traders interested in getting involved in any of the 2026 festival events are invited to contact the market team at panniermarket@northdevon.gov.uk for more information.
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