South Downs Food Festival 2026
Sponsoring the South Downs Food Festival offers valuable commercial opportunities and raises brand awareness. It also shows your commitment to local produce, farming and small businesses, championing the vibrant food and drink industry in the South Downs.
Our goal is to provide the best possible experience for everyone at the festival; families, food lovers, schools, producers, chefs, caterers and community groups. We aim to inspire a generation who are educated, ambitious and open-minded, raising the bar for the future of food and drink.
Sponsorship income helps us take the festival to new heights as we aspire to put the South Downs firmly on the culinary map, responsible for some of the best produce in the UK.
Target Audience
Targeted Audience: Families, food lovers, schools, producers, chefs, caterers and community groups
Size of Audience: In 2025, our social media efforts collectively gained over 356,000 views, while the festival hosted over 2,000 visitors. The foundations have been set for a marketing campaign to double our social media view and visitors in 2026.
Key Dates and Timings
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026. 10.30am to 5pm.
Specific Opportunity Details
As our lead sponsor, you’ll enjoy premium branding across all festival touchpoints — from signage and digital media to stage mentions and merchandise. This package offers direct engagement with attendees, positioning your brand at the heart of the experience and connecting you with potential customers in a vibrant, family-friendly setting.
Features and Benefits
Brand Visibility: Multiple opportunities to share your brand with the food and drink industry and general public within the South Downs.
PR, Media & Social: Regional and national press, influencer engagement, and social media reach. In 2025 over a 10-week time frame, we got people talking, clicking, and booking. We built a local following and audience through exciting collaborative content, working closely with chefs, producers, caterers and local brands to build connection and community. We are building a campaign off the back of 2025’s success, anticipating even greater growth and reach for 2026.
Community & Educational Impact: Supporting food education and local community projects such as Chefs in Schools, Munch and Rowans Hospice.
Sustainability Focus: We’re committed to supporting the local economy by helping small businesses thrive — especially in the food and drink sector . While promoting healthy living across families through inclusive, community-led activities.
Investment
£250 – £8,000 per package.