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Our full TV Chef Appearance who attended this year!

Two star bakers, popular television presenters and the BBC MasterChef Champion of Champions were among the famous faces who appeared this year.

Festival favourite Chris Bavin also returned to host the cookery theatre across the weekend. where we had Dean Edwards, Chris Baber and Nelly Ghaffar appearing on Saturday and Georgie Grasso, Paul A Young and Ping Coombes on Sunday.

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The festival brought together live music and performances from some of the region’s finest

From marvelling at the antics of street circus performer Stanley Youngman to creating willow boats and sea creatures in the craft tent or getting up close to prehistoric fossils and a life-sized cast of a T. Rex skull – it was a unforgettable weekend.

Other highlights included storytelling and songs from Mad Alice Theatre Company, unbelievable gigantic bubbles courtesy of The Bubble Whisperer and hilarious outdoor theatre show featuring a giant parrot, mermaids, seahorses and treasure.

Music fans were also catered for with live performances taking place throughout the weekend.

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Thank you to all of our amazing 2025 Festival Traders. We will announce when our applications open for 2026.

If you are interested in trading at future festivals please get in touch, send info on your company, pictures of your set up and products/produce, links to social media and info and where you are based. If you are catering please include a menu, please send to sff@durham.gov.uk.  The team will add you to the list for applications opening for 2026. Please note we make announcements through our social channels and website for applications.

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