Caterer & Trader Applications
Planning is underway for a ticketed folk music event at Cherry Hinton Hall, scheduled for Friday 30th, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August 2027. The event will feature an evening and two full days of live music and activities, with optional three-night camping available.
Caterers
We are seeking caterer applications for Cambridge Folk Festival 2027. Attracting up to 6,000 people per day across the three days for 2027, Cambridge Folk Festival is situated in the beautiful parkland setting of Cherry Hinton Hall on the outskirts of the city. More details are available in the event information attached on page 4 onwards. It is our aim to have a varied mix of high-quality caterers and traders and to also attract new and local companies.
Supporting documentation and all food safety paperwork must be completed within the application. Even if your insurance goes out of date before the event, we still need to see a copy of your current policy and similar for any other documents needing to be renewed for 2027.
Terms and Conditions
Please read through the attached event information sheet. Please also carefully read through the corresponding/relevant terms and conditions carefully which can be accessed and found on our website. The application relies heavily on you having read this information to ensure your application meets all of the requirements necessary to trade at the Festival. If you are still unclear, please contact hazel.beale@cambridge.gov.uk
Terms and conditions are below, please download and save a copy.
Other Information
Applications
All applications are to be completed via an online application form. Before applying, you should carefully read through the Caterers Event Information Sheet alongside the corresponding terms and conditions for the relevant food concession you are applying for.
All Applications Close: Friday 20 November 2026, 5pm.
Traders (non-food traders)
We are seeking trader (non-food) applications for Cambridge Folk Festival 2027. Attracting up to 6,000 people per day across the three days for 2027, Cambridge Folk Festival is situated in the beautiful parkland setting of Cherry Hinton Hall on the outskirts of the city. More details are available in the event information attached on page 4 onwards. It is our aim to have a varied mix of high-quality caterers and traders and to also attract new and local companies.
Supporting documentation and all safety paperwork must be completed within the application. Even if your insurance goes out of date before the event, we still need to see a copy of your current policy and similar for any other documents needing to be renewed for 2027.
Terms and Conditions
Please read through the attached event information sheet. Please also carefully read through the terms and conditions carefully which can be accessed and found on our website. The application relies heavily on you having read this information to ensure your application meets all of the requirements necessary to trade at the Festival. If you are still unclear, please contact hazel.beale@cambridge.gov.uk
Terms and conditions are below, please download and save a copy.
Applications
All applications are to be completed via an online application form. Before applying, you should carefully read through the Traders Event Information Sheet alongside the terms and conditions for the relevant food concession you are applying for.
All Applications Close: Friday 20 November 2026, 5pm.