Street Food Festival Coming to Penrith’s Great Dockray Car Park
A free street food festival will take place in the centre of Penrith on Saturday, July 25. Bringing food traders, drinks and live music to Great Dockray Car Park.
The event will run from 11am until 5pm and is being organised as part of Penrith’s programme of summer events.
Visitors will be able to choose from a range of street food. While spending the day in the town centre. Entry will be free, with people invited to attend throughout the afternoon.
Food, Music and a Town-Centre Setting
Organisers say the event will feature a selection of street food businesses. Alongside music and a relaxed festival atmosphere.
Great Dockray Car Park will be used as the main event site. Placing the festival close to Penrith’s shops, cafés and other town-centre businesses.
The event has been designed to give residents and visitors another reason to spend time in Penrith while also supporting independent food traders and nearby businesses.
First of Two Street Food Saturdays
The July event is the first of two Street Food Saturdays planned for Penrith during summer 2026.
A second event is due to take place at Great Dockray on Saturday, August 22.
Both dates form part of the town’s wider summer programme. Which also includes free community activities and events intended to attract more people into the centre.
Event Details
The key information for visitors is:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
| Time | 11am to 5pm |
| Location | Great Dockray Car Park, Penrith |
| Entry | Free |
| Second event | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
The festival is suitable for people dropping in for lunch, an afternoon snack or a longer visit to the town centre.
Great Dockray to Become Festival Space
Great Dockray regularly hosts public events and food traders, including activities connected with Penrith May Day and previous summer food days.
For the Street Food Saturday, part of the car park will be turned into an outdoor food and entertainment area.
Drivers should be aware that normal parking arrangements may be affected while the event is being prepared, held and cleared away. Visitors are advised to check local signs and allow extra time to find an alternative space.
Supporting Penrith’s Independent Businesses
Penrith Town Council has used its summer programme to encourage more residents and visitors to explore the town centre.
Organisers hope people attending the street food event will also visit nearby independent shops, pubs, cafés and other businesses.
Penrith is known for its specialist shops and hospitality businesses, many of which are within a short walk of Great Dockray.
Further Trader Details Expected
A full list of the food and drink traders attending had not been included in the initial public event information available at the time of writing.
Further announcements are expected through Penrith Town Council and Discover Penrith’s social media and event pages before the festival.
The Street Food Saturday will take place at Great Dockray Car Park from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, July 25, with free entry.
