The Kingsbridge Food and Music Festival is a FREE event arranged by local businesses and volunteers to bring together and celebrate this amazing town.
After three lost years, we came back in 2024 and it was amazing!
 Check back soon for updates on this years food, music and entertainment.
Thursday 30th May
Dust Devils Starts at 8.30.pm
As a pre festival taster, this fantastic band offer an eclectic range of Multi Instrumental Acoustic Bluegrass, Americana, Blues and Roots, with interesting takes of songs that will wet your pallet for the main event. All in the great atmosphere of The Old Warehouse , just opposite the square.
Friday 31st May
Starts at 6pm
6.10 - 7.20 pm Get Wicked
Early evening kicks off with 'Get Wicked', a 7-piece electro swing band based in the South West. Always nice and sometimes a bit naughty!
https://www.facebook.com/getwickeduk
7.45 - 9.00 pm The Greater Good,
Rising band 'The Greater Good', originally from Leeds, they have been getting plenty of National radio plays, they have an impressive repertoire of original songs and are destined for greater things.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/966131471517790
9.30 - 11.00 pm General Confusion
Headlining Friday, Commitments, James Brown. As seen at the Hurligham Club. London Savoy, Cafe Royal, Roof Gardens & & &..... playing an infectious set of classic hits closing Friday with an irresistible party atmosphere.
https://www.facebook.com/generalconfusionband
Saturday 1st June
Music starts at Midday
12.00 Midday/Kingsbridge Community College's 'The Collective'
A hugely talented group of music students playing an impressive mixture of known and original songs. Expect late morning
2 pm Carousel
Carousel, Sarah, Susie, Elaine and Elaine are a medal winning a Cappella quartet singing close harmony. Enjoy a mixture of familiar songs and classic tunes performed with ringing chords and a love of singing.
3 pm Charlie Blackwood
Charlie Blackwood (Devon, UK) is a new emerging singer, songwriter and guitarist. His energetic performances and fresh style, often described as having a 'pop/country vibe', have got him noticed on the local scene, national festivals and more recently with BBC Music Introducing. https://charlieblackwood.uk/
4.10 - 5.20 pm Ben Carr Duo
Local musician takes the stage playing his style of delta blues slide, With elements of blues, jazz, folk, and self-penned songs are portrayed through warm and soulful singing. Through his music, Ben celebrates blues heroes such as Bessie Smith, Lead Belly, Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson, and Howlin’ Wolf
https://bennyguitarcarr.co.uk/
5.50 - 7.00 pm Joanna Cooke and her band
Playing a soulful set of songs, with many originals, Joanna has had remarkable success, most recently providing her vocals to a hit record that has received a major response from Radio 1 and other National stations. Jon Newey (Jazzwise) commented 'Rising star Soul/ Jazz singer with a Blues Heart'.Dance music collaboration on BBC Radio1
https://linktr.ee/joannacookemusic
7.40 - 9.00 pm SOS Band,
Early evening, an entirely original blend of today's R&B-infused Pop-Rock Funk and Hip-Hop. With one member being local to Kingsbridge, the guys have been receiving rave reviews and promise a lively evening playing original songs.
“These guys are the real deal, they do not mess about" - Johnnie Walker, BBC Radio 2
https://www.facebook.com/SOSofficialband/
9.30 - 11.00 pm Dr Oz
Dr Oz,
Headlining Saturday the ever-popular popular Dr Oz will guarantee a ripping party atmosphere with their unique take on classic tunes, certain to raise the roof, if we had one! Dr Oz is one of the South West’s most exciting and in-demand live acts. Mixing soul, funk & ska from the past 5 decades with an energetic stage show, the band has been wowing audiences at festivals, live venues, and private events right across the country.www.droztheband.co.uk
“A stunning live show – so much feelgood energy”
THE WESTERN MORNING NEWS
Sunday 2nd June Music starts at 11.00 am
11.00 am - Midday The Kingsbridge Silver Band,
With a medley of band music that sets the mood for Sunday lunchtime. Kingsbridge Silver Band was founded over 100 years ago in 1921 and has been playing ever since.
https://www.facebook.com/kingsbridgesilverband
12.00 - 1.00 pm The Salcombe Jazz Trio
Featuring Corinne Lynn on vocals
Playing a mix of Jazz and Soul follows and provides a relaxed backdrop to a chilled lunchtime. http://www.salcombejazztrio.co.uk/
1.20 - 2.20 pm The Kingsmen
The Kingsmen are an award winning locally based Barbershop harmony chorus. Formed in 1991 they have maintained the highest male vocal standards wowing many audiences both here and internationally. https://www.kingsmen.org.uk/
2.40 - 4.00 pm Banned From The Moor
Mid Afternoon we look forward to the first appearance of ‘Banned from the Moor’. An authentic folk band offering the opportunity to have a jig and dance off lunch from the wide and varied artisan food supplied. They describe themselves as "Folk Rock from Dartmoor"
https://www.bannedfromthemoor.co.uk/
4.30 - 5.30 pm The Busketeers
Close as
Sunday headliners, an acoustic group of Plymouth-based guys playing their unique take on a wide variety of songs. Ever popular and always an audience favourite, guaranteed to close this year's festivities in style.
https://www.thebusketeers.com/
When it comes to keeping energy levels up, we've got you covered. With food stalls influenced by cuisine from all around the globe and drink from some of the regions best producers, whether it's sweet or savoury, still or sparkling, you'll be spoilt for choice.
FOOD AND DRINK 2024
Hot Food Stands
Barbican Bao
We are a young, enthusiastic team serving Asian inspired street food, predominately Bao Buns with 50% of our menu being vegan. Every dish we create is original, packed full of bold, exciting & refreshing flavours. All our sauces and meats are slow cooked creating a deep, rich flavour.
Churros
Delicious churros with genuine Belgian chocolate dips. Choose from milk, white or dark chocolate. Why not share a portion with your friends ?
German Sausage
Genuine German sausages cooked over charcoal on our large swing grill. Choose from traditional bratwurst, kasewurst (cheese), Krakauer (bacon), chilliwurst and special currywurst. We even have vegan sausages for those that don’t fancy meat.
La Grande Bouffe
Tartiflette – sliced potatoes cooked with creamy reblochon cheese and bacon bits
Golden Vegan Sliced potatoes cooked with roasted bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions and vegan spices
Pure pork, gluten free sausages cooked in white wine sauce
Cold Drinks
Legends Souvlaki
Greek Souvlaki/Gyros Wraps, plus Vegetarian with Haloumi, Vegan Gluten free and Dairy free options.
Desi Junction
Plymouths number 1 Punjabi caterer and the best in the Southwest. Using fresh local ingredients and priding ourselves on being ethical when we serve our food. Using a secret family blend of spices, we create an unforgettable taste of our signature Chicken curry and our tantalising Tarka Dhal.
World Foods
World food will be returning to Kingsbridge Food and music Festival after having a break and is planning on spoiling the people of Kingsbridge with its legendery wraps with fillings such as Persian saffron chicken,lamb kebab and the most amazing vegan falafel with a huge number of fresh salads.
Artisan Pizzeria
Artisan Pizzeria is based in the Dartmouth area, using local produce to make our pizzas taste great and fresh. We have found some great ingredients for our pizzas here in Dartmouth and the surrounding area including the award winning Sharpham Cheese, Dartmouth Butchers and Fresh Flour. We bake them in our wood fire oven to give them a unique flavour and apply generous toppings to make them full of flavour.
Authentic Thai
Authentic Thai food is the best Street food for all your Events and festivals needs. Cooked with fresh ingredients, and we have our own homemade sauce and of course we have friendly staff too !
You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram
Fancy That Caribbean
Award winning Caribbean Street Food, Gluten free, Dairy Free, Vegan and Vegetarian options. We are a company passionate about food and using local produce.
Twenty Seven
Well known and loved in Kingsbridge, Jamie Rogers from Restaurant Twenty Seven will be offering gourmet smash Dexta beef burgers with dirty fries, chrorizo jam and black garlic mayo.
https://27devon.co.uk/
Day Stands
Mrs Cookies
Mrs cookies salcombe is a new, family run local company selling brownies, blondies, cookies and more. We use top quality Belgian chocolate to create delicious fudgy treats in an array of flavours for everyone to enjoy. Delivery available locally or Postal to anywhere in the UK.
Calancombe Wines
Calancombe Wine Estate is situated nr Modbury in South Devon, we produce a range of award-winning still and sparkling wines made entirely from fruit grown on the estate. Enjoy our wines and fantastic food at our cellar door restaurant - Bookings can be made online or by calling 01548 830905.
South Devon Chilli Farm
The South Devon Chilli Farm has over 20 years of chilli-growing and cooking expertise. Our ‘Seed to Sauce’ ethos means the chillies we nurture only travel a few metres across the farm into our kitchen, to be turned into our award-winning products. Zero food miles here! We sell our products online, at markets and from our onsite Farm Shop.
Curious Crumbs
Curious Crumbs is a local business who makes vegan and non gluten cookies ! They’re perfect for people with intolerances, but you’d never be able to tell as they’re made using the best ingredients.
Salcombe Dairy
Salcombe Dairy, produce ice cream and sorbets in Salcombe. We use Devon milk and double cream. It is all gluten, egg and nut free, all made with natural products.
Bosko Bus
The Bosko Bus is a gut conscious food truck that specialises in creating vibrant and nourishing street food using homemade ferments w/ a heavy influence from Asian cuisine. As well as on the go gut happy food we also provide locally sourced coffee from The Curator & a range of herbal tea as well as other consciously delicious hot drinks.
Drinks
Devon Cove and Barrel and Still
We create award-winning Cove Vodka and Liqueurs using King Edward potatoes, lovingly grown on our family farm overlooking Hope Cove. We’ll be serving a selection of delicious cocktails and mocktails using our super smooth vodka, liqueurs, rum, fresh fruit and premium mixers. Visit our Kingsbridge shop for tasters, bottles and gifts. Barrel and Still will be well known to many, and will be serving up some of their great wines and Prosecco.
The Green Bus/ Bar
We are an Independent, Local, business , specialising in the promotion of loacal award-winning beers, with sustainable brewing methods and local ingredients. Salcombe brewery products are delicious and refreshing, and they also support the local community and environment.
This isn't our first rodeo you know? We may have been locked-down for the past three years with not so much as a 'work-event' to keep us entertained, but before 2020 the festival has been rocking Kingsbridge for eight years!
Sorry there are no Kids attractions 2024
The town square - Saturday 10am
Join us on the Quay on Saturday morning for our legendary children’s disco with Crunchy Carrot! Expect the usual craziness from limbo dancing to flossing, and what’s probably the UK’s earliest foam party. It’s brilliant fun for kids of all ages with fancy dress encouraged, but optional.
Behind the bandstand - Saturday
We'll be welcoming back Pom Stitch Tassel on Saturday who will be offering children the chance to make beautiful handicrafts for a small fee.
The town square
Get in the festival spirit with facepainting.
Behind the bandstand
Let them burn off some energy with bouncy castle fun!