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Potfest in the Pens (Melton Mowbray) Dates TBC


FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL SHOWS IN 2023 AND 24, WE’RE PLEASED TO CONFIRM THAT POTFEST WILL RETURN TO MELTON MOWBRAY IN 2025.

Address: Melton Mowbray Market and Livestock Auction, LE13 1JY

Times & dates TBC.

Come along and meet the Cromartie team on our stand, check out our range of products including kilns, potter's wheels, glazes, underglaze and lots more, and take advantage of some fantastic show-only discounts.

Operating under the same ethos as the Cumbrian Potfest in the Pens events, we’re bringing together 90 ceramics artists for a three-day artisan market in the heart of Melton Mowbray and just in time for your Christmas shopping.

See the work of the well-established alongside the up-and-coming, in an exciting mix of the sophisticated and the raw power of the next generation, combined in a bustling arts market marketplace.
No art hype, no gallery glitz, just potters and public mixing in a down-to-earth setting. Held under cover to save us from the weather.



POTTERS’ COMPETITION

At each of the Potfest shows, the potters are invited to enter a piece of their work that responds to a theme.

The theme for our potters’ competition at each of the 2025 show will be announced early in the New Year. The theme for all of the 2024 Potfest events was:

Hybrid – a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.


FAQs

Tickets: Potfest admission tickets will also be available to buy at the gate each day.

Getting there: Parking is free at the venue with accessible parking available.

Food and drink: Refreshments available on site.

Payment: Please be aware that a number of the exhibitors may be unable to process credit and debit card transactions so we would recommend bringing cash and/or a cheque book as an alternative.

Access: Accessible parking is available. Please be advised that the event is held in a cattle market so the ground can be uneven in places. If you have any concerns or queries please contact the Potfest team who will endeavour to answer any questions you may have.

Dogs: Guide dogs and other well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! For more details please check out the Potfest website.