Potfest in the Pens (Melton Mowbray) 7th-9th November 2025


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

7th, 8th and 9th November 2025


Visit the Cromartie Stand

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

About Potfest in Melton Mowbray

Following successful shows in 2023 and 2024, Potfest is back for 2025! Operating under the same ethos as the Cumbrian Potfest in the Pens events, this three-day artisan market will feature 90 ceramic artists, bringing together well-established names and emerging talent just in time for your Christmas shopping.



See an exciting mix of the sophisticated and raw power of the next generation in a bustling arts market setting. No art hype, no gallery glitz—just potters and the public mixing in a welcoming, down-to-earth environment. Held under cover, so no need to worry about the weather!

Potters' Competition

At each Potfest show, potters are invited to enter a piece of their work based on a specific theme. The theme for the 2025 shows will be announced early in the New Year. For reference, the 2024 theme was:

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

FAQs

    Tickets: Potfest admission tickets will be available to buy at the gate each day.
    Getting There: Parking is free at the venue, with accessible parking available.
    Food & Drink: Refreshments available on-site.
    Payment: Some exhibitors may not accept card payments, so we recommend bringing cash and/or a cheque book.
    Accessibility: Accessible parking is available. Please note that the event is held in a cattle market, so the ground may be uneven. For any concerns, please contact the Potfest team.
    Dogs: Guide dogs and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

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