CALL FOR ENTRIES

September 28, 2026

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey

23rd Edition 
June 11-13, 2027

Hello, 

Join us in June next year and celebrate 23 years as one of the finest craft events in Europe. 
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Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 2027 will feature 200 selected makers from across the UK with a programme of workshops for all ages, craft demonstrations, talks, films, social and wellbeing events, street theatre, family entertainment, live music and great food set in idyllic surroundings on the edge of Dartmoor. 

Applications are invited from makers working to the highest standards.⁠
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You make ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, stone, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper.⁠
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Your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality.⁠

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Apply here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262633259514358

Best wishes,
Sarah James MBE
Craft Festival Director

Deadline 6pm Friday November 27th, 2026

StartUP 2027

A dedicated pavilion at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey for makers who have been in business for 2 years or less (started trading since January 2025). Our aim is to support fledgling careers and to encourage and promote the latest creative talent.

Stands in the StartUP section are offered at a much reduced rate to Craft Festival’s stands and create an outstanding opportunity for businesses of two year or less.

You make ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, stone, recycled materials, printmaking and paper. Your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality.

Apply for StartUP here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/242823387299369

DEADLINE 6pm Friday January 29th 2027

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