Horsham Big Nibble food festival returns this September
Horsham town centre is set to become a celebration of Sussex food and drink later this year.
The Big Nibble returns to the Carfax on Sunday, September 6.
The event will take place from 10am to 4pm, giving residents and visitors the chance to discover local produce, meet Sussex food and drink producers and enjoy live entertainment.
Organised by Food Rocks and Horsham District Council, the Big Nibble will feature a vibrant food and drink market alongside a live cookery theatre, where top Sussex chefs will showcase their skills.
The cookery theatre will be hosted by food guru Hilary Knight, while families can enjoy interactive musical performances from Little Notes' fruit and veg band at the Carfax bandstand.
The event follows the success of the Sussex Six market in 2025 and will expand its celebration of local producers this year.
A special feature will focus on Sussex honey products, marking 100 years of a very famous honey-loving bear.
Jonathan Taylor, Horsham District Council's cabinet member for enterprise and property said: “I am pleased that we are returning with yet another fantastic event to champion some of the delicious food and drink that Sussex has to offer.
“Supporting local producers is not only important for boosting our local visitor and rural economies but also contributes towards reducing food miles – the distance food has travelled to get to our plates.
“Make sure you save the date for the Big Nibble festival on Sunday, September 6, and join us in celebrating local food and drink.”
The Big Nibble will also form part of the Horsham Tap & Vine Takeover Weekend, organised by Firebird Brewery, Your Horsham and Visit Horsham.
Across the weekend, 17 pubs and venues throughout Horsham will showcase local drinks and celebrate the town's hospitality scene.
Further details about the Big Nibble will be announced in the coming months.
Sussex producers and local food and drink businesses selling Sussex produce are also being invited to apply for a pitch at the event.
For more information, visit Horsham District Council's Big Nibble page or Food Rocks' Big Nibble page.