Willen Lake announces return of Flavour Fest street food event

Willen Lake has announced the return of Flavour Fest this weekend, with the event on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July featuring multiple street food vendors.

This free entry food fiesta is set will treat visitors to a wide variety of delights in the form of street food, music, and family-friendly activities.

The event marks the second time that the event has been held at Willen Lake, having previously been held in October.

Willen Lake’s Flavour Fest runs Saturday 5 July & Sunday 6 July 2025, with times from 11am to 5pm.

The organisers have confirmed options who will be selling their wares at the event, including:

• Naughty Nachos – nacho-loaded goodness
• Safs Kitchen – vibrant, home-style flavours
• Jerk ‘N’ Rum – Caribbean delights with a twist
• Howe & Co – traditional fish & chips

Further returning Flavour Fest vendors will also be selling food, including barbecue eatery The Rub and Malaysian street food outlet Lime Face.

Guests can also enjoy stone-baked pizzas and an outdoor bar from the Willen Lake Café, who will have a stall in the circle of the festival.

A market area showcasing local artisan crafts, produce, cheeses, sweet treats and more will also be introduced to the event for the first time. Highlights include:

Cinnamon Pantry – handmade pantry treats
Home Farm MK – locally produced goods
Chilli Pete (Sunday only) – fiery sauces and chilli products

Robert Wood, Executive Director at Willen Lake, said, “Flavour Fest has been a very popular addition to our seasonal events, so we’re super excited to kick off summer with the biggest one yet! It’s a special event for the whole family to come and treat themselves in the sunshine.”

Beyond Flavour Fest, visitors can also explore extra activities available at Willen Lake.

Further options include the Splash ‘n’ Play waterpark, the Treetop Extreme course and the Adventure Golf course. The lake also offers a range of watersports including stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and pedal boating. Those who prefer to relax can enjoy a scenic walk or cycle around the lake, take a boat ride, or simply unwind in the surroundings.