Honiton Market Charter Day

This year, Honiton Town Council, with support from Tonic Creatives is excited to bring you Honiton Market Charter Day on Saturday 18th July 2026. 

Get ready for a town-wide celebration across the Town Centre, Allhallows Playing Field, and Northcote Lane. 

We’re bringing back the “familiar favourites” you love, alongside some brand-new surprises such as the Junior Town Crier contest. 

Check out the programme page for full details.

It’s not to late to book a stall at Charter Day 2026, so head to the online booking page to make sure you don’t miss out. 

However, the closing date for bookings is Weds 1st July 2026 so you’ve only got 18 days left! 

“Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!”

All loud and enthusiastic children are invited to take part in our fun Junior Town Crier Competition a light-hearted, family-friendly event designed purely for fun. 

Open to both boys and girls, we’ll provide everything needed, including the traditional costume (tricorn hat, red waistcoat and jabot), a bell, and a short script. Budding criers are also welcome to create and perform their own original cries! 

The competition will be judged by Honiton’s Town Crier, Caroline Kolek, together with former Town Crier Dave Retter. 

The competition will take place outside St Pauls Church on Saturday 18 July at 12pm midday.

The popular Dog Show returns, featuring 12 fun classes for dogs of all shapes and sizes, including Fancy Dress (story character theme), Waggiest Tail, Best Trick and Golden Oldie.

Entries from 12.30pm, judging starts at 1.30pm – £1.50 per class.

The Dog Show is supported by Walking Woofs – Dog Walking, Home Boarding & Daycare.

Classes are Fancy Dress – Storytelling theme, Prettiest Bitch, Handsomest Dog, Most Appealing Eyes, Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Odd Couple, Golden Oldie, Best Pup, Child Handler, Best rescue and Best Pedigree.

The theme for this year is ‘Storytelling’ to coincide with 2026 being the National Year of Reading.

With a particular focus on the stories behind Market Charter Day and your stories from the celebrations in years gone by, we are really looking forward to seeing your themed stalls, activities and windows!

There will be storytelling sessions at the Honiton Family Church at 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm.

Honiton Market Charter Day has always been about community.

For years, the Charter Day Planning Group and a dedicated team of volunteers has worked tirelessly alongside local businesses to make this cherished event a success.

As the Honiton Market Charter Day Planning Group hands over the reins following a fantastic 2025, we want to say a huge thank you for their incredible hard work, commitment, and lasting legacy.