Potfest in the Pens Spring - 24th-26th May



Location: Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DN

24th, 25th, and 26th May 2025 | 10am – 4.30pm daily

Adults £5 | Accompanied under 16’s free


Visit the Cromartie Stand

Come and see us in action! We'll be showcasing potters’ wheels, kilns, glazes, and more at our trade stand. Special discounts will be available throughout the event, so don’t miss out!

About Potfest in the Pens – Penrith (Spring)

Back by popular demand, Potfest is offering free throwing lessons, hand-building workshops, and live demonstrations across all three days. Whether you’re a seasoned potter or a total beginner, this is your chance to roll up your sleeves and give it a go.

Over 90 makers have been selected to showcase a wide and diverse range of work that is guaranteed to delight and inspire. Discover functional and decorative ceramics to suit all tastes and budgets and buy direct from the maker.


Potters’ Competition

Each year, potters enter a piece based on a theme. The 2025 theme will be announced soon, but for reference, 2024’s theme was:

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

Visitors will have the chance to vote for their favourite piece on the day, with one lucky voter winning free entry to all Potfest events for life with a Potfest Passport.



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 and Drink

Hot and cold refreshments are available on-site.

Payment

Some exhibitors may not be able to process credit or debit card transactions, so it is recommended to bring cash or a cheque book.

Access

Step-free access is available throughout, but please note the venue is a cattle market, and the ground may be uneven. If you have concerns, please contact the event organizers for more information.

Dogs

Guide dogs and other well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.


For more information or other Potfest events, visit the Potfest website.