Key Points
- Event Date & Venue: Howfen Farmers' Market returns on Saturday, 5 September 2026, operating from 09:00 to 13:00 at Kyria Yoga and Wellness Studio in Westhoughton.
- Organisers: Co-organised by Andreana Kyriacou, owner of Kyria Yoga and Wellness Studio, in partnership with Welcome to Westhoughton.
- Admission & Charity: Entry costs 20p, with all proceeds donated to charity.
- Participating Traders: Features regional independent vendors selling sourdough bread, cheeses, honey, dairy goods, cakes, preserves, and handmade crafts.
- Recent Growth: Follows previous sell-out events where food vendors sold out by 12:00.
Westhoughton (Bolton Today) August 5, 2026 – Howfen Farmers' Market is returning to Westhoughton following sustained commercial success in recent months. As reported by Maddie Avery of The Bolton News, the monthly event will take place on Saturday, 5 September 2026, from 09:00 to 13:00 at the Kyria Yoga and Wellness Studio on Market Street. The market aims to promote independent traders across Bolton while raising funds for local charitable initiatives.
What Can Visitors Expect at the September Market?
As reported by Maddie Avery of The Bolton News, families and shoppers from across the borough are invited to browse a wide variety of locally sourced food, drink, and artisanal crafts. Organised as a community platform to support small business owners, entry is set at 20p per visitor, with 100% of proceeds directed to charity.
Who Is Organising the Howfen Farmers' Market?
As reported by Maddie Avery of The Bolton News, the monthly market is organised by Kyria Yoga and Wellness Studio in collaboration with community group Welcome to Westhoughton. As documented in prior coverage by The Bolton News, studio owner Andreana Kyriacou established the initiative to boost footfall for independent businesses and create a local shopping hub.
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Which Local Vendors Are Scheduled to Participate?
As detailed in previous reporting by The Bolton News, the market hosts a diverse lineup of regional traders, including:
- Magaris: Fresh sourdough bread
- Hive and Honey: Locally produced honey
- Moo Top Dairy: Fresh dairy items and milkshakes
- Le Petit Fromagerie: Speciality cheeses
- The Slippery Cauldron Soap Company Ltd: Handmade soap products, operated by Stefanie Withington of Hindley
- Additional Vendors: Glass Onion, Charcoal and Cream, Sweet Tulip, Small Batch Bakery, and Abbys Sweet Treats.
What Drove the Demand for the Market's Return?
As reported in previous coverage by The Bolton News, earlier editions experienced high attendance, with food stalls selling out entirely before midday. Speaking on the event's popularity, studio owner Andreana Kyriacou stated:
"It's been really good. It's my studio and it's been so busy. So many sold out. All the food was sold out by 12 o'clock. It was brilliant."
First-time vendor Stefanie Withington of The Slippery Cauldron Soap Company Ltd stated:
"It was busy, had lovely people, very friendly, and so are the other people who trade here as well... It's good to have something closer to home sometimes."