Important Warning: Fraudulent Festival Pitch Emails

We have been made aware that an unauthorised third party is contacting food traders, exhibitors, charities and local businesses while claiming to represent the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival.

The messages advertise available pitches and may ask recipients to complete a booking form and submit payment. These emails have not been sent or authorised by the festival, and any booking made through the sender will not constitute a valid festival booking.

Please do not reply, click any links, provide personal or banking information, or make any payments.

If you have received one of these messages—or have already completed a form or made a payment—please contact the festival directly through our official website or Facebook page as soon as possible.

All genuine pitch bookings and communications will be confirmed directly by the official Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival team.