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THE ULTIMATE FAMILY DAY OUT IS BACK IN MALDON!

Smoke & Fire Festival returns to Promenade Park for an unforgettable weekend of incredible BBQ, street food, live-fire cooking, live music and family entertainment.

Watch top chefs and pitmasters in action, experience the British Freestyle BBQ Championships and European Butcher Wars, discover amazing flavours and enjoy a festival packed with things to see, taste and do.

Bring the kids, bring your friends and definitely bring your appetite!

Great Food. Live Entertainment. Family Fun.

Smoke & Fire Festival Maldon — Seeing is Believing!

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type/Ticket Tariff
Adult£35.00 per ticket
Family£46.00 per ticket
Child£5.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Travelling by Car

Smoke & Fire Festival takes place at Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ.

Promenade Park is easily accessible from the A12 via the A414. As you approach Maldon, follow signs for Promenade Park and then follow the event and traffic signage on arrival.

Sat Nav postcode: CM9 5JQ

Please allow extra time for your journey during busy periods and follow the directions of our event traffic marshals when approaching the festival.

Public Transport Directions

Travelling by Public Transport

Maldon does not have its own railway station. Visitors travelling by train can use nearby stations and continue their journey to Maldon by local bus or taxi.

Bus services operate into Maldon, with onward access to Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ.

We strongly recommend planning your journey in advance and checking the latest bus and train times before travelling.

Plan ahead, arrive early and get ready for a fantastic day at Smoke & Fire Festival!

Visitors can check current routes using the TravelEssex journey planner. Maldon District Council also directs visitors to TravelEssex for local public transport information.

Smoke and Fire Festival

Type:Festival

Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ
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Tel+44 (0) 7473 782719

Opening Times

Season (15 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday12:00 - 21:00
Season (16 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday12:00 - 18:00

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