Our Worthing Festival food vendors were here to serve up a feast of global flavours! From the bold spices of Cairovan’s North African wraps to the sunny Mediterranean tastes of Happy Go Souvlaki, there was something to suit every craving.We tucked into mouthwatering barbecue from Ditch Brisket, indulgent mac and cheese from Mac Daddy, or fresh West African favourites from Mama Sheila’s Kitchen. Saltio brought the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, while Podgers offered street food classics—think burgers, hotdogs, tacos and sliders, all made with flair.We grabbed a loaded bagel from Mr Bagel, satisfied our sweet tooth with vegan doughnuts from Cat Burglar Dough Co, and cooled off with handcrafted gelato from G-Lite Worthing. For a caffeine kick, TruBru Nitro Coffee delivered smooth, cold-brewed drinks with a twist. With something for every appetite and diet, our food court was the perfect place to refuel between festival moments.At the heart of our food offering was The Real Junk Food Project, a truly inspiring initiative tackling food waste and food poverty head-on. Serving delicious, wholesome meals made from perfectly good surplus food, TRJFP operates on a Pay As You Feel basis—because value isn't just about money. Whether you offer a donation, your time, or your skills, everything is appreciated. It's food with a conscience, and a reminder that community, sustainability and good taste go hand in hand.

Taking place from 1–30 June, the Fringe is an open-access programme designed to celebrate the breadth of creativity across the town. Artists, performers, venues, community groups and producers of all disciplines are invited to take part – whether you’re staging a theatre show, exhibition, gig, workshop, talk or something completely unexpected.The Festival team supports Fringe participants by hosting events on the official website, promoting the programme collectively and helping drive audiences into venues throughout June.

Laurie Rowan is an animator, illustrator, director and art director known for his distinctive style and unique approach to characterization and playful modular design.Laurie began his career as a studio-based creative lead, then later a freelancer, creating content for clients such as the BBC, Channel 4, and Disney. His projects have achieved numerous accolades, including a Children’s BAFTA win, nomination and Lovie Award.Over the past few years, Laurie has gained international recognition for his work, which has been featured on top-tier design blogs and publications, including It's Nice That, étapes and Gingko Press' Computer Generated as well as being featured on various "Ones to Watch" lists.His unique style has led to an impressive roster of commissions across various mediums, including print, film, interactive media, concept and identity development for renowned clients such as Google, Microsoft, MTV, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. His work has received critical acclaim, including a Young Directors Award nomination, Vimeo Staff Picks, and festival selections. His animations have been exhibited and screened internationally, and his work has amassed over 925 million views online.In addition to his creative work, Laurie is a frequent speaker at design events, podcasts, and universities around the world. He has shared his knowledge and experience in various capacities such as a guest lecturer for MA Animation at Central St Martins, one of the world's most prestigious art and design colleges and opening the 2019 edition of Pictoplasma festival.Laurie is represented by Nexus Studios for direction and can be contacted directly for illustration and art direction.