One of the things we're especially proud of at Foster Fest is the number of local independent businesses who have chosen to be part of the day.
Many are giving up an entire weekend to support our fostering community. Some have reduced their prices, others have donated prizes, while many are simply coming because they believe children with care experience deserve something special.
We are incredibly grateful to every single one of them.
Rachel's Balloon Modelling
Prepare to be amazed as Rachel transforms ordinary balloons into extraordinary creations. From colourful animals and flowers to swords and favourite characters, her incredible balloon modelling always brings smiles to children's faces.
Bite Delight
As a new local business, Bite Delight is passionate about serving delicious, freshly prepared food while supporting the local community. Their commitment to combining great food with community spirit perfectly reflects everything Foster Fest is about.
LuluFM
LuluFM will be bringing a fantastic selection of affordable fragrances, beauty products, cosmetics, wellness items and accessories, helping families discover some wonderful products throughout the day.
Inflated Delights
From exciting inflatable experiences to photo booths and refreshing slush drinks, Inflated Delights will be adding even more fun to the festival atmosphere.
Let's Impact
We're delighted to welcome Let's Impact, who will be introducing families to their new children's book, The Nuzzlewumps Box. Written with looked after and adopted children in mind, this thoughtful story has been created to support children, families and professionals, with book signings and some exciting instant win prizes available on the day.
The Gentle Nanny
Parenting isn't always easy, and sometimes we all need a little reassurance. Ellie, The Gentle Nanny, supports parents and carers through realistic, positive parenting advice, practical resources and coaching built around connection, understanding and everyday family life.
Braid Me
No festival is complete without festival hair. Whether children want colourful braids, creative styles or something extra special, Braid Me will be helping visitors look and feel festival ready.
DD3D Prints & Sublimation
Family, creativity and innovation come together beautifully at DD3D. Inspired by their own family's experiences, they create imaginative 3D printed gifts, sensory products and personalised items that celebrate creativity and neurodiversity.
Parker's Emporium
Creativity is at the heart of Parker's Emporium. From handmade decorations and beautiful gift ideas to unique seasonal crafts and thoughtful keepsakes, every item has been lovingly created by hand.
Sea Blooms
What begins as sea glass and pottery collected along the coastline is transformed into beautiful jewellery and artwork by Sea Blooms. Created as a positive outlet for mental wellbeing, every piece tells its own story and reflects the beauty that can be found in unexpected places.
Get Hooked
Crochet takes centre stage at Get Hooked, where colourful handmade cuddly creations are lovingly crafted to bring smiles to children and adults alike. Every character is completely unique, making each one extra special.
Fudge Indulgence
Those with a sweet tooth won't want to miss Fudge Indulgence, offering an irresistible range of delicious handmade fudge.
Made with Lola
Luxury handmade soy wax melts, candles, room sprays and beautiful home fragrance gifts make Made with Lola the perfect place to discover something special.
DJ Crafty Signs and Gifts
From laser engraved wooden gifts to personalised keepsakes and colourful 3D creations, DJ Crafty Signs and Gifts showcases wonderful handmade craftsmanship from right here in our local community.
CozyCrafts and Green Laser Art
Beautiful crochet creations sit alongside expertly laser engraved gifts and personalised items, with every handmade product reflecting incredible care, creativity and attention to detail.
The Brickavan
LEGO fans are in for a treat. The Brickavan will be packed with genuine LEGO sets, minifigures, clothing and accessories, making it a must visit for builders of every age.
Into the Forest
Beautiful handcrafted sensory resources, wooden toys and imaginative play sets encourage children to explore, learn and develop through open ended play and creativity.
Delicious food for everyone
A great festival also brings people together over food, and we're incredibly grateful to every catering business joining Foster Fest.
Whether families fancy coffee, pizza, burgers, freshly baked bread, sweet treats, waffles, candy floss, ice cream or a colourful slush, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
A huge thank you goes to:
Roast Grind Brew, serving expertly prepared coffees, iced drinks and matcha.
Yes Chef, whose menu proves that quality food can also be affordable.
Toast and Chill, serving delicious Mr Moo's ice cream, waffles, milkshakes and refreshing drinks.
Sweet'N'Salty, offering bubble waffles, cheesecakes, milkshakes and plenty of irresistible treats.
Sweet Success, whose wonderful selection of sweets and desserts is guaranteed to tempt visitors of every age.
Rob's Slush Van, bringing every colourful flavour imaginable to help everyone cool down.
Hessle Superstars, spinning freshly made candy floss that children will undoubtedly love.
The Conquest of Bread, Hull's cooperative microbakery, whose handcrafted sourdough breads are made using patience, traditional methods and a genuine commitment to community, cooperation and sharing.
Some of the biggest contributions are often the ones visitors never see.
We'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to Special Stars Foundation, who have generously loaned specialist soft flooring to help create a safe and welcoming baby and toddler zone for our youngest visitors.
There is one organisation whose fingerprints can be found across almost every corner of Foster Fest.
Together We Foster was created by Hull foster carers and supporters with one simple aim, to create even more opportunities for children and families within our fostering community.
Since launching, they have worked tirelessly behind the scenes raising funds, organising events, collecting donations, baking cakes, selling raffle tickets and supporting Hull Fostering whenever help has been needed.
Because of their incredible fundraising, families will be able to enjoy unlimited activities throughout Foster Fest without worrying about extra costs.
Every penny raised through their tombola and cake stall at Foster Fest will help fund future events, including this year's Christmas celebration and potentially next year's Foster Fest.
To every member of Together We Foster, thank you for everything you do.
Kingston Reapers
Few organisations have stood beside Hull Fostering as consistently as the Kingston Reapers Ice Hockey Club.
Over the past three years they have donated Easter eggs, advent calendars, raffle prizes, computers and countless acts of kindness that have brought smiles to children across our fostering community.
Their hugely popular charity ice hockey events have become a highlight of our calendar, bringing families together in an atmosphere filled with fun, laughter and community spirit.
Your generosity never goes unnoticed, and we are incredibly proud to call you part of the Hull Fostering family.
One final thank you
Finally, we'd like to thank the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayor, whose grant funding helped provide the remaining infrastructure and entertainment needed to make Foster Fest possible. Their support arrived at exactly the right moment and ensured this special day could become a reality.
We'd also like to thank every volunteer, every member of Hull Fostering, every social worker, every support worker, every foster carer and every person who has helped behind the scenes.
When people arrive at Foster Fest, they'll see laughter, music, creativity and smiling faces.
What they won't always see are the hundreds of kind hearts that made it happen.
The businesses who said yes.
The charities who gave their time.
The performers who wanted to make children laugh.
The volunteers who offered to help.
The sponsors who believed in our vision.
Every single one of you has played a part in creating something that our children and families will remember for years to come.
From everyone at Hull Fostering, and from every child and family whose day you have helped make brighter, thank you.
We couldn't have done it without you.