What happens when you bring together talented young performers, emerging artists, creative stallholders and a community ready to cheer them on? Something pretty special.

****THE SIGNAL BRIEF**** ****What’s new:**** Applications are open for stallholders to join A Winter Odyssey at Queen’s Park, Longton. ****By the numbers:**** Last year’s event attracted around 5,000 visitors, with organisers hoping for an even bigger turnout this year. ****What’s next:**** Stallholders have until 13th November to apply. Organised by **Wild Edge Arts** , the team behind the hugely successful Longton Pig Parade, A Winter Odyssey will bring a festive community celebration to Queen’s Park this December. A Winter Odyssey at Longton Park 2025 Organisers are looking for a wide variety of stallholders, including food vendors, independent makers and traders. Food and sweet treat businesses are encouraged to apply, including those selling cakes, crepes, churros and other treats. Applications are also welcomed from makers selling handmade gifts and crafts suitable for the festive season. The event will take place outdoors, with pitches located on concrete. Stallholders will need to provide their own gazebo, lighting, heating and electricity supply. Last year saw around 5,000 visitors come to Longton Park, with organisers hoping to welcome an even bigger turnout for this year’s event. A Winter Odyssey at Longton Park 2025 As well as welcoming applications from stallholders, Wild Edge Arts is also looking for volunteers to help make A Winter Odyssey a success. Anyone who would like to get involved and support this festive community celebration is encouraged to come forward. ### How to apply The deadline for applications is **13th November 2026**. Anyone interested in getting involved can email **charlotte@wildedgearts.com** to apply. Organisers are inviting local businesses, volunteers, food vendors, makers and traders to get involved and help make this year’s A Winter Odyssey a fantastic community celebration. **Event:** A Winter Odyssey **Date:** Saturday 12th December 2026 **Location:** Queen’s Park, Longton **Stallholder deadline:** 13th November 2026 **Applications:** charlotte@wildedgearts.com Why the Signal exists ## Real news takes time. Thanks for taking yours. You've just read a story that took time to get right. No clickbait, no racing to be first, no ads chasing you down the page. I started The Staffordshire Signal because I got fed up of local news that chased clicks instead of stories. We're independent, not-for-profit, IMPRESS-regulated and owned right here, so we answer to nobody but you. > The honest bit: local news only survives if local people choose it. If we don't, it goes. Jenna GoodwinFounder and Editor, The Staffordshire Signal ### Love what we do? Buy us an oatcake! Cheese and bacon, if you're feeling generous. Every tip goes straight into local reporting. Buy us an oatcake ### Miss a proper paper? Staffordshire's only regional printed magazine, full of stories worth sitting down with, delivered to your door. Get it delivered ### Follow on WhatsApp Our stories, dropped straight into your phone. No group chat chaos, we promise. Join the channel What's On ### Find something good to do this week Markets, gigs, history talks and family days out across Staffordshire. Running an event? Add it to our guide and let the county know. See what's on Add your event For local businesses ### Run a Staffordshire business? Our readers keep the Signal going, and the businesses who advertise with us help keep it free for everyone. Reach people who read to the end, across our magazine, Signal Weekly, Signal TV and website. Enquire about advertising Explore the heart of our county Use the interactive map above to discover local landmarks, heritage sites, and community-vetted spots. Every interaction helps support **The Staffordshire Signal’s** mission to keep local news free and independent.

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Applications are now open for food vendors, stallholders and performers to help bring Knox's premier community festival to life.