Organsiers of the Caernarfon Food Festival have announced they'll be taking a year's break.

The festival committee said all costs had been met for this year's event, which attracted thousands of visitors.

At a meeting on Monday, it was decided not to stage the festival next year because the current structure of the organisation imposes a "unsustanable burden" on its volunteers.

But the festival vowed to return in 2027 with fundraising events continuing throughout the year.

In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, a spokesperson for Gŵyl Fwyd Caernarfon said: "Since our first festival, Gŵyl Fwyd Caernarfon has grown beyond all expectations in terms of size and popularity."

"The addition of the family area at Coed Helen Park last year was an important step, and while the growth is a source of pride and a huge boost for the town, it has also brought significantly higher responsibilities and pressure on our team of dedicated volunteers."

"It is difficult to convey the human cost of organizing a festival on this scale. We as volunteers have given endless hours of our time, energy, and passion to make each festival a success."

"However, some key volunteers need to step aside in the year ahead, and we recognise that the current model imposes an unsustainable burden on those who remain."

"After careful consideration, at a meeting on 9 June, the committee voted to take a break in 2026, and designate the said year as a 'year to develop'."

The festival said it would use the year off to make their organisational structure more sustainalbe, develop new ideas, build stronger partnerships with local businesses and create a more balanced workload for volunteers.

But they denied that the food festival was coming to an end.

The statement added: "During our year off, we will continue to organise our popular fundraising events such as our curry competition, and commit to supporting events such as the annual fireworks display - organised by the Town Council - and the Christmas market, co-organised with Galeri Caernarfon."

"The committee will meet regularly throughout 2026 to continue these arrangements and to develop our new vision, provide training opportunities, and develop relevant skills for members."

"We will also, of course, start planning for the 2027 festival. We are also calling on interested individuals to join us afresh to plan for 2027. We appreciate any contribution."

"We see next year as an opportunity to work more closely with businesses and the local community to ensure our community can maximise the economic benefits of the festival in 2027 and beyond."

"We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported Gŵyl Fwyd Caernarfon - our volunteers, sponsors, local businesses, performers, stallholders, visitors, and most importantly, the people of Caernarfon who have made our festival such a success."

"We look forward to returning in 2027 with renewed energy, ensuring that Gŵyl Fwyd Caernarfon continues to celebrate our community's vibrant food culture for years to come."