Local vendors celebrate the return of Mann Made Festival during TT 2026, with plans to expand further
The Mann Made Festival has returned to Douglas Promenade for its second year during the TT fortnight, and local traders are enthusiastic about its growing success. Operating from the Bottleneck Car Park, the festival brings together independent businesses selling food, drink, crafts, and unique local goods—creating a vibrant atmosphere that complements the iconic motorcycle racing event.
Traders operating at Mann Made are confident the festival can continue expanding year on year. Josh Saunders, owner of food truck 'Get Stuffed', is among those seeing great potential for the event to grow beyond its current scale. The positive feedback from vendors suggests Mann Made has found its place as a key attraction during the TT fortnight.
Train Smokers, a mobile BBQ business, has returned for their second consecutive year and praises the festival's 'family orientated feel'. Lara, one of the owners, highlights how Mann Made offers something refreshingly different during the busy racing period—providing entertainment and dining options for visitors and locals beyond the main TT circuit.
Among the stallholders is Hancox Art, celebrating an impressive 50 years of selling motorcycle prints. Warren, one half of the partnership, commends Mann Made for its 'great atmosphere' and notes that the festival structure allows more independent traders to operate than traditional events would accommodate. This inclusivity has helped create a unique marketplace that reflects Isle of Man's creative community.
The final day of Mann Made Festival 2026 took place on 6 June, marking another successful chapter for what many hope will become a permanent fixture during future TT events.
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