It is understood that a fraudulent Gmail account has been impersonating Newport Food Festival and claiming to represent the organisation. Newport City Council confirmed that any correspondence from their team will only come from newportfoodfestival@newport.gov.uk. A spokesperson for Newport City Council said: "We have become aware that this might also have gone to traders saying that they representing Newport Food Festival. Newport City Council shared a warning which was issued by Broadstairs Food Festival in Kent, explaining that traders were being asked to "request application forms". (Image: NQ)Newport Food Festival will be held on October, 3 2026, and it is expected to attract thousands of visitors.