Ultimate Guide to UK Food Festivals: Savor the Best of British Gastronomy!
If you are a big fan of food, music, or just love the festive ambiance, there's something for everyone in festivals. These events have a lot to offer, such as the opportunity to taste various delicious foods. Besides, they provide a platform for well-known chefs, local artisans, and musicians to showcase their abilities.
St Ives Food and Drink Festival, Porthminster Beach:
Set in May 2024, this free festival on the sand features food and drink vendors, musical lineups, food demos, and a kid’s area with activities like a bouncy slide and face painting.
St Ives Food and Drink Festival
Alresford Watercress Festival, Hampshire:
Celebrate all things watercress on 19th May 2024 with food stands, street markets, and cooking presentations. Enjoy falcon displays, circus skills, Morris dancers, and a watercress-eating championship.
Blenheim Palace Food Festival
From 25th to 27th May 2024, enjoy a 3-day event with celebrity cooks, artisan food and drink, wine tasting, and culinary workshops. Family-friendly with circus skills for kids and live music.
The Big Retreat Festival, Pembrokeshire
From 24th to 27th May 2024, a diverse festival offering cooking demonstrations, food stalls, nutritional talks, music, fitness, and arts and crafts. Activities for kids include bug hunts, water slides, and puppet shows.
The Great British Food Festival, Edinburgh
On 15th-16th June 2024, enjoy food and drink stalls, cooking shows, and entertainment for the whole family, including Man Vs Food challenges and a mini zoo. Additional locations are available throughout the UK.
The Great British Food Festival
Taste of London Food Festival, Regent’s Park
Dates to be confirmed. Enjoy dishes from 36 of London’s top restaurants, live entertainment, chef demonstrations, drink stalls, and artisan markets.
Foodies Festival, Brighton
From 4th-6th May 2024, this festival features renowned chefs and music headliners. Kids can enjoy creative play, bouncy castles, and fairground rides. The festival also takes place in various other UK locations throughout the year.
Pub in the Park, Marlow
From 16th to the 19th of May 2024, enjoy British pub food prepared by Michelin-Starred chefs, alcoholic beverages, and live music. A family-friendly event with attractions for kids. Takes place in various UK locations.
Shrewsbury Food Festival
On 29th-30th of June 2024, the festival offers food, entertainment, live cooking demonstrations, and a chef’s school. Kid-friendly with cooking classes, sports, and play areas.
Smoked & Uncut, Limewood, Lyndhurst
Date for 2024 to be confirmed. A diverse selection of food producers, desserts, and live music in a summer setting.
Lymington Seafood Food Festival
From 12th to the 14th of July 2024, enjoy seafood dishes, live music, and a boutique festival atmosphere.
Lymington Seafood Food Festival
National Geographic Traveller Food Festival, London:
On 20th-21st of July 2024, experience international cuisines, interviews with culinary leaders, and masterclasses.
Rock Oyster Food Festival, Cornwall:
From 25th – 28th of July 2024, enjoy a camping food festival with activities for all ages, including cooking demos, DJ sets, and a dedicated kids' area.
Vegan Campout Food Festival, Oxfordshire:
From 26th-29th July 2024, the largest vegan camping festival offers live music, yoga classes, workshops, and vegan food.
Smoke and Fire Food Festival, Ascot:
On 20th-21st July 2024, indulge in BBQ foods, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere. Additional dates and locations available.
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
On 15th & 16th August 2024, celebrate garlic with free activities for kids, a dog show, and a variety of garlic-themed foods.
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
Big Feastival, The Cotswolds:
From 23rd -25th of August 2024, enjoy a weekend-long camping event with excellent food, musical entertainment, and activities for kids.
Meatopia, Tobacco Dock:
Date for 2024 to be confirmed. A meat lover's paradise with a range of meats, fish, and vegetables, complemented by cocktails, spirits, and craft beers.
North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival, Norfolk:
From 31st August to 1 September 2024, the festival features local food and drink producers, a cookery theatre, and kid-friendly activities.
North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
SeaFeast Food Festival, Weymouth Peninsula:
Date for 2024 to be confirmed. A seafood festival with talented cooks, live music, wine, and cookery workshops for kids.
Abergavenny Food Festival
On 21st-22nd September, 2024, enjoy a festival with 150 exhibitors, pop-up restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and a children’s cookery school.
These festivals offer a delightful array of foods, drinks, and entertainment for all ages, making them must-visit events for food enthusiasts and families alike.
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