British Food Festivals

Find out What’s on through the year.

Local Produce and Regional Specialities Around Britain

Visiting food festivals is a great way to explore the country and discover local produce. Find a great selection taking place throughout the year .

Local Food Events

Heading out to local food events is a great opportunity to sample British-made cheeses, meats, baked goods, and preserves. Many events have live cooking demonstrations by local chefs. An easy way to discover sustainable, locally sourced ingredients from British farms, making it a perfect county food fair for discovering artisanal products like handmade chutneys and craft beers brewed in the UK.

February 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

Buckingham Food Fair

This annual fair is a cornerstone of the Buckinghamshire food scene, showcasing gourmet delights from regional producers.

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Wakefield Rhubarb Festival

Wakefield’s celebration of Rhubarb will return 20-22 February 2026.

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Rye Bay Scallop Week

Celebrating sustainably caught British scallops from the Rye Bay area, this week-long event features tasting sessions, cookery demonstrations, and special menus at local restaurants.

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Love LegenDerry Food Month

This month-long celebration highlights Northern Ireland’s vibrant food scene with events showcasing local produce such as artisan cheeses, fresh seafood, and traditional Irish breads.

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March 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

Fife Food & Drink Week

This week celebrates Fife’s local producers with markets, demos, and meals featuring Scottish cheeses, seafood, and baked goods. Events highlight sustainable farming, with tastings of regionally grown fruits, vegetables, and artisan items

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April 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

York Chocolate Festival

A city-wide event focusing on York’s chocolate heritage, featuring markets and tastings of British-manufactured chocolates, confections, and related products from local producers.

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Broadstairs Easter Food Festival

Kent’s largest free food festival showcases over 100 British producers, including cheeses, meats, and preserves made in the UK. Features live demos, street food using local Kentish ingredients like hops and seafood, and a focus on sustainable, county-sourced produce.

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May 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

Porthleven Food Festival

Celebrates Cornish flavours with over 100 stalls of British-made seafood, cheeses, and baked goods. Includes chef demos using locally caught fish and UK-grown ingredients.

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St Ives Food and Drink Festival

The UK’s only beach food festival, focusing on Cornish produce like seafood and cheeses manufactured in Britain, with chef demos and local artisan stalls.

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Broadstairs Easter Food Festival

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Witney Festival of Food & Drink

Showcases Oxfordshire’s local producers with British-made foods, including cheeses, meats, and baked goods, plus family activities.

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Brighton Foodies Festival

The UK’s largest food festival series, emphasizing British chefs and producers with workshops on UK-sourced ingredients like seafood and cheeses. Includes tastings of artisan products manufactured in Britain.

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Alresford Watercress Festival

If you love that spicy, slightly bitter but delicious flavour of fresh watercress, then this is the weekend away for you. The Alresford Watercress Festival each May celebrates one of Britain’s greatest culinary delights and this Hampshire town’s famous crop. The market town will be full of the best local food and drink stalls, as well as arts and crafts.

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June 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

Shrewsbury Food Festival

Over 200 stalls of British artisan foods, with a “Field to Fork” area exploring UK produce journeys, focusing on local meats and vegetables.

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July 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

Lymington Seafood Festival

Showcases British seafood and artisan foods, all UK-sourced and manufactured, with demos and tastings.

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Whitstable Oyster Festival

Celebrates native British oysters from Kentish waters, with ceremonies, tastings, and dishes using UK-produced accompaniments like breads and beers. Includes mud tugs, fireworks, and fringe events highlighting local seafood heritage.

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Rock Oyster Festival

Features fresh British seafood and local produce, with chef-led feasts using UK-manufactured ingredients.

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August 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

The Big Feastival

Focuses on British farm produce with chef demos and markets of UK-manufactured foods like cheeses and meats.

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Caerphilly Cheese Festival

Focuses on Welsh cheeses and local produce, all British-made, with stalls and demos.

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Broadstairs Easter Food Festival

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Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

Centers on garlic grown on the Isle of Wight, with infused dishes, markets, and demos using British ingredients. Includes garlic ice cream, popcorn, and fudge—all UK-made—plus family entertainment and local charity support.

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September 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival

Showcases Scottish produce like seafood and cheeses, all UK-manufactured, with entertainment.

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Abergavenny Food Festival

Over 200 exhibitors of British and Welsh produce, with masterclasses, foraging, and demos emphasising UK-manufactured foods.

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Conwy Honey Fair

Ancient fair featuring British honey, preserves, and crafts.

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Taste Cumbria

Celebrates Cumbrian produce with markets and demos.

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York Food and Drink Festival

Celebrates Yorkshire produce and chefs with cookery lessons using British ingredients.

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Sturminster Cheese Festival

Cheese festival reflecting the market heritage and showcasing local award winning cheese

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October 2026

The best annual UK food festivals that celebrate British food

Broadstairs Autumn Food Festival

Autumn edition focusing on Kent’s harvest produce, all British-made.

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Melton Mowbray Food Festival

Showcases East Midlands produce like pies and cheeses, with over 200 stalls of UK-manufactured goods.

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Denbigh Plum Feast

Focuses on Vale of Clwyd plums and local Welsh produce.

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Food Festivals Across the Country

Food festivals celebrating local cuisine and artisan fare are held throughout the year across the country. These weekend-long events offer an amazing opportunity to sample and savor the best of regional food and drink. Visitors can discover new favorite tastes while connecting directly with local producers, chefs, and exhibitors passionate about their craft.

Dozens of fantastic food and drink festivals feature top culinary talent, pop-up restaurant tastings, cooking demonstrations, and specialty producer booths. Live music and entertainment make for a lively festival atmosphere. The stunning spreads and dishes are all designed to delight your taste buds and make your mouth water.

Popular destinations for amazing food festivals range from agricultural countries in Somerset to foodie havens like Liverpool. The menus highlight fresh harvests, locally-sourced ingredients, and regional specialty dishes you won’t find anywhere else.

Immersing yourself in a food festival is the perfect way to experience the flavors, culture, and people behind your favorite local cuisines and artisan products. You’re sure to discover new favorite foods, drinks, and producers to seek out long after the festival is over.

Around Britain

Travel around Britain and you will find a huge amount of craft and artisan and products which are a speciality to each region or local heritage craft. Discover more about local produce and and artisan products around Britain.

British Events and Festivals

Local festivals and events are a great place to find locally made products. From food and drink to arts and crafts. Find a selection of events around Britain showcasing local industry and products.

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Find regionally made products by independent businesses offering a unique range of goods. Every part of the country has it’s own regional speciality and traditional crafts.

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