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Discover food festivals near you. Explore all the national food and drink festivals, along with the finest local events celebrating local produce. Whether it’s coffee, halloumi, chilli or craft beer, there is most definitely a food festival for everyone.

Explore our handy guide of food festivals taking place in the UK. We love just how popular food festivals have become, whether it’s a large scale food and drinks event celebrating all different types of food or something more specific to celebrate a particular ingredient, you can always be sure that food festivals will be packed full of fun, entertainment and more often than not, free samples.

Food festivals near me

No matter where you live in the UK, there is likely to be a food festival coming up near you. Take a browse through our list of local events and discover the next foodie event near you.

What is a food festival?


Every food festival is different but the majority provide fun, entertainment and - of course - so much food. Many offer live music which makes for an especially fun day out. Local food festivals are likely to be filled with stands and stalls from local restaurants and caterers, all showcasing their delicious offerings. You will also find plenty to drink, including artisan coffees, fine wines and craft beers.

Are food festivals child-friendly?


Check with your chosen festival to see if it is suitable for children, but many festivals are aimed at families looking for a fun way to spend the weekend - which means plenty of kid-friendly food and entertainment.

What type of food festivals are there?


You will find food festivals dedicated the restaurant-food, pub-food, wine, coffee, brunch, there is even a festival dedicated to halloumi.

change in atmosphere can go a long way towards shifting the mood at your dinner table. Light candles, play music, use different place settings, dress up a bit, or vary the time of the meal.