Christchurch Food Festival
2027 dates not announced yet — usually late May bank holiday weekend (Saturday to Monday)
Christchurch Quay, Christchurch, Dorset · South West England
A free three-day food festival on Christchurch Quay over the late May bank holiday, with chefs, producers, street food and a sheep show.
Launched in 2000, Christchurch Food Festival takes place on Christchurch Quay over the late May bank holiday weekend. It is now run as a joint venture between Real Food Festivals and World of Events, and marked its 25th year in 2025.
The festival is free, and the organisers estimate around 60,000 visitors each year. Expect local and national chefs in the Chefs Kitchen, handpicked producers with a focus on the South and South West, street food and craft drinks, an entertainment stage, a circus and slackline school, and the long-running Sheep Show.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not announced yet (usually late May bank holiday weekend (Saturday to Monday)) | Expected |
| 2026 | Saturday 23 – Monday 25 May 2026 | Held |
Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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