eat:Dawlish
2027 dates not announced yet — usually three times a year: May, September and mid-December
The Strand, Dawlish, Devon · South West England
A free local food and drink festival on Dawlish's Strand, held in spring, late summer and just before Christmas.
eat:Dawlish is one of the free town-centre food festivals run by eat:Festivals across the West Country, held on The Strand in Dawlish three times a year.
Local producers and artisans sell food and drink direct, with plenty of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and alcohol-free choices and free entertainment. The December edition falls just before Christmas. Entry is free with no booking, the layout leaves room for buggies and mobility scooters, dogs are welcome, and traders usually open from 10am to 4pm.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not announced yet (usually three times a year: May, September and mid-December) | Expected |
| 2026 December | Sunday 13 December 2026 | Coming up |
| 2026 September | Saturday 12 September 2026 | Held |
| 2026 May | Saturday 16 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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