A one-day festive food, drink and craft fair at Thainstone near Inverurie, with local chef demos and Santa's reindeer.
Taste of Christmas is a festive spin-off of the old Taste of Grampian festival, run at the Thainstone Centre by Thainstone Events, part of the farmer-owned ANM Group. It gathers north-east food and drink producers, festive gift and craft makers, and live demonstrations from local chefs.
The first event, in November 2025, drew more than 3,700 visitors, according to the organisers. Families can also expect Santa's grotto, the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and seasonal food from on-site caterers.
It runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Parking on site is free and the venue is accessible. Dogs are not allowed.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday 8 November 2026 | Coming up |
| 2025 | Sunday 9 November 2025 | 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.
Visitors’ reviews
No reviews yet. If you’ve been, yours could be the first.
Comments
No comments yet — questions, tips and plans are all welcome.