Food festivals by type
From oysters to chillies, street food to Christmas fairs.
- Seafood festivals17 festivalsOysters, crab, lobster and the day’s catch — festivals by the sea and on the quayside, many of them celebrating a local…
- Cheese festivals11 festivalsFestivals given over to cheese: makers’ markets, tastings and talks.
- Chilli festivals8 festivalsChilli growers, hot sauces and eating challenges for people who like it hot.
- Garlic festivals1 festivalFestivals built around garlic — growers, garlic dishes and plenty of things you won’t find elsewhere.
- Chocolate festivals1 festivalChocolatiers, tastings and demonstrations.
- Vegan and plant-based festivals7 festivalsPlant-based food festivals and fairs.
- Christmas food fairs13 festivalsFood and drink fairs and festivals in the run-up to Christmas — producers, gifts and seasonal treats. (We leave out gen…
- Street food festivals122 festivalsFestivals where street-food traders are the main event.
- Food shows13 festivalsLarge food and drink shows, often indoors at exhibition centres, with celebrity chef demos, shopping and tastings.
- World food festivals12 festivalsFood from around the world in one place.
- Festivals with chef demonstrations126 festivalsFestivals with cookery demonstrations by chefs on a stage or in a demo kitchen.
- Producers’ and artisan festivals167 festivalsFestivals with markets of local and artisan producers — a chance to meet the people who make the food.
- Food and drink festivals with a drinks focus3 festivalsFood festivals where cider, beer, wine or spirits share the billing with the food.
- Food and drink festivals171 festivalsGeneral food and drink festivals with a bit of everything.
- Family-friendly festivals156 festivalsFestivals with activities for children as well as food for the grown-ups.
- Food festivals with live music124 festivalsFestivals with live music alongside the food.