Food festivals 2024

Discover a stellar line-up of food, drink, chefs, workshops, demonstrations and more with our handy list of all the best food festivals in the UK. From local events celebrating fantastic regional produce, to national food and drink festivals touring the country, discover fun-filled foodie events that are not to be missed. Have a scroll to find out which ones are coming to a town near you.

Food festivals in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. More often than not, they're focused around a specific cuisine.

Lovers of seafood, for example, can take a trip to the south coast for dedicaed seafood or oyster festivals. There are countless beer festivals around the country and even a number solely dedicated to cheese. While local festivals celebrating regional produce pop up all over the UK and are a great day out for all the family.

Regardless of theme, food festivals do have plenty of common traits. Not only do they bring a wealth of fantastic food and drink stalls to a location near you, many also offer chef demonstrations, workshops, cooking classes, live music and activities for kids to take part in, too. Not to mention plenty of free samples.

So, whether you’re planning a family day out or keen to see your favourite chef in action, we recommend checking out one of these awesome food festivals. Have a scroll, then go ahead and book tickets today.

£19.50 Wing Fest – Sheffield
Fri, 18 Oct 2024

Wing Fest – Sheffield

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Head to Peddler Market in Sheffield  in mid-October for an epic party of wing grilling and feasting. Be blown away by the flavour combinations at the Chicken Shed Stage and come ready to explore some great pairings with beer and bourbon. Competitions, axe-throwing and live music will all help raise the roof.  

From 18 Oct until 20 Oct

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Food festivals near me

No matter where you live in the UK, there is likely to be a food festival heading to an area near you. For more foodie fun, check out our things to do page for a full list of local events taking place in the UK.

What is a food festival?

Every food festival is a little bit different, but the majority offer activities, entertainment and - of course - plenty of fantastic food and drink. Generally, they are community events that showcase food and drink from a range of producers, restaurants, caterers and traders via stalls and vendors. Many also offer chef demonstrations, workshops, talks, live music and family entertainment.

Are food festivals child-friendly?

It’s best to check with your chosen festival to see if it is suitable for children, but many festivals cater for 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?

There are a huge range of food-themed festivals on offer in the UK. These can be as broad or specific as you like, with many larger festivals offering a huge range of restaurants, chefs and activities, while smaller, local festivals may focus more on regional producers and ingredients. Discover food festivals in the UK focused on seafood, oysters, pub food, wine, coffee, brunch and more.