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There's no better way to experience the diverse and delicious cuisine of the UK than by attending a food festival. From regional specialties to international flavors, these events offer a wide variety of food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Many events also bring together, entertainment, live cooking demonstrations, music alongside English sparkling wine, gin tasting and real ale - all combining to creating a tasty day out for both locals and visitors to enjoy.
Street food festivals are a great way to experience a mix of all the flavours we have become accustomed to in the UK. From burgers and hot dogs, curries and noodles, to fish and chips, seafood and freshly made pies, you'll find a fantastic range of international flavours from cultures around the world, alongside artisan baking and locally made food and drink. Explore some of the best food festivals in the UK, offering delicious food , great entertainment and a fun day out for all the family.
Talk to the local producers, try before you buy, and discover home grown food and drink from around the region. Discover the love and care that goes into making every pint, picking every crop and creating every plate, and the specialties that the region is synonymous with - from watercress to scallops, oysters to sparkling wine. With an array of artisan producers showcasing their produce - food festivals offer a great chance to taste your way around the South East.
International food festivals are a great way to discover the diverse and delicious cuisines of the world. From Chinese and Japanese to Thai and Caribbean, you'll find a fantastic range of International and Asian foods at these festivals. We've chosen the best International food festivals in the UK, so you can explore the flavours of the North, East, South and West without leaving the country.
We all know that great food is an essential part of a great holiday, so take a look and discover some of the top food festivals the UK has to offer. Don't forget to mark your calendars and enjoy a tasty adventure!
Looking for food festivals this weekend or just want to explore the food festivals near me, take a look below for some of the best food festivals taking place throughout the year, and plan your next culinary expedition. If you're wondering where these events are, just click the map view button below!
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Festivals
Sandown
A heady mix of country fair, pop festival and a vampire’s worst nightmare, this festival offers everything for the family!
Festival
Wokingham
Welcome fabulous friends to GBFF Dinton!
After three fantastic years in Reading, we're delighted to return to Dinton Pastures with even more of our unique event and plenty of family fun! ✨
More than just another family festival, The Great…
Food
Broadstairs
Enjoy a vibrant 3 day celebration of local food and drink with passionate foodies, artisan producers, and top chefs. Set on the clifftop above Broadstairs Viking Bay
Festival
Southsea
The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2026!
Festival
Marlow
Pub in the Park returns to Higginson Park this May from the 14th - 17th. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Higginson Park, this is a great time to join the celebrations and enjoy tasty food, music and iconic live performances.
Festival
HAVENSTREET
Head to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Autumn beer festival for a celebration of beer and steam.
Choose from a huge selection of real ales, there are even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth.
You’ll have the opportunity to try…
Food
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes’ biggest, regular street food event returns to the iconic Bletchley Park!
Festival
Southampton
The Southampton Rum Festival is back at The Hobbit Pub for 2026
Saturday 25th July 2026
Dance / Dancing
Southampton
Family-friendly culture festival involving delicious Thai food, dancing, boxing and more.
Family
Southampton
Running for two decades, the Southampton Mela Festival now attracts around 30,000 thousand people per year from along the South coast to enjoy a fusion of music, dance and family activities, all of an international flavour from world-class artists.
Festival
Wallingford
Taste and buy locally produced food and drink in a relaxed garden-party atmosphere at a vineyard producing award-winning English wines
Festival
Rowlands Castle
The South Downs Food Festival returns to Stansted Park on the 6th and 7th of June 2026, bringing a spectacular weekend of food, drink, and celebration.
Festival
Lymington
This 10-12th July the Lymington Seafood Festival gets set to celebrate its 10th birthday. The event has grown into one of the south coasts leading food festivals with sell out crowds sampling delicious seafood, live music, the best local chefs…
Festival
Portsmouth
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Southsea Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.
Food
Netley Abbey
The Big Eat food festival will be returning to Netley in May 2026, after welcoming a whopping 40,000 people to last year’s event.
The Big Eat is returning to Royal Victoria Country Park for the fourth consecutive year after securing headline…
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
A fantastic food festival in Alresford town celebrating our locally grown watercress, a great day out for the family.
Food
Woodstock
Taste a range of delicious delights from the carefully selected food stalls, serving cuisine from all around the world. You can also discover a myriad of artisan kitchenware traders, craft brewers, farm shops and more.
Hear from celebrity Michelin…
Food
Broadstairs
Enjoy a vibrant 3 day celebration of local food and drink with passionate foodies, artisan producers, and top chefs. Set on the clifftop above Broadstairs Viking Bay
Festivals
Sandwich
Get ready as Sandwich transforms into a hub of medieval spectacle, French charm, and high energy for Le Weekend! This local favourite offers something for the whole community to enjoy.
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