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Are you a foodie fan looking to explore new culinary experiences and to discover some of the best food festivals in South East England? Look no further! With its long coastline and acres of countryside the South East is home to array of seafood and home grown food festivals. Many bring together, delicious local produce, entertainment, live cooking demonstrations, English sparkling wine, gin tasting and real ale to create fantastic days out for both locals and visitors to enjoy. 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.
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 to curries and noodles, you'll find a fantastic range of international flavours from cultures around the world, with finger foods, food on the go and takeaway options to buy and try at these festivals. We've selected the most exciting street food festivals in the UK, so you can enjoy delicious food and great company in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
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.
Try locally made food and drink at one of the many fantastic food or drink festivals across the destination. Talk to the local producers and discover what love and care goes into making every pint, every glass, every block and every plate. With a host of artisan producers throughout the South East showcasing their produce at food festival, this is a great chance to taste your way around the South East.
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. So why not plan a weekend getaway or a day trip to one of these festivals and make unforgettable food memories?
Come and explore and discover the best food festivals in the country. 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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Festival
Maidstone
We are looking forward to the return of this fabulous, family friendly festival in 2025. Visitors can join in with the traditional hand-picking of hops, as well as meeting historical characters from Kent’s past.
Festival
Faversham
Dates: Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th August 2025
Open: 10am – 5pm
Brogdale Cider Festival: Exciting new layout for 2025! Enjoy local ciders, music and family fun. Free shuttle bus to and from Faversham station.
Savour the summer while you sample…
Festivals
SANDOWN
A heady mix of country fair, pop festival and a vampire’s worst nightmare, this festival offers everything for the family!
Family
Southampton
The Southampton Mela Festival is a long-standing summer highlight in Southampton's events calendar celebrating modern and traditional Asian culture.
The festival will feature performances by world class musicians, dancers and feature a whole host…
Food
HAVENSTREET
A regular in the Railway's events calendar.
Get set to sample a whole host of various cheeses perfectly paired with crunchy pickles and tangy chutneys. It's the perfect accompaniment to a cool glass of cider, and with over 25 varieties to try,…
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…
Festival
Portsmouth
Experience the taste of Thailand and treat yourself to a weekend of wonder.
Festival
Southampton
Want to feel like you're in Thailand for the weekend? Come along to the Southampton Thai Festival! It's an annual family-friendly Thai culture festival involving delicious Thai food, incredible Thai Dancing, Thai boxing and so much more. Located in…
Festival
Southsea
The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!
Music
Brighton
Discover new favourites with samples from over 120 of the best gins and rums on the market, plus themed bars, music from award-winning DJs and live entertainment.
Festivals
Sandwhich
Established in 2010, Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival is a multi-arts festival that highlights traditional and contemporary folk-life and folk arts, in a beautiful medieval town of Sandwich in Kent.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Come and find out all about apples and pears. Pick your own fruit from the Brogdale Collections orchards. We have fruit tastings, guided tours of the National Fruit Collection, guided tractor tours of the pear collection, apple displays, expert…
Festival
Eastbourne
Beach Life returns this summer to a new venue at Eastbourne's iconic Bandstand, with non-stop live music, street food, stalls and entertainment.
Food
Hinton
New Forest Food Festival is an event for all the family. Rich in local produce, artisan foodies and makers, internationally-renowned chefs and restaurants, unique skills and intricate crafts, showcasing the best of the New Forest.
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
The Alresford Watercress Festival returns to the streets of Alresford for 2026.
Festival
Brighton
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Preston Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Brighton Thai Festival.
Food
Netley Abbey
The Big Eat food festival will be returning to Netley in May 2026, after welcoming a whopping 28,000 people to last year’s event.
The Big Eat is returning to Royal Victoria Country Park for the fourth consecutive year after securing headline…
Food
Eastbourne
Over 130 cask ales, craft beers, ciders and perries, specially selected by the local CAMRA team, plus a variety of bottled beers and ciders, gins, wines, Prosecco and soft drinks. Take your pick from award winners, local favourites or those with a…
Festival
Uckfield
Join us for a unique festival experience with craft beers, live music, and vintage steam trains at the Bluebell Railway Beer Festival!
Food
Broadstairs
The Broadstairs Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of local flavours, bringing together passionate foodies, artisan producers, and top chefs.
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