Food Festivals

Food and farming at the heart of the Royal Bath & West Show 2026

Food remains a key part of the Royal Bath & West Show’s offer this year, as the long-established agricultural event returns to Somerset from 28–30 May.

Darts Farm marks 55 years with Summer Festival celebration

Darts Farm is celebrating a remarkable milestone – 55 years since of ‘Darts Farm’ and they are celebrating with a three-day Summer Festival from 12th to 14th June 2026.

St Ives Food & Drink Festival 2026 returns with fire, flavour and family fun

The much-loved St Ives Food & Drink Festival is set to return, bringing three unforgettable days of food, drink and live entertainment to the golden sands of Porthminster Beach in St Ives.

Adam Handling Collection (AHC) Food Festival returns for a second year

Chef Adam Handling MBE is bringing back the AHC Food Festival for a second year running, after the huge success of last October’s event.

Polgoon launches first-ever day festival to celebrate start of the growing season

Polgoon Vineyard & Orchard is set to welcome locals and visitors alike to its first-ever Polgoon Festival, a relaxed one-day celebration of local music, food and drink, marking the start of the growing season in Cornwall.

Porthleven Food Festival returns next weekend with exciting 2026 line-up

One of Cornwall’s most beloved culinary celebrations is back – Porthleven Food Festival returns next weekend (Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April) – bringing a vibrant weekend of food, drink and entertainment to the picturesque harbour town.

A taste of Summer: Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival returns to Montpellier Gardens

Summer is firmly on the horizon, and with it comes the return of one of the Cotswolds most anticipated celebrations of food, drink and community — the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival.

Bristol dominates at the Global Pasty Championships

Bakers from Bristol have won both individual titles and one of the two junior categories at the first Global Pasty Championships at The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

British & Irish Cheese Awards receives record entries from Ireland, 10 years after Brexit

The British & Irish Cheese Awards has received a record breaking number of Irish entries into this year’s competition, with 48 Irish cheeses set to be judged in a field of over 600 entries.

Global Pasty Championships to take centre stage at Heligan as Hedluv + Passman headline Cornish celebration

The inaugural Championships will take place at The Lost Gardens of Heligan on February 28, bringing together professional bakers, artisan producers and passionate home cooks in a celebration of Cornwall’s most iconic food export.

Food & Drink Festival returns, celebrating 30 years of British & Irish Cheese Awards

With the Bath & West Food & Drink Festival coming back to The Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet on 21–22 March, organisers have announced an exciting programme for 2026.

Try Before You Buy: Why Expowest Cornwall Is The Ultimate Face-to-Face Experience

Step away from the screen and into Wadebridge on Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th March – where real connections, real products, and real opportunities await.

British & Irish Cheese Awards opens for entry, as prestigious competition returns for 30th edition

The 30th edition of the British & Irish Cheese Awards will open for entry on Monday 12 January.

Somerset Businesses: Two Major Events, One Big Opportunity at Bath & West Showground

Wednesday 25th February 2026 is set to be a big day for Somerset’s business community, as two events take place alongside each other at the Bath & West Showground.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan to host first Global Pasty Championships

The Lost Gardens of Heligan will celebrate the finest Cornish pasty bakers in the world when it hosts the first ever Global Pasty Championships on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Bristol in 2026: a city ready to feast, celebrate and stay awhile

Bristol is heading into 2026 with serious momentum, cementing its place as one of Europe’s most exciting city breaks.

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