Welsh food and drink festivals

Discover delectable local produce, enjoy live music, activities and more at a Wales food festival. Produce markets, masterclasses, cooking demos and family-friendly entertainment, all make fantastic ingredients for a day out, while also providing a great opportunity to sample and buy a range of Welsh food and drink.

Lots of great foodie events take place throughout the year, showcasing a variety of produce, including some of Wales' most famous food and drink, such as Welsh lamb, cheese and spirits.

Llanelwedd, 24 - 25 November 2025

The Royal Welsh Winter Fair is one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe, with two days of competitions, as well as a fantastic opportunity to do some Christmas shopping. The food hall features an excellent range of food and drink from very best Welsh producers. Some of the stalls include Aber Falls, Caws Teifi Cheese, Welsh Lady Preserves, Wickedly Welsh Chocolate Company, Ridiculously Rich by Alana and Celtic Spirit Company.

Portmeirion, 05, 06 and 07 December 2025

Portmeirion Food and Craft Fair has a stunning setting: the grounds of a colourful Italianate village in Eryri (Snowdonia). 120 stalls and chalets celebrate Welsh products and businesses while live music, cookery demonstrations, workshops and a magical Christmas Grotto provide add-on entertainment.

Caerffili (Caerphilly), TBC April 2026

The town centre is transformed into a marketplace bursting with an array of culinary delights at the annual Caerphilly Food & Drink Festival. There's street entertainment too.

Caerdydd, TBC May 2026

Head to Bute Park for three days of fab food and entertainment at the Foodies Festival. Enjoy demonstrations from top chefs, live music and visit The Tasting Theatre with Fabulous Food.

Melin y Parc, Gŵyr (Parkmill, Gower), TBC May 2026

Head to the Gower Heritage Centre for the Gower Cheese and Cider Weekend. Enjoy a weekend of trying out a variety of Welsh ciders and cheese, including some made on site. There's also live music in the courtyards on both days.

Y Bont-faen (Cowbridge), TBC May 2026

Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival usually takes over the Bank Holiday. As well as the main festival site, the Old Hall Gardens will be buzzing with lots of family-friendly activities to enjoy.

Find out more about Y Bont-faen.

Dinbych-y-pysgod (Tenby), TBC June 2026

South Beach is the place to be for this fantastic food festival, showcasing the best street food around. Pembrokeshire Street Food Festival features a range of food stalls, providing all kinds of tasty world cuisine, including Greek, Korean, Moroccan, Afghan and Mexican. Enjoy more of what glorious Dinbych-y-pysgod has to offer while you're there.

Bae Caerdydd (Cardiff Bay), TBC June 2026

Cardiff Food and Drink Festival takes place in the summer and brings three days of gourmet delights to Bae Caerdydd. It features over 100 food and drink producers, with live music and masses of demos and workshops. This outdoor food festival in Cardiff draws huge crowds in good weather. To people-watch in style, take a seat in the Champagne Bar for a cool glass of bubbly.

Llambed (Lampeter), TBC July 2026

Held on the sweeping lawns of the Llambed campus of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David on a Saturday in late July, Lampeter’s food festival has plenty to keep families entertained. There are tempting stalls loaded with organic vegetables, artisan cheese, delicious little cupcakes and old-fashioned preserves, plus live music from local bands.

TBC August 2026

Cardigan River and Food Festival has been running since the late 1990s. Sample the best in locally sourced food from independent Welsh producers, while watching a boatload of entertaining water-based activities. There’s more to the town's food scene than seafood. Our inland shores also get in on the action at the festival. Set beside the broad River Teifi, it’s a great place to discover small, independent Welsh food producers including award-winning cheesemakers and rare breed livestock farmers.

River events such as coracle races and RNLI demos make this festival unique. There's plenty to do in Aberteifi (Cardigan), so make a mini break in this beautiful part of West Wales.

29 - 31 August 2026

Have a great day out at the family-friendly Great British Food Festival in Margam Park. Savour the flavours from a variety of enticing street food stalls and discover the best of local and regional artisan producers. Watch top chefs on the live stage, and indulge in delightful bars, unique craft and gift stalls. The festival buzzes with live music, captivating children's entertainment, and guided foraging walks. 

TBC August 2026

Caerphilly Cheese Festival is free weekend-long festival that takes place in Caerffili (Caerphilly) town centre. It features with numerous food and drink stalls and music areas, music workshops, craft sessions and funfair rides.

TBC August 2026

Narberth Cheese Festival takes place in the Queens Hall, Arberth (Narberth), with a selection of local Welsh cheese, ciders, spirits, beer and wine to purchase. Treat yourselves to some delicious cheesecakes, and pick up some pickles, preserves and olives to pair with your new favourite cheese. Hot and cold food will be available, plus a lovely range of gifts and pottery.

05 - 06 September 2026

Y Drenewydd (Newtown) comes alive each September. The food festival welcomes Welsh food and drink paired with music by local artists, all concentrated around the beautiful market town of Newtown. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mid Wales countryside, this free event is great value. Details of the event is posted on their Facebook page -  @NewtownFoodFest.

14 September 2026

The Conwy Honey Fair is said to be one of Britain’s oldest food festivals, dating back over 700 years. The Royal Charter of Edward I dictates that it must happen on the same date every year – 13 September – unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case, it moves to the Monday after. At the fair, you can expect to see honey, honey-related products, beekeeping stalls, preserves, sweet treats and other produce and crafts.

Y Fenni (Abergavenny), TBC September 2026

Abergavenny Food Festival takes place in the heart of ultra-foodie Monmouthshire. This weekend event is one of the most high-profile food festivals in the Welsh calendar. As well as international celebrity masterclasses from top chefs, demos and talks, there’s plenty of lighthearted entertainment and imaginative activities including guided foraging walks. There's lots else to do in and around Y Fenni, making for a great weekend.

Caerdydd (Cardiff), TBC September 2026

The Amgueddfa Cymru Food Festival returns in-person to St Fagans National Museum of History. The festival has over 80 food, drink and craft stalls, cookery demos, family friendly foodie activities and music.

Arberth (Narberth), TBC September 2026

There are plenty of local producers to chat to at this lively weekend festival. Leading Welsh foodies Angela Gray and Elizabeth Luard, who are patrons of Narberth Food Festival always take part and other chefs demonstrate recipes and techniques, too. Live bands will entertain you when you sit down to munch on your purchases.

Rhisga (Risca), TBC September 2026

With tasty food and cookery demonstrations from celebrity chefs, plus funfair rides and plenty of other activities, Risca Food FEASTival is a great family day out.

Yr Wyddgrug (Mold), TBC September 2026

The Mold Food and Drink Festival is another charming event, which showcases a great variety of produce from the town and surrounding areas. There's plenty to keep everyone occupied at this North Wales food festival, with interactive areas, a cookery school and chef demonstrations.

TBC October 2026

The Denbigh Plum Feast takes place in October. The fruit was granted Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status in 2019, under the European Union Protected Food Name (EUPFN) Scheme. It’s been a long road to achieving PDO status for the Vale of Clwyd Denbigh Plum – a technical process which takes several years to reach fruition.

Casnewydd (Newport), TBC October 2026

Newport Food and Drink Festival is a buzzing festival that only began in 2011, but has already attracted top flight Welsh chefs including Bryn Williams of Odette’s in Primrose Hill, London, and James Sommerin. The programme includes demonstrations from local chefs and street entertainment for all the family. 

Aberhonddu (Brecon), TBC October 2026

Brecon Beacons Food Festival Bannau Brycheiniog showcases the best of local and international cuisine. Taking place in the Market Hall in Aberhonddu with over 60 exhibitors, plus cooking demonstrations, tastings, and opportunities to meet talented chefs and food artisans. There's also a wide range of entertainment.

Find out more about Aberhonddu.

Castell-nedd (Neath), TBC October 2026

Neath Food and Drink Festival welcomes around 60 exhibitors and award winning suppliers to Neath's famous Indoor Victorian Market. The festival is a true celebration of local produce and the historic market town. Street food will be available in Angel Square and Neath Square while entertainment fills the surrounding area.

Abergwaun (Fishguard), TBC October 2026

Fishguard Bay Food Festival is a family friendly festival featuring cookery demos, talks and local producers, with a focus on sustainability and health and wellbeing. Enjoy music and activities for the kids - the outdoor family activities offer the opportunity to discover the coastline and learn about our connection with the sea.

Llangollen, TBC October 2026

Llangollen is no stranger to big events (it hosts the International Music Eisteddfod every year), so it’s no surprise that the town pulls out all the stops for the annual Llangollen Food Festival. Alongside delicious local produce and cookery demonstrations, there's a range of unusual events like speed truffle-making and pumpkin carving competitions.

Llandudno, TBC October or November 2026

The Wales Whisky Fest takes place in Llandudno, with three days of events for whisky connoisseurs to enjoy. The ticket price for your slot includes unlimited tastings from the many exhibitors, a free tasting glass to keep, and live music/entertainment. Check out the free tours and tastings at Penderyn Distillery, Llandudno, and Aber Falls Distillery in Conwy, for any event ticket holders all weekend.