Food and drink festivals
Treat yourself to a day at one of England's delicious food and drink festivals. From sausage and mash to beer to fine wines and more, you'll find a flavour that's just right for you.
Ludlow Food Festival
Ludlow, Shropshire, 11-13 September
Whether you are a serious foodie or someone who just appreciates good food and drink, there's more than enough at this festival to ensure that you, and your friends and family, will have a great time. There's a wonderful festival atmosphere.
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Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink
Exeter, Devon, April (catch it next year)
The region’s finest food and drink festival is back with three sumptuous days of delicious treats from over 100 regional producers, celebrity chef demonstrations and Food is Fun workshops for all to enjoy.
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East Midlands Vegan Festival
Nottingham, 13 December
This festival takes places in Nottingham’s Old Market Square on 13 December. As well as some delicious vegan recipes and samples, you’ll also find a range of vegan stalls concerning clothes, toiletries and gifts.
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Sausage & Mash Festival
Lincolnshire, October tbc
This food lovers’ event will reside in the brand new Epic Centre at the Lincolnshire Showground and will include over 90 exhibitors showcasing the very best Lincolnshire and regional produce and festive delights.
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Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival
Hereford Race Course, Herefordshire, 25-26 October
Come and meet the Hairy Bikers and take advantage of the Food Market, Farmers' Market, Food Theatre and even a Food Trail from 25-26 October.
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BBC Good Food Show
Birmingham NEC, 26-30 November/Kensington Olympia, 14-16 November
In terms of profile there are few foodie events that can match this. Birmingham’s NEC hosts the show from 26-30 November – there’ll be celebrity chefs, demonstrations, producers and plenty of opportunities to sample the culinary delights. For the ultimate gourmet festival in the capital, the BBC Good Food Show takes place in Olympia from 14-16 November.
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Tavistock Food Festival
Tavistock, Devon, 12-13 September
This year’s Festival will concentrate on regional craft food producers. The very best of regional food products such as cheese, meats, preserves, dairy and ice cream, beer, wine, fish, pates etc. will be on offer.
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Frankfurt Christmas Market
Victoria Square and Upper New Street, Birmingham, Mid November-23 December
Here you can sample the delights of German mulled wine (Glühwein), grilled sausages, German beer, and for those with a sweet tooth, gingerbread and marzipan sweets!
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Norwich Beer Festival
First held in 1978 and arranged by the Norwich branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), the week-long Norwich Beer Festival returns to St Andrew's & Blackfriars' Halls, celebrating over 200 British cask-conditioned real ales as well as bottled brews.
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