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https://www.eatdrinkseek.co.uk/event/dorset-wine-festival/Dorset Wine Festival with Oz ClarkeWith 80 - 100 wines on offer to taste, the Dorset Wine Festival is a must. Discover wines from France, South Africa the UK and much more!Dorset Wine Festival with Oz Clarke
- July 7, 2018 - July 8, 2018
10 Castle Street, Cranborne, Dorset, BH21 5PZ
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https://www.eatdrinkseek.co.uk/event/kelmarsh-hall-food-festival/Kelmarsh Hall Food Festival – Great British FestivalKelmarsh Hall Food Festival – Great British Festival
- July 7, 2018 - July 8, 2018
Harborough Road, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire. NN6 9LY
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https://www.eatdrinkseek.co.uk/event/gower-chilli-festival/Gower Chilli FestivalIt's hot in here......in Gower, that is! It certainly is the weekend of the 22 and 23rd July! This is the Gower Chilli Festival and it's fun for all! Enjoy!Gower Chilli Festival
- July 20, 2018 - July 22, 2018
South Gower Sports Club, Scurlage, Swansea SA3 1BA
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https://www.eatdrinkseek.co.uk/event/eden-food-farming-festival/Eden Food & Farming FestivalEden Food & Farming Festival in Penrith, Cumbria offers a wide selection of local food and drinks as well as celebrating the farming culture.
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https://www.eatdrinkseek.co.uk/event/foodstock-ldn-battersea-food-festival/FOODSTOCK LDN – Battersea Food FestivalFOODSTOCK LDN - Battersea Food Festival in the heart of London, Battersea Park which celebrates street food, farmers' markets and live music.FOODSTOCK LDN – Battersea Food Festival
- July 27, 2018 - July 29, 2018
British Genius Site, Battersea Park, SW8 4NW
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https://www.eatdrinkseek.co.uk/event/bowood-house-food-festival/Bowood House Food FestivalCelebrating British food, The Bowood House Food Festival is a perfect day out to enjoy delicious food with a beautiful backdrop.Bowood House Food Festival
- August 25, 2018 - August 27, 2018
Bowood House, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0LZ
We'll let you know about new festivals!
A food festival is a celebration of food. They are normally held in city centres, parks; but can also be held in town halls and exhibition centres. Whereas a music festival is where music is the focus, food festivals have food as the focus of all the events and they are in abundance here in the UK so finding one near you today, this weekend or next month won't be a problem.
What Can You Expect?
You can expect various activities all with food as the main ingredient. Depending on whether they have specific themes or not, food festivals always have stalls showcasing produce and food, often of the region where it's held. The stallholders are usually the people responsible for growing, looking after or making the food and generally operate on a “try before you buy” policy. This means you can try new flavours or ingredients or just enjoy some free samples.
Along with the stalls, there will usually be cookery demonstrations, giving you valuable cooking tips and advice. Often, depending on the size or importance of the festival itself, these may even be performed by nationally or regionally renowned and popular chefs, and you may even see a famous face or two from television.
In addition to the food-orientated stalls and entertainment, there is often live music or at the very least a DJ and plenty of other activities for the whole family, including children.
As they are established as a celebration with people in mind, you can expect a lot of visitors. However, as everyone has the same goal and motivation for attending, there is normally a very jovial and friendly atmosphere.