The sunniest of months will bring a whole host of foodie festivals with it. Here are our favourites to watch out for.
What have we got to look forward to for the rest of summer? Well... a lot. We've put a list together of all the foodie events going on in August, but as ever please do share your local events in the comments section below.
Note that ticket prices may be higher if you pay 'on the door'. All details are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing, but are subject to possible change. Check that events are going ahead before you travel.
HullBid Yum! Festival
What: Food, fringe events, cooking demos, grow-your-own tips and more.
When: 7th-9th August
Where: Hull, Yorkshire.
Cost: Free
More info: www.yumfestival.co.uk
Foodies Festival: Edinburgh Inverleith Park
What: BBQ arena, guest chefs, live music, food and drink theatres plus children's cookery classes.
When: 8th-10th August
Where: Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Cost: £10 day ticket, £18 weekend ticket
More info: www.foodiesfestival.com/.../edinburgh-inverleith-park/
Also see foodiesfestival.com for a full list of events from the same organisers.
Clitheroe Food Festival
What: 100+ food and drink exhibitors, pop-up restaurant and stands, children's food-based activities, music and much more.
When: 9th August
Where: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Cost: Free
More info: www.clitheroefoodfestival.com
Nottingham Food & Drink Festival
What: Chefs including The Fabulous Baker Brothers, Masterchef winners Mat Follas and Shelina Permalloo, Levi Roots and Dean Edwards will be appearing. There will also be a real ale tent and food hall.
When: 16th-17th August
Where: Wollaton Park, Nottingham
Cost: £8
More info: http://nottinghamfoodfestival.co.uk/
London Craft Beer Festival
What: 18 world class brewers, over 100 beers, locally supplied food, dishes inspired by craft beers so you can enjoy a bottle beside your meal – a beer lover's paradise.
When: 16th-18th August
Where: Oval Space, The Oval, London
Cost: £35
More info: www.londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk
Richmond Artisan Food Fayre
What: Artisan produce from various producers and suppliers, more details to be announced in coming months.
When: 17th August
Where: Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Cost: TBC
More info: www.brevents.co.uk/richmond-artisan-food-fayre/
Alba Real Ale Weekend
What: Lots of ale and lots of music.
When: 22nd-24th August
Where: Royal Tay Yacht Club, Dundee
Cost: Friday evening £3, Saturday & Sunday £6 each day.
More info: www.albarealalefestival.org
Oxford Wine Festival
What: Sample award-winning wines from over 20 countries. Each day is divided into an afternoon and evening session – one ticket gives entry to one session.
When: 23rd-24th August
Where: Oxford Union, Oxford
Cost: First 100 tickets for each session £14.50. After this, price increases to £19.50.
More info: www.oxfordwinefestival.org
Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre
What: Food, music, arts and crafts.
When: 23rd-25th August
Where: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon Beacons
Cost: Free entry, £2 to park all day.
More info: www.albarealalefestival.org
Kilkeel Fish Festival
What: Seafood buffet, cookery demonstrations, oyster eating competition, local produce and craft stalls and live music.
When: 23rd-26th August
Where: Kilkeel Town Centre, Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
Cost: Free entry
More info: www.discovernorthernireland.com/.../Ould-Lammas-Fair-Co-Antrim
The Ould Lammas Fair
What: Ireland's oldest traditional market fair. Expect street entertainment, traditional music and stalls selling crafts and food.
When: 26th August
Where: Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Cost: Free
More info: www.discovernorthernireland.com/.../Ould-Lammas-Fair-Co-Antrim
Proper Food Festival: North Shields
What: Over 100 artisan food stalls, full bar, entertainment and cooking demos.
When: 30th-31st August
Where: Northumberland Square, North Shields
Cost: Free
More info: www.properfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk/north-shields
This lovefood article has been recently updated
If you can think of more summer food events that aren't included here, please add them to the comments section below. We'd love to hear about them and will try to add them to the map as they are suggested. No trade events, please.
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