We round up some of the best gatherings for food and drink lovers during July and August.
The sun is shining so it's time to head outdoors for the busiest months of the UK food and drink festival and event. Here's our pick of what's going on this summer. All ticket prices quoted are for advance sales; it will generally cost more to pay at the door.
IncrEdibles
What: Kew goes edible plant mad with a host of displays, while the Palm House Pond has been transformed into a fruit salad-themed boating lake.
When: Until 3rd November (boating lake closes 1st September)
Where: Kew Gardens, London
Cost: Adults £16; concessions £14; children under 16 free
More info: www.kew.org
The Big Cheese Festival
What: Over 50 Welsh producers plus a funfair, fireworks and more.
When: 26th-28th July
Where: Caerphilly Castle
Cost: Free
More info: www.visitcaerphilly.com
Whitstable Oyster Festival
What: This long-running festival celebrates the town's famous local produce with a host of special events.
When: 27th July-2nd August
Where: Whitstable
Cost: Free
More info: whitstableoysterfestival.co.uk
Saltburn Food Festival
What: Workshops, children's cookery area and a big farmer's market.
When: 4th August
Where: Milton Street, Saltburn
Cost: Free
More info: www.goyorkshire.com
Clitheroe Food Festival
What: Showcasing the best of Lancashire and the Ribble Valley via producers and chefs.
When: 10th August
Where: Clitheroe
Cost: Free, except for demonstrations
More info: www.clitheroefoodfestival.co.uk
Banbury Food Fair
What: Plenty of stalls showcasing independent producers plus a demonstration tent.
When: 18th August
Where: Banbury Market Place
Cost: Free
More info: www.banbury.gov.uk
Bolton Food & Drink Festival
What: Michael Caines, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, Aldo Zilli and James Martin are among the celeb chefs cooking up a storm.
When: 24th-26th August
Where: Various venues around Bolton
Cost: Free, except for celebrity demonstrations
More info: www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com
Great British Food Festival – Stonyhurst
What: Chef demos, cake-offs, Men vs Food challenges and more in a historic setting.
When: 24th-26th August
Where: Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe
Cost: One-day £6; children free
More info: www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com
Food On The Field
What: Food and music combine at this one-dayer at a Yorkshire cricket club.
When: 25th August
Where: Copley Cricket Club, West Yorkshire
Cost: Free
More info: www.foodonthefield.co.uk
EAT! NewcastleGateshead
What: Pop-ups, edible landmarks, street food, walking tours and more celebrating the food of the north east.
When: 24th August-8th September
Where: Around Newcastle and Gateshead
Cost: Mixture of free and paid for events
More info: www.newcastlegateshead.com/eat-festival
North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival
What: North Norfolk's producers showcase their wares in an historic setting, plus there's demonstrations and children's activities.
When: 31st August-1st September
Where: Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea
Cost: £2.50 per car, free on foot
More info: www.northnorfolkfoodfestival.co.uk
North Shields Proper Food and Drink Festival
What: Over 100 stalls of artisan fare to sample.
When: 31st August-1st September
Where: Northumberland Square, North Shields
Cost: Free
More info: www.properfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk
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