Food Festivals

 

Scotish Traditional Boat Festival & Food Fair

4th - 5th July 2009, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire

Over four days in picturesque Portsoy on the Moray Firth coast, take part in a colourful celebration of Scotland's cultural heritage. Part the festival is the now well established Food Fair, featuring all that is best in the region’s fish, meat, confectionary, cheese and drink.

Details: www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.u…

Taste Of Birmingham

9th to 12th July 2009, Birmingham

Four days of food, drink and music.

Details: www.taste.visitbirmingham.com

Big Tent Festival

25th – 26th July 2009, Falkland Centre for Stewardship, Falkland Estate, Fife

The Food Village and Demonstration Tent is brimming with local, organic and seasonal produce to taste and buy and there is a busy programme of cooking displays.

Details: www.bigtentfestival.co.uk

Gourmet Glasgow Food And Drink Festval

August 2009 (TBC)

This festival features special foodie events and the ever-popular Dine Around offer - a two course meal for just £15. As well as dining offers and special events in restaurants.

Details: www.graonline.co.uk

A Taste Of Dumfries & Galloway

2nd August 2009, Cream o’ Galloway, Nr Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas

Savour the flavours of Dumfries & Galloway at this tasty event celebrating Dumfries & Galloway food and drink.

Details: www.savourtheflavours.co.uk

Foodies At The Festival

2st1 - 23rd August 2009

Foodies at the Festival is one of the main food events at the Edinburgh festival, serving up popular food and drink masterclasses.

Details: www.foodiesfestival.com


Forthcoming Events

latest news…

03 July 2009

Brand new exhibitors at Speciality & Fine Food Fair

More than one third of exhibitors at this year's Speciality & Fine Food Fair will be brand new, the organisers have revealed. … More…

 

03 July 2009

Hospitality Action arrange tour of royal grounds

Industry charity, Hospitality Action, is calling on garden-lovers and foodies to sign up for a very special tour of Highgrove House – the home of Princes Charle… More…

 

03 July 2009

Organisers say Hotelympia promises an ‘inspirational experience’

Details for next year’s Hotelympia have been announced alongside the launch of a new website and new logo.… More…

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