Wales’ food festivals tend to feel grounded rather than glossy – more about producers, place and eating well than spectacle. From seaside towns to city centres, these events are often best experienced as part of a wider trip, whether that’s a weekend away or an extended food-focused route around the country.
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Food festivals in February
Croeso Festival – Swansea Bay, South Wales
Held in Swansea Bay around St David’s Day, the Croeso Festival celebrates Welsh food, drink and culture, with producers, street food traders and live entertainment spread across the city centre. Recent editions have included collaborations with Welsh brands such as Shirgar Butter, highlighting the region’s growing focus on quality ingredients and local supply chains. It’s a good option for a late-winter or early-spring food event, particularly if you’re visiting Swansea outside the usual summer festival season.
Dates: 28 February – 1 March
Food festivals in March
Swansea Street Food Festival – Swansea, South-West Wales
Running on various dates throughout the year, Swansea’s Street Food Festival highlights the city’s growing independent food scene, bringing together traders from across south Wales. Expect bold flavours, generous portions and a sociable crowd, with burgers, loaded fries and globally inspired dishes featuring heavily.
Dates: various dates – Swansea Street Food Festival Spring 2026 is scheduled for 27-28 March, with further dates to be announced throughout the year
Food festivals in May
Feast On Food Festival – Cardiff, South Wales
A brand new addition to Cardiff’s food scene for 2026, Feast On has arrived from Bristol, bringing its focus on curated street food traders, music and a more evening-led atmosphere to the city. It reflects Cardiff’s growing appetite for relaxed, informal eating, with traders often showcasing inventive comfort food rather than traditional festival fare.
Dates: 29-31 May 2026
Food festivals in April
Caerphilly Cheese Festival – Caerphilly, South Wales
Celebrating one of Wales’ most recognisable cheeses, the Caerphilly Cheese Festival brings together cheesemakers, street food traders and local businesses in the town centre. While Caerphilly cheese is the star, the festival also features a wider mix of savoury and sweet food stalls, making it a lively and approachable event for all ages.
Dates: 18 April 2026
Food festivals in May
Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival – Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival offers a polished but approachable mix of food stalls, cookery demonstrations and family-friendly activities. With a focus on Welsh produce and well-made street food, it works well as part of a Vale of Glamorgan or Cardiff-based trip.
Dates: TBC – usually held during May Bank Holiday weekend
Food festivals in June
Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival – Cardiff, South Wales
Held in Cardiff Bay each summer, the long-running Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival fills the waterfront with food and drink stalls, bars and live entertainment. Expect a broad mix of global street food, Welsh producers and sweet treats.
Dates: tbc, usually in June or July
Food festivals in August
Cardigan River and Food Festival – Ceredigion, South-West Wales
Held along the River Teifi, Cardigan River and Food Festival combines food stalls with river activities and live music. It’s particularly family-friendly, with plenty of opportunities to graze on Welsh cakes, ice cream, grilled meats and street food in a scenic riverside setting.
Dates: August, TBC
Milford Waterfront Weekender – Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Set around Milford Haven’s marina, the Milford Waterfront Weekender combines food stalls, drinks, live entertainment and coastal views. This summertime food festival shines a light on west Wales’ producers and street food scene, making it a worthwhile stop if you’re exploring Pembrokeshire in summer..
Dates TBC, usually August
Food festivals in September
St Fagans Food Festival – Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Set within the grounds of St Fagans National Museum of History, this festival blends food with heritage, showcasing Welsh producers, traditional recipes and contemporary cooking. It’s an accessible way to explore Welsh food culture, with stalls, demonstrations and tastings spread across the museum’s historic buildings and outdoor spaces.
Dates: 12-13 September 2026
Abergavenny Food Festival – Monmouthshire, South Wales
One of the best known food festivals in Wales, Abergavenny Food Festival takes over the town each September with a mix of markets, talks, tastings, cookery demonstrations, and pop-ups. It attracts a thoughtful crowd and a strong line-up of producers from across Wales and beyond, making it a good place to discover everything from Welsh cheese and cured meats, to artisan bread and small-batch condiments, alongside street food that prioritises quality over novelty.
Dates: 19-20 September 2026
Mabon – Caldicot, Monmouthshire, South Wales
Mabon is a unique autumn food and fire festival held in the atmospheric grounds of Caldicot Castle, centred on the traditional celebration of the autumn equinox with food, folklore and fire cooking. Rather than being a classic market or producers’ fair, Mabon brings together some of the UK’s best live-fire chefs and outdoor cooks for open-fire feasts, small plates cooked over flame, local produce stalls, natural wines, music and storytelling, all inspired by the seasonal harvest. The weekend also includes cookery demos and talks from guest chefs, blending heritage and modern fire-cooking culture.
Dates: 25-27 September 2026
Narberth Food Festival – Pembrokeshire, West Wales
Narberth Food Festival feels like an extension of the town itself – independent, community-led and quietly confident. Producers line the high street and surrounding areas, with a strong showing from Pembrokeshire businesses, offering everything from cheese and baked goods to small-batch drinks.
Dates: late September, TBC
Food festivals in October
Conwy Feast – Conwy, North Wales
Conwy Feast takes place in the autumn, showcasing north Wales produce in and around the town’s historic streets. The festival has a strong sense of place, with food stalls and demonstrations set against the backdrop of the castle and estuary, making it a seasonal highlight for visitors to the region.
Dates: October, TBC
Wales’ food festivals offer more than just something good to eat – they’re a way to experience different parts of the country through the people who grow, cook and sell its food. Whether you’re drawn to big-name events like Abergavenny, smaller community-led festivals, or newer arrivals such as Feast On Cardiff, each brings its own sense of place and seasonality.
Have you visited any of these food festivals, or is there one missing from the list that you’d recommend? I’d love to hear where you think Wales really shines when it comes to food events.
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