13 Unmissable Food Festivals in Cornwall (and Beyond!)
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April 8, 2025

13 Unmissable Food Festivals in Cornwall and the South West

Cornwall Food Festivals 2025

Over the past few years, food festivals in Cornwall have grown hugely popular as the region celebrates its place as one of the culinary hotspots in the UK. Visitors come from all over to sample the freshest seafood, farm-to-market veggies, and, of course, the most delicious Cornish dairy products. Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or simply enjoy a good day out, our pick of the best 15 food festivals in the South West offer unforgettable experiences that capture the essence of life in the beautiful Westcountry.

What Makes Cornwall’s Food Festivals Special?

Traditional Cornish foods tell stories of Cornwall’s rich culinary heritage. From the morning’s first catch hauled right onto the harbour to fields of fresh vegetables and orchards heavy with fruit, Cornwall’s bounty is simply spectacular. 

Cornish food festivals have become important in keeping our culinary traditions alive while also providing a stage for innovative chefs to put their own creative spin on local ingredients. Whether you’re a proud local or just a big fan of Cornwall’s rich culinary heritage, visiting a food festival in Cornwall this year should be top of your ‘to do’ list.

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Food Festivals in Cornwall 2025

1. Porthleven Food Festival

  • Date: 2nd-4th May 2025
  • Where: Porthleven Harbour, 1 Harbour Road, Porthleven, Cornwall TR13 9JY
  • Website:https://www.porthlevenfoodfestival.com/ 
  • Tickets: You’ll need a ticket to join the fun from 6 pm on Friday and Saturday 

What To Expect

With the heart of the day’s festivities held around Porthleven harbour, this popular Cornwall food festival welcomes around 40,000 people each year. Celebrating music, food, community and sustainability, this award-winning, three-day food festival boasts a chef’s theatre, mermaids, crafts, a farmer’s market and lively performances from top musicians.

Porthleven Food Festival Chef

2. St. Ives Food and Drink Festival

What to Expect

With sunset sessions from the likes of Norman Jay MBE, demos from some of the county’s top chefs, artist galleries and kids activities a-plenty, the St Ives Food and Drink Festival is a fun-packed celebration for all ages. There’s even a wellness tent with ice baths, cold water dip tanks, sauna rituals and yoga. 

3. The Royal Cornwall Show

  • Date: 5-7th June 2025
  • Where:  Royal Showground Events Centre, Whitecross, Wadebridge, PL27 7JE
  • Website: https://www.royalcornwallshow.org/ 
  • Tickets:  You can buy one-day or weekend tickets here

What to Expect

Cornwall’s biggest, most popular agricultural festival happens every June at the Royal Cornwall Showground in North Cornwall. Every corner of the showground is packed with live entertainment, local food and drink stalls, livestock competitions, music, fairgrounds, shops and farming excitement. You’ll need a 3-day ticket just to fit it all in! And as the name suggests, its often visited by the Royals too.

King Charles Royal Cornwall Show

4. Caribbean Food Festival Cornwall

  • Date: 22nd June 2025 (10 am-4 pm)
  • Where: Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint PL10 1HZ 
  • Website: https://missivyevents.co.uk 
  • Tickets: Under 12s are free, everyone else can buy tickets here

What to Expect

A celebration of Caribbean food and drink, lively beats, circus workshops, Samba classes and more, this fun-packed, family-friendly food festival has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the vibrant culture and spirit of the Caribbean in the beautiful setting of Mount Edgcumbe. 

5. Newquay Food Festival

What to Expect

With local food traders, live fire-cooking demos, musicians, bands, artisan stalls, and a vibrant festival atmosphere, the Newquay Food Festival is new for 2025 is the first locally organised event of its kind in the town. Shining a spotlight on the town’s unique character, this festival of art and culture will celebrate the hardworking individuals who make Newquay’s food and drink scene so special. 

Newquay Food Festival

6. Ice Cream and Bubbles Festival


What to Expect

Who doesn’t love ice cream and bubbles?! One for the whole family, this sweet festival boasts a Prosecco and Pimms bar, puppet shows, bubble displays, bouncy castles, and lots and lots of scrumptious ice cream. Enjoy an afternoon in the Cornish summer sunshine with live music performances throughout the day, too.

Rock Oyster Festival

7. The Rock Oyster Festival

What to Expect

Touted as ‘a voyage of culinary discovery and musical mischief’, this is one of  Cornwall’s most popular festivals. Rock Oyster Festival brings the local community and music fans from across the country together to celebrate a weekend of musical talent and delicious food. Headlining this year is Rag n’ Bone Man, UB40 and Ibiza Classics. There’s something to tantalise everyone’s taste buds- enjoy demos from top Michelin-starred chefs, browse stalls selling the best local produce and take your pick from lively street food traders.

8. Truro Food Festival


What to Expect

With award-winning artisan food producers and demonstrations from top Cornish chefs, Truro Food Festival is a showcase of local talent. Enjoy live music and a great atmosphere right in the heart of Truro at this popular 4-day foodie event. There’ll be food stalls packed with local produce, pop-up bars serving craft beers and ciders, and plenty of sweet treats for dessert lovers too.

Truro Food Festival

9. Falmouth Oyster Festival

  • Date: 9th-12th October 2025
  • Where: The Waterfront Marquee, Church St Car Park, Falmouth TR11 3EQ  
  • Website: https://falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk/ 
  • Tickets: Daytime entry into the festival is free, and the event is ticketed from 6pm

What to Expect

Devoted to the mighty mollusc, Falmouth Oyster Festival is one of Cornwall’s biggest and most-loved food festivals. Celebrate the native Fal Oyster and diversity of Cornish seafood with four days of chef demonstrations, feasting, live music and festivities.

Kingsbridge Food Festival

Food Festivals in the South West

And here is our rundown of food festivals further afield!

10. Kingsbridge Food and Music Festival

What to Expect

If you love delicious, locally-produced food and brilliant live music, then the Kingsbridge food festival is for you! This volunteer-run event celebrates the eclectic mix of incredible tastes and sounds that originate from the region and is a real local celebration for all the family. 

11. Love Local Food Exeter

What to Expect

Run by family business Greendale Farm Shop, this foodie festival celebrates the finest food and drink in Devon, with activities for kids and talks from producers as well. From artisan-baked bread, coffee, small-batch spirits, and exceptional deli produce to hot sauce, luxury chocolates, hand-made gifts and even pet supplies, there’s so much to do and see.

12. Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast

What to Expect

Clovelly celebrates its famous sustainably caught lobsters and crabs with this one-day festival, all in aid of Padstow’s National Lobster Hatchery. Enjoy live folk music, cookery demonstrations, delicious lobster and crab dishes (of course), street theatre, and walkabout magic craft activities here in this quaint historic fishing village.

Clovelly Crab Festival

13. Taste East Devon Food Festival

What to Expect

East Devon’s best producers, chefs, restaurants and venues have joined forces to create the East Devon Food Festival happening this September. From farm feasts to brewery open days, seafood tasting experiences to BBQs and parties, the festival is a celebration of the finest local food and drink of the region. Some events will be ticketed, some will be open freely for all, so check the website before visiting.

Conclusion

From coastal celebrations of the freshest seafood to countryside gatherings showcasing farm-fresh produce, our rundown of the best Cornwall food festivals for 2025 offers a year-round opportunity to experience the authentic flavours that make our corner of Britain so special.

At Trewithen Dairy, we’re proud to be part of this vibrant community, so look out for us and some of our proud suppliers at these events throughout the year. Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and prepare to discover why Cornwall and the South West continue to be the beating heart of Britain’s food scene.