Wales Food Festivals – Discover the Flavours of Wales
Wales is having a food moment – and it’s one worth tasting.
Across the country, food festivals are at the heart of community life and national pride. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply love good grub in a lively setting, here are some of the best food festivals in Wales to sink your teeth into.
From lush pastures to rugged coastlines, the land and sea of Wales have long shaped a proud food culture rooted in local produce, traditional techniques, and a growing wave of creative talent. Today, Wales food festivals bring this culinary heritage to life – offering the perfect way to taste, sip, and celebrate what makes Welsh food so special.
Abergavenny Food Festival
Often dubbed “the Glastonbury of food festivals”, the Abergavenny Food Festival is one of the UK’s top culinary events. Held each September in the charming market town on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, it brings together Michelin-starred chefs, artisan producers, and over 30,000 hungry visitors. Expect cooking demos, tastings, debates, and street food from every corner of Wales and beyond.
Narberth Food Festival
Set in the colourful heart of Pembrokeshire, Narberth Food Festival (September) is a true celebration of Welsh produce and community spirit. With a focus on local food and drink – from seaweed gin to Carmarthenshire cheese – it’s a warm, friendly event with chef demos, music, and family fun.
Mold Food & Drink Festival
Held each autumn in North Wales, the Mold Food & Drink Festival showcases top regional producers, live cookery stages, and celebrity chef appearances. It’s a great mix of traditional Welsh fare and modern street food, with everything from bara brith to bao buns.
Llangollen Food Festival
Over in the stunning Dee Valley, Llangollen Food Festival draws visitors with its charming riverside setting and fantastic array of local food and drink. It’s an ideal stop for those exploring the nearby Clwydian Range or canal paths.
Cardiff International Food & Drink Festival
For a more cosmopolitan experience, Cardiff’s waterfront food festival (usually in July) brings together international flavours with local favourites. It’s one of the biggest in Wales, set in the lively heart of Cardiff Bay with live music, local brews, and waterfront views.
A Food Scene Rooted in Place
Beyond festivals, the Welsh culinary scene is growing year-round. From Michelin-starred restaurants to countryside inns, chefs are embracing hyper-local ingredients: salt marsh lamb, laverbread, cockles, Caerphilly cheese, and seasonal vegetables. Independent producers are making waves too – distilling craft gins, smoking fish, baking artisan bread, and reviving traditional recipes with flair.
Pairing a visit to a food festival with a stay in a Rarebits Collection property lets you experience the best of both worlds – fine food and exceptional hospitality in boutique Welsh settings.
Here is a list of our current properties to inspire your next visit.