From street food feasts in city parks to coastal celebrations of local produce, South Wales’ food festival scene is a love letter to flavour. Whether you’re chasing small-batch Welsh cheese, wood-fired pizza under the trees or your next favourite street food trader, these festivals are the perfect excuse to plan a day out… that very quickly turns into a weekend.
The Great Cardiff Food Festival – Queen Street Cardiff
16th-19th April – More Information
New food festival has arrived in the city centre street food and artisan festival set on one of the busiest high streets in Wales, bringing together independent traders, great food and a lively, festival atmosphere.
Forest Feastival – Candleston Woods
17 April – 10 May– More Information
Tucked beneath the trees on the edge of Merthyr Mawr, Forest Feastival is less a food festival and more a woodland dining experience. Think fire pits, fairy lights and the smell of woodsmoke drifting through the air as some of Wales’ best street food traders serve everything from slow-cooked meats to indulgent desserts. It’s intimate, atmospheric and feels a world away from the everyday – perfect for an evening that turns into a lingering, slow-paced feast.
The Big Banquet, Caldicot Castle
22-25 May – More Information
Set within the grounds of Caldicot Castle, the Big Banquet is a feast in every sense of the word. This is street food with a dramatic backdrop -think sizzling dishes, long tables and the buzz of a summer crowd gathered beneath historic castle walls. With a handpicked line-up of traders serving everything from indulgent comfort food to bold, globally inspired flavours, it’s the kind of event where you arrive curious and leave completely full. Add in live music and a laid-back, festival atmosphere, and you’ve got an experience that feels equal parts medieval setting and modern-day food celebration.
Feast On – Bute Park, Cardiff
29–31 May – More Information
Right in the heart of the capital, Feast On transforms Bute Park into a celebration of Welsh food and drink. Expect a vibrant mix of street food, artisan producers and live entertainment, all set against the backdrop of one of Cardiff’s most loved green spaces. It’s the kind of festival where you can graze your way from stall to stall, discovering local flavours while soaking up a relaxed, summery city vibe.
Cardiff Wine Festival – Hilton Hotel, Cardiff
5th–6th June – More Information
Get ready to indulge your senses at the highly anticipated 5th edition of the Cardiff Wine Festival! This year, we are thrilled to welcome exceptional wine producers, alongside talented spirits and artisan fine food creators from both the UK and around the globe. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hilton Hotel, this immersive walk-around event promises an unforgettable experience for all food & wine enthusiasts.
Barry Island Food Festival – Barry Island
6-7 June– More information
Set against the nostalgic seaside backdrop of Barry Island, this festival blends classic coastal charm with a growing street food scene. Expect a mix of independent traders, sweet treats and savoury favourites, all just a stone’s throw from the beach. It’s an easy, family-friendly day out where fish and chips meet loaded fries and artisan bakes.
Cardiff Coffee Festival – Insole Court, Cardiff
14th June
Set within the elegant grounds of Insole Court, the Cardiff Coffee Festival is a celebration of speciality coffee culture in a setting that feels both relaxed and refined. Bringing together local roasters, independent cafés and passionate baristas, it’s a chance to explore everything from expertly brewed espresso to new-wave coffee trends, alongside pastries, street food and live music. With the historic mansion and gardens as a backdrop, it offers a slower, more social festival experience – perfect for lingering over a great cup of coffee and discovering your next favourite brew.
Summer Feastival, Pembrey Country Park
19-21 June
Set against the sweeping coastline of Pembrey Country Park, the Summer Feastival is a celebration of great food in one of Wales’ most scenic outdoor settings. Surrounded by woodland and just moments from the beach, it brings together a vibrant mix of street food traders, local producers and pop-up bars, all served with a side of sea air. Expect everything from fresh, flavour-packed dishes to sweet treats worth saving room for, alongside a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to linger. It’s the kind of place where you can spend the day grazing, walking it off along the coast, then heading back for “just one more thing.”
Tafwyl – Cardiff
20–21 June
While best known as a celebration of Welsh language and culture, Tafwyl also delivers when it comes to food. Alongside the music and performances, you’ll find a curated selection of street food traders and local producers offering everything from traditional Welsh flavours to modern street food favourites. It’s a festival where culture and cuisine sit side by side – and both are worth turning up for.
Cardiff Food & Drink Festival – Cardiff Bay
3–5 July
A firm favourite in the Welsh food calendar, Cardiff Food & Drink Festival brings a huge selection of global street food and local produce to the waterfront. With the bay as its backdrop, it’s a lively, bustling event where you can sample everything from freshly cooked international dishes to handmade Welsh treats. Come hungry—this is one where “just a quick look around” never quite happens.
Fantastic Fete – St Donat’s Castle
31 July – 9 August
Set within the storybook grounds of St Donat’s Castle, the Fantastic Fête blends classic British summer fête charm with a modern street food twist. Expect colourful stalls, artisan producers and a tempting line-up of food traders serving everything from comforting favourites to more creative, globally inspired dishes. With sea views just beyond the castle walls and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, it’s the kind of event that feels effortlessly joyful – part garden party, part food festival, and entirely worth a slow, sunny afternoon.
Cardigan River & Food Festival – Cardigan
15 August
Set along the banks of the River Teifi, this festival combines great food with one of West Wales’ most picturesque settings. With local producers, street food and a strong community feel, it’s a laid-back celebration of food that pairs perfectly with a summer stroll through Cardigan.
Caerphilly Cheese Festival – Caerphilly
29–30 August
A celebration of one of Wales’ most iconic exports, Caerphilly Cheese Festival is a dream for dairy lovers. Alongside plenty of cheese (of course), you’ll find street food, market stalls and entertainment, all set against the historic backdrop of Caerphilly. It’s a fun, accessible festival with something for everyone—even if you didn’t think you were that into cheese.
Harbour Feastival, Saundersfoot Harbour
4-6 September
Set right on the waterfront at Saundersfoot Harbour, the Harbour Feastival is a celebration of coastal flavours and laid-back seaside living. With a line-up of street food traders, local producers and pop-up bars, it’s all about good food enjoyed with a sea view – think fresh seafood, indulgent street food and something cold in hand as the boats bob in the background. Relaxed, scenic and full of summer energy, it’s the kind of festival where you can wander, taste and settle in for the day without ever wanting to leave.
Abergavenny Food Festival – Abergavenny
19–20 September
Often described as one of the best food festivals in the UK, Abergavenny Food Festival is a must-visit for serious food lovers. With guest chefs, demonstrations, talks and an exceptional line-up of producers, it goes beyond street food into a full celebration of culinary craft. It’s the kind of place where you arrive curious and leave inspired (and probably carrying several bags of things you didn’t plan to buy).
Mabon Fire & Feast – Caldicot Castle
25-27 September
Set within the historic grounds of Caldicot Castle, Mabon: Fire & Feast is unlike any other food festival in Wales – a celebration of flame, flavour and the changing of the seasons. Created by Street Food Circus and Hang Fire BBQ, it brings together some of the UK’s best fire chefs, all cooking over open flames to create bold, smoke-infused dishes served as small plates. But this is more than just great food. Timed around the autumn equinox, Mabon leans into its roots as a seasonal gathering, blending food with folklore, live music and fireside storytelling. Expect live cookery demos, a curated producers’ market and even the chance to experience an exclusive fire-cooked feast under canvas
Narberth Food Festival – Narberth
26–27 September
Small in size but big in character, Narberth Food Festival is packed with artisan producers, independent traders and a strong sense of community. Set in one of Pembrokeshire’s most charming towns, it’s a relaxed, welcoming event where you can take your time, chat to producers and enjoy some of the best local food the region has to offer.
Whether you’re chasing bold street food flavours, artisan produce or your next great cup of coffee, South Wales’ food festivals offer the perfect excuse to get out and explore. Set against castles, coastlines and countryside, they’re as much about the setting as they are the food – so come hungry, take your time and make a day of it (or better yet, a weekend).
