Good food probably seconds beaches in Cornwall’s popularity stakes. We’re famous the land – no, the world – over, for seafood flipped from sea to plate, sun-blushed veg and lamb seasoned by the salty air. Oh, and of course Cornish pasties and ice cream made from cows grazing by the ocean. So it’s only natural that many of our events put food at the centre. Cornwall’s growing array of food festivals are a great way to eat and drink your way around the county, dive into a vibrant celebration with local roots, and dance until the sun goes down… here’s our favourite food festivals to put in your calendar in 2025.
This foodie favourite returns twice in 2025 – at Easter and again in August – filling Bude with the smell of sizzling street food, sweet treats and local tipples. Tuck into locally reared sausages, fresh bakes and even gourmet dog snacks. Set against the backdrop of Bude’s castle and beaches, it’s perfect for loading up your picnic basket before a windswept stomp along the coast.
Harbourside feasting meets live music and wellness at this three-day celebration beside the sea. Chef Jude Kereama brings the culinary flair, with demos, dancing, street food and even mindfulness sessions. Expect Britpop nights, Old Time Sailors and Cornish flavours galore as Porthleven turns into a buzzing food village.
Sand between your toes, feast in your hands – St Ives brings the goods with chef demos from the likes of T Bone Chops and Rupert Cooper, artisan stalls, and beachfront vibes. Free by day, but you’ll want to snap up tickets for the Sunset Sessions – think live bands, DJs and sea views at golden hour.
This four-day fiesta blends cracking Cornish street food with Falmouth’s creative spirit. Local makers, live music and a buzzing harbourfront vibe set the tone for a long weekend of culture and cuisine by the sea. It’s fast become one of the West Country’s biggest foodie weekends.
Dating back over 250 years, this week-long celebration blends old-school tradition with a full-on food fest. Giant fish feasts, chef demos, fireworks and foot-stomping tunes take over the harbour, while families get stuck into games and parades. A true taste of Cornish community.
Brand new for 2025, this free festival brings big flavour to Newquay’s coastline. Expect open-fire cooking, live bands, local legends and a lively showcase of the town’s tastemakers – from beach baristas to artisan bakers. A proper summer party by the sea.
Equal parts music fest and foodie paradise, Rock Oyster brings the big names (UB40, Rag’n’Bone Man) and big flavours to the Camel Estuary. Shuck oysters, sip champagne, learn to forage or spa your way through the weekend. Kids? There’s silly Olympics and circus workshops, too.
From Caribbean to Korean and Uzbek to Afghan, this street food weekender brings over 20 traders cooking up global flavours you won’t find anywhere else. It’s loud, lively and lip-smacking – with craft beers, live music and banging burgers to boot.
Run by the same crew behind Falmouth’s foodie success, this laid-back garden party brings natural wine, street food, live music and chef talent to Penzance’s leafy Penlee Park. Expect a chilled-out, creative vibe just five minutes from the prom.
Truro turns foodie central for this city-based bash of artisan produce, chef demos and craft drinks. Free to attend, it’s a great way to discover local legends and taste your way around Cornwall without leaving town. Don’t miss the dessert stands.
Who knew a mollusc with such mighty powers of seduction that we devote four days of feasting and festivities to its very existence? Celebrating the fruits of the last traditional oyster fisheries still dredging under sail and oar, oysters and champagne are on the menu, alongside cookery demos from celeb chefs, boat races, and marquees bursting with Cornwall’s bounty plucked from land and sea.
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