Scotland food festivals cater for lovers of fine food, and those who are keen to learn new and exciting recipes from top chefs. Vegans and vegetarians are also catered for.
SCOTLAND FOOD FESTIVALS 2023…
Our food festivals offer you the opportunity to sample many culinary delights from some of the best chefs, working their magic with the finest produce available.
JANUARY 2023
Scotland’s Speciality Food Show
22nd – 24th January 2023, SECC, Glasgow
Merging two of last year’s highly successful shows, these two great food trade fairs provide even more reasons to visit.
MARCH 2023
ScotHot
8th – 9th March 2023, SEC, Glasgow
The show offers an opportunity to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry.
APRIL 2023
Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
1st & 2nd April 2023, Loch Lomond shores
Showcasing award-winning brewers, gin crafters, and food producers.
Scottish Vegan Festival
2nd April 2023, The Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
Vegan stalls selling food, drinks, crafts, clothes, cosmetics and gifts.
MAY 2023
National Vegetarian Week
15th – 21st May, 2023
Join millions of others enjoying amazing veggie food.
Eat And Drink Festival
26th – 27th May 2023, SEC Glasgow
JUNE 2023
Fynefest
1st – 4th June 2023, Cairndow, Argyll
A celebration of beer, food and music, taking place in Cairndow Argyll at the Fyne Ales brewery estate. FyneFest is a weekend of escapism, accompanied by the best beer, food and music from Scotland and beyond.
Crail Food Festival
Returns 2024, Locations throughout the village of Crail.
Evening events, opportunities to discover and meet producers, and plenty to eat and drink.
Great British Food Festival
10th – 11th June 2023, Dalkeith Country Park, Midlothian
Included in your food festival ticket, the gardens and grounds are open to visitors.
JULY 2023
Edinburgh Food Festival
21st – 30th July 2023, George Square Gardens, Edinburgh
With quality Scottish food at the heart of it, the festival is a fantastic introduction for visitors to see just a soupçon of what Scotland’s larder has to offer.
AUGUST 2023
Foodies Festival
4th – 6th August 2023, Edinburgh
Take home recipes and top tips from MasterChef winners, Great British Menu stars and top Scottish chefs, cooking up their festive favourites in the Chefs’ Theatre.
Foodies Festival
11th – 13th August 2023, Glasgow
Take home recipes and top tips from MasterChef winners, Great British Menu stars and top Scottish chefs, cooking up their festive favourites in the Chefs’ Theatre.
SEPTEMBER 2022
Distilled Food & Drink Festival
1st – 2nd September 2023, Speyside
Showcasing award-winning brewers, gin crafters, and food producers.
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight
TBC, various locations
Highlights the fantastic variety of food and drink available in Scotland. It encourages people to be more aware that Scotland boasts some of the best natural produce in the world and great variety can be found in every pocket of the country.
OCTOBER 2023
Glasgow Vegan Festival
14th October 2023, Glasgow
60+ fantastic stalls at Glasgow City Lacrosse Club.
Taste of Shetland Festival
TBC, Shetland
The Taste of Shetland Festival is the highlight of Shetland’s ‘foodie’ calendar. It brings together live entertainment and cooking inspiration with some of the best food and drink Shetland has to offer.
DECEMBER 2023
Big Feed Christmas Family Special
TBC, SEC, Glasgow
Family day out with lots to see and do including play areas, face painters, storytellers, balloon twisters, carol singers and Santa’s Grotto.
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