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From scrumptious street food to lip-smacking local produce, if you enjoy your festivals with a side of tasty treats check out these foodie events on the menu in Hampshire this summer.
British Street Food Awards at Gunwharf Quays
8 – 9 June 2024
The British Street Food Awards return to Gunwharf Quays in June for the Southern heats of the competition bringing together the region’s best street food vendors on The Plaza at Gunwharf Quays.
Visitors can sample and vote for their favourites – including Sourdoughlicious pizza, Dirty Boy Burgers, and Flats Candian-inspired vegan doughnuts – it’s a tough tasting job but somebody’s got to do it! Guests can also enjoy a cocktail or local beer while listening to live DJ’s at the Bone Bar, which is new for 2024 and provided by Southsea’s Coastguard Studio.
Find out more about Gunwharf Quays
Fizz Fest
23 June 2024
The Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) Fizz Fest is returning for its tenth year, showcasing Hampshire's leading vineyards at The Grange, The Winery at Burges Field Vineyard. This year, the festival will coincide with English Wine Week.
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Lymington Seafood Festival
12 – 14 July 2024
Eat and drink your way along Lymington’s pretty marina this July at the annual Lymington Seafood Festival – the ultimate summer food weekend full of delicious south coast food and music.
The Chefs Demo Stage showcases the region’s best cookery, and the smells from the BBQ, smoking, and asado fire cooking masterclasses will be hard to resist.
New for 2024, adults and kids can check in to the festival Cookery School for a range of culinary experiences and festival music includes The Fleetwood Mac Experience.
Find out more about Lymington Seafood Festival
Southampton Mela Festival
13 July 2024
Celebrating modern and traditional Asian culture with performances by world-class musicians and dancers as well as a whole host of delicious and authentic food, the Southampton Mela Festival returns to Hoglands Park this July.
There will food stalls from local businesses across the southern region, as well as family fun activities, creative workshops, and a huge range of stalls to explore.
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Winchester Food Festival
14 July 2024
Winchester Food Festival returns to the Cathedral Outer Close this summer. Organised by Hampshire Fare, and supported by Winchester BID and Winchester Cathedral, it is a celebration of the county's finest produce, producers and chefs and totally free to attend.
It will feature a vast array of stalls, activities for all ages, and chef demonstrations. Attendees can indulge in a diverse selection of local delicacies, including micro-greens, smoked trout, cheeses, honey, peanut butter, beer, sparking wine, gin, fudge, and ice cream.
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Winchester Foodies Festival
19 – 21 July 2024
The nation’s top chefs and music artists are combined at the Winchester Foodies Festival – a delectable celebration of cooking, tasty food, delicious drinks, and live music.
MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs will be cooking up their signature summer recipes in the Chefs Theatre and the Great British Bake Off stars will be demonstrating how to make show-stopping cakes in The Cake & Bake Theatre.
Symphonic Ibiza and Blue will be bringing the music, and there will be plenty of street food and drinks to sample whilst the kids join in the fun at The Kids Cookery Theatre.
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Southsea Food Festival
20 – 21 July 2024
Portsmouth's ultimate family foodie event has stalls from some of the best food and drink producers in the area lined along Palmerston, Clarendon and Osborne Roads, as well as Avenue de Caen.
A whole host of local restaurants and businesses will be displaying their wares, offering food from the South Coast that takes inspiration from far flung corners of the world. You can also see meals being produced or pick up some new skills with live displays from the pros.
Expect a wide range of products, with everything from chocolate and cake to sausages, cheese, condiments and even Portsmouth aged rum. There will be plenty of options for vegetarians, vegans and anyone avoiding gluten or dairy too.
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Trout 'n About
4 August 2024
Named after the town’s flourishing fish, Trout ‘n About is a thriving local food festival that takes place in the market town of Stockbridge on the first Sunday of August every year. With over 100 stalls showcasing the very best of local food, produce, and crafts along the beautiful high street of Stockbridge and live music filling the air.
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New Forest Food Festival
17 – 18 August 2024
New Forest Food Festival is a family event, rich in local produce, artisan foodies and makers, internationally-renowned chefs and restaurants, unique skills and intricate crafts, showcasing the best of the New Forest.
From craft baking to organic local brewing, artisan cheese to local chocolates, the world-famous Pannage Pork to some seriously mouthwatering botanical gins – the New Forest Food Festival promises an irresistible weekend.
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Gunwharf Quays is the UK’s only waterfront outlet shopping destination. Located on Portsmouth’s historic waterfront, you can shop at over 90 famous brands including Coach, North Face, The White Company, Hugo Boss and Nike; grab a bite to eat in a choice of over 30 restaurants, bars and cafes; and watch the boats go by as you take in the stunning marina location.
The Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) Fizz Fest is returning for its tenth year, showcasing Hampshire's leading vineyards at The Grange, The Winery at Burges Field Vineyard.
Taking place on 14th – 16th July, Lymington Seafood Festival is one of the UK’s leading boutique food festivals. With views across the Solent, the town hosts some of the south coasts most delicious seafood stands, a pop-up restaurant, craft ales, gins, a rum shack and Hattingley Valley supplying award-winning bubbles. Expect live music all weekend with ‘Tina Turner’ taking the stage for Saturday’s tribute night.
The Southampton Mela Festival is a long-standing summer highlight in Southampton's events calendar celebrating modern and traditional Asian culture. The festival will feature performances by world class musicians, dancers and feature a whole host delicous authentic food.
Winchester Food Festival returns to the Cathedral Outer Close this summer. Organised by Hampshire Fare, supported by Winchester BID and Winchester Cathedral, it is a celebration of the county's finest produce, producers and chefs and totally FREE to attend.
FOODIES FESTIVAL – the UK's biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series – announces a spectacular return to Winchester Foodies Festival returns to North Walls Recreation Ground, Winchester, from 19th - 21st July, with brand new features and a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including: Blue, Sister Sledge and the exhilarating Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra with live vocals and DJ.
Trout ‘n About is a thriving local food festival which takes place in the market town of Stockbridge on the first Sunday of August every year. With over 100 stalls showcasing the very best of local food, produce and crafts, it is a family friendly event attracting thousands of visitors from all around.
New Forest Food Festival is an event for all the family. Rich in local produce, artisan foodies and makers, internationally-renowned chefs and restaurants, unique skills and intricate crafts, showcasing the best of the New Forest.
