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The GuardianJul 24, 2026

‘Full of zesty colour and flavour’: readers’ favourite food festivals in Europe

From the Tiramisù World Cup in Italy to street food ‘battles’ in Newcastle, your culinary highlights range from the sublime to the delicious • Tell us about a book that inspired you to travel – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The town of Menton on the French Riviera is beautiful at any time of the year but becomes even more of a treat during the annual Lemon festival (Fête du C…

10 festivals in this story

Dingle food festivalFestivalCulinary playground with Taste Trail, market stalls, masterclasses.
Elsewhere
Fête du CitronFestivalMenton, FranceAnnual festival celebrating Menton lemons with food, parades, exhibitions.
Tiramisù World CupFestivalTreviso, ItalyThree-day event in Treviso with tastings, chef demos, public judging.
Gota Cotta festivalFestivalColle di Val d’Elsa, ItalyCelebrates local pork cheeks in medieval Colle di Val d’Elsa.
ZibelemäritFestivalBern, SwitzerlandAnnual onion fair in Bern's old town with produce and food stalls.
Fiera del Porro CervereFestivalCervere, ItalyAnnual leek festival in Cervere with tasting menus and leek treats.
Malton food festivalFestivalMalton, United KingdomAnnual festival in late spring with local suppliers and makers.
Wylam Brewery’s street vendor food battlesFestivalNewcastle-upon-Tyne, United KingdomVendors serve dishes to win 'culinary King of Newcastle' title.
Bolton food & drink festivalFestivalBolton, United KingdomNorthern festival with stalls, live music, families, and chefs.
Plymouth Flavour FestFestivalPlymouth, United KingdomFlavour Fest, the south west’s largest free food and drink festival returns to Plymouth on 29 to 31 May 2026.

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