Another serving from the Powderham Food Festival

The much-anticipated Powderham Food Festival is back, promising a mouthwatering celebration of the finest food and drink the South West has to offer.

Taking place over two days, 5th - 6th October from 10am to 5pm, this year’s event is set to showcase over 100 of the finest food and drink producers from Devon and beyond.

Nestled in the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, the festival will showcase a huge array of local producers, offering everything from quality meat (Pipers Farm) artisanal cheeses (Quickes Cheese) and handcrafted breads to award-winning ciders, locally distilled gin (Thunderflower Gin) and craft beers (Bay Brewery). Visitors can indulge in a culinary journey, sampling a diverse range of sweet and savoury flavours.

In addition to the mouth-watering food stalls, the festival will feature live cooking demonstrations, offering inspiration for home cooks and aspiring foodies alike. 

Families are welcome to enjoy a range of activities, from face painting and climbing walls to live music and entertainment, including the ever-popular chilli-eating challenge ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Derry Tydeman, Heritage Manager at Powderham Castle, said: “Powderham Castle provides the perfect location for local producers to showcase their craftsmanship each year. We’re delighted to host such a talented roster of local businesses for our community to experience the very best food, drink and entertainment our region has to offer.  We can't wait to welcome everyone for a weekend of delicious discoveries!" 

Tickets: £5 per adult, kids under 16 go free, dogs are most welcome and Powderham members go free! Tickets also include entry to the Castle, enabling you to enjoy the full Powderham experience.

Parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis, however we encourage using public transport so you responsibly sample the delicious local drinks on offer!

For more information, click here.