Food lovers are being invited back to Denbighshire this autumn as the Llangollen Food Festival returns for a weekend celebrating local produce, street food and independent businesses.
The 2026 festival will take place on Saturday-Sunday, October 10-11, transforming the historic Dee Valley town into a showcase for food and drink, live entertainment and family activities spread across a number of locations.
Free to attend, the event has become one of North Wales' most popular food festivals and attracts visitors from across Wales and neighbouring counties.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Where | Various locations across Llangollen |
When | Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October |
Entry | Free |
Highlights | Street food, cookery demonstrations, tastings, family entertainment and artisan producers. |
Eight venues across the town
Unlike many food festivals that are confined to a single site, the Llangollen Food Festival stretches across the town centre, giving visitors plenty to explore.
Market Street will once again host traditional market stalls, tastings and handmade gifts, while Riverside Walk will provide a scenic setting for street food traders and stalls alongside the River Dee.
Centenary Square, close to the town's famous bridge, is set to feature street food and live performances, while Wales' oldest wine bar, Gales Wine Bar, will host tastings and informal chats in its courtyard.
Elsewhere, Llangollen Railway Station will become a heritage venue for food vendors, with the Town Hall hosting community stalls, crafts and cakes.
Families will also find entertainment at the Silver Band Room, while Blas Cookery & Wine School will offer demonstrations and tastings from chefs and producers.
A celebration of North Wales food and drink
Over the years, the festival has grown into one of the highlights of the North Wales events calendar, helping independent producers introduce their products to new audiences while bringing visitors into the town.
Exhibitor applications are currently open, with organisers offering spaces measuring approximately 3m by 3m. Standard pitches cost £125 for one day or £200 for the full weekend.
The organisers have also outlined practical arrangements for traders, with electricity available at selected venues including Gales Wine Bar, Llangollen Railway Station and the Town Hall.
Combining food with history and scenery
Part of the festival's appeal lies in its setting. Nestled within the Dee Valley and overlooked by the ruins of Castell Dinas Brân, Llangollen attracts visitors throughout the year thanks to attractions such as the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the heritage Llangollen Railway.
The food festival offers another reason to visit, combining local produce with the town's unique atmosphere and picturesque surroundings.