St Fagans Food Festival returns to one of Wales' most historic settings
By Local Welsh Food Editorial Team
St Fagans Food Festival returns on 12–13 September, bringing more than 70 Welsh food, drink and craft stalls, cookery demonstrations and family activities to the historic open-air museum.
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Food lovers will once again have the opportunity to enjoy some of Wales' finest produce when the St Fagans Food Festival returns this September.
Taking place on September 12-13, the annual event will bring together more than 70 food, drink and craft stalls within the grounds of St Fagans National Museum of History, one of Wales' most popular visitor attractions.
With free entry, cookery demonstrations, talks and live entertainment also planned, the festival has become one of the highlights of the Welsh food calendar and offers visitors the chance to experience local produce against the backdrop of more than 40 historic buildings relocated from across Wales.
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Where | St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff |
When | September 12-13, 2026 |
Entry | Free |
Opening hours | 10am–6pm |
A unique setting for Welsh food
Unlike many food festivals, St Fagans combines culinary experiences with Welsh history. Visitors can wander between traditional farmhouses, chapels, cottages and workshops while exploring stalls featuring food and drink from across the country.
The open-air museum attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year and provides a fitting home for an event that celebrates Welsh heritage and craftsmanship.
Organised by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales, the festival aims to showcase the best of Welsh produce while providing an enjoyable day out for families.
More than 70 stalls and live demonstrations
More than 70 food, drink and craft exhibitors are expected to attend the two-day event.
Alongside the stalls, visitors can enjoy demonstrations and talks throughout the weekend, while younger visitors will be able to take part in family-friendly activities around the museum.
The festival is designed to appeal not only to dedicated foodies, but also to visitors interested in Welsh culture and traditional skills.
All participating food and drink businesses are required to hold food hygiene ratings of four or five, helping to ensure high standards across the event.
Celebrating Welsh producers
Food festivals play an important role in supporting independent producers by introducing their products to new audiences and encouraging visitors to shop locally.
St Fagans has developed a reputation for championing Welsh businesses and providing a showcase for artisan producers from across the country.
Its combination of history, food and entertainment has helped establish it as one of the most distinctive events in the Welsh food calendar.
For more ideas on celebrating Welsh produce, readers can check out our news section for information on food festivals in their local area.