From the exotic taste of Thai food to Jamie Oliver's The Big Feastival, August is the perfect time to gather your family and friends, try new foods and visit these amazing Food Festivals held around England. You don't want to miss these flavours!
When: 1st - 2nd August
Where: Blackheath, London
A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Blackheath is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, London.
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances.
The festival starts with a traditional food offering to Buddhist monks and entertainment throughout the day includes Muay Thai boxing and blindfold boxing competition, traditional music and dancing, Thai beer garden, Thai food and produce stalls, Thai massage and children's play area. This truly is a festival for everyone!
When: 8th - 9th August
Where: North Walls, Devils Island, Gordon Rd, Winchester

A fantastic day out for all the family with lots to see and do and the opportunity to sample and buy a fantastic array of foods plus cheese and chillies from all over the world.
There will be a Real Ale Festival all weekend courtesy of the local Ringwood Brewery, featuring a huge selection of award-winning real ales as well as cider, wine, lager etc. Live music from many local acts will also be on offer as well as activities taking place throughout the weekend which include:
- Chilli tasting
- Chilli eating competition
- Cheese tasting
- Cocktail masterclass
- Beer festival
- Funfair and face painting
When: 8th August
Where: Clitheroe Town Centre

With over 20,000 visitors last year, this year's free Clitheroe festival will once again be taking over the town centre.
Visitors can enjoy top quality Lancashire produce, the Ribble Valley’s top chefs, food based activities for all the family, and music from all over the area.
There will be master classes in World Cuisine by top Lancashire chefs as well as: talks, demo's ranging from Mini Wine School, Wow Factor Canapés, Cocktails, Chocolate, Coffees of the world, Goosnargh Ducks and Chucks, Lancashire Black Puddings, Bees and Herbs and Children's Cookery School.
When: 14th - 16th August
Where: Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire

The world's first and the UK's premier baking festival is back at the spiritual home of baking. The festival is a celebration of the world of baking and bakes with a vintage feel all set in the Peak District National Park, with onsite weekend camping.
Two Baking Theatres and Star Bakers: Baker Brother Tom Herbert, GBBO Winner Edd Kimber, Masterchef Finalist Stacie Stewart, GBBO Howard Middleton, GBBO (Alaskagate) Iain Watters, Supper Club Origanor and TV's Miss Marmite Lover, Britains Best Bakery Semi Finalist Richard Cowburn and The Ladys' Food Correspondent Nigel Brown.
Over 50 Baking and Vintage stalls, the Ultimate Afternoon Tea Experience with Vintage 78DJ's, Indian Bread Making, Cupcake and Gingerbread Decorating, Vintage Games, Tea Tastings, Live Cake Decorating Final, Teddy Bears Picnic, Demo's Galore, Clandestine Cake Club, School of Artisan Food.
When: 15th - 16th August
Where: Wollaton Hall
The Nottingham Food and Drink Festival set in the backdrop of the Elizabethan Wollaton Mansion and Park, is an inspirational event for specialist food and drink enthusiasts. Artisan regional and local food and drink in the Nottingham area