Illustrative photo Bierbrauerfest Bad Staffelstein 2027: Franconian Beer Festival on the Market Square
Bad Staffelstein once again celebrates its traditional Bierbrauerfest on the market square in 2027. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. All local breweries present their specialties with free admission, accompanied by Franconian music and the election of the beer king.
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Illustrative photo Taste Svalbard 2026: Culinary Festival in Longyearbyen
Taste Svalbard turns Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen into a culinary hotspot for several days each year. As the world's northernmost food festival, it offers everything from street food to festive tasting dinners across the town's restaurants and bars.
Illustrative photo Livarot Cheese Fair 2027: A Norman Cheese Celebration
The Fête du Fromage turns Livarot in Normandy into a fragrant celebration of cheese every first weekend of August, with around 80 exhibitors, the famous Livarot AOP at its heart and the well known cheese eating contest. Admission is free.
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Illustrative photo Appenzell Cheese Festival 2027: Cheese Market in Appenzell
The Appenzell Cheese Festival 2027 takes place in the monastery garden in Appenzell. Around 25 regional cheesemakers present their specialties with free entry and live music.
Illustrative photo Great British Cheese Festival Cardiff 2026: Cheese Festival at Cardiff Castle
The Great British Cheese Festival has traditionally taken place on the grounds of Cardiff Castle, bringing together more than 400 British cheeses. Official dates for 2026 have not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo Sagra dello Zafferano 2027: Saffron Festival in Navelli, Abruzzo
The Sagra dello Zafferano 2027 celebrates the region's famous saffron and local chickpeas in Navelli, Abruzzo. On Piazza San Pelino, visitors can enjoy local specialties, live music and the traditional donkey palio, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo Fiera dell'Aglio di Voghiera 2027: Garlic Fair in Emilia Romagna
The village of Voghiera in Emilia Romagna once again celebrates its DOP garlic fair at the historic Delizia di Belriguardo in 2027. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Food stalls, a small market and live music await visitors with free admission.
Illustrative photo Feria del Ajo 2027: Garlic Fair in Las Pedroñeras
The Feria del Ajo 2027 in Las Pedroñeras celebrates La Mancha's purple garlic with market stalls, a cooking contest and live concerts. Admission is traditionally free and exact 2027 dates have not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo Fête de la Coquille Saint Jacques 2027: Scallop Festival in Brittany
The Fête de la Coquille Saint Jacques celebrates the scallop and the end of the fishing season in the Bay of Saint Brieuc. Following the usual rotation, the 2027 edition is expected at the port of Paimpol, with free admission, concerts and fresh scallops straight from the quay.
Illustrative photo Fête de l'Huître Cancale 2027: Oyster Festival in Brittany
The Fête de l'Huître celebrates Cancale's famous oysters right at the Port de la Houle in Brittany. An exact date for 2027 has not been set yet, past editions took place in late summer, and admission is traditionally free.