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Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival
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Dates July
Location(s) Cardiff, Wales
Founded 1999; 26 years ago (1999)
Attendance 50,000
Website Cardiff International Food and Drink Facebook page

The Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival is a super fun event held every year in Cardiff, Wales. It's a big celebration of delicious food and drinks from all over the world!

About the Festival

This exciting festival takes place over three days in July. It runs from Friday to Sunday. You'll find it at Roald Dahl Plas, which is a cool open space in Cardiff Bay. It's right next to the Mermaid Quay complex.

What You'll Find There

Imagine over 100 different food and drink makers! They come from Cardiff, all over Wales, and even other countries. There are three main areas to explore:

  • Street Food Piazza: This is the biggest outdoor street food area in Wales! You can find lots of different food stalls and bars right along the water's edge. It's a great place to try new and exciting dishes.
  • Producers’ Fayre: Here, you can discover amazing local and national food producers. They often sell unique items you won't find in regular shops.
  • Farmers’ Market: This is where you can buy fresh, local produce directly from farmers. It's a chance to taste the best of Welsh ingredients.

Fun for Young Chefs

If you love cooking, you're in luck! The festival has daily workshops just for kids. Young chefs like you can learn to create your very own dishes. It's a fantastic way to get creative with food.

More Than Just Food

Besides all the yummy food, there's even more to enjoy! You can browse through craft stalls. These stalls sell unique handmade items. There's also live music playing throughout the festival. It creates a really lively and fun atmosphere.

Wales Millennium Centre and Harbour Festival, Cardiff Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2039375
The Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival is held in Cardiff Bay.

See also

  • Cuisine of Wales
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