Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival
An annual celebration of local produce takes place in Fishguard & Goodwick
If you’re anything like us, you’ll love a good food festival. Quality produce, plenty of tastings and lots of exciting events - what’s not to love? If you agree, then you might want to check out the annual Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival, which is held in Pembrokeshire every October.
In Pembrokeshire, we have our fair share of food festivals throughout the year. There’s the annual Narberth Food Festival in late September, plus two Street Food Festivals; one at South Beach in Tenby in June and another at Milford Waterfront in August. Over the years, we’ve also seen the likes of the Really Wild Food Festival (we miss that one!) and Pembrokeshire Fish Week, which promises a comeback sometime. Plus, there’s the Cardigan River and Food Festival every August - we know this one is just across the border, but it’s only a breath away so we’re claiming it as one of our own!
Where does the Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival take place?
Hosted by the Fishguard Bay Sustainable Food Initiative, the Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival takes place in various venues across Fishguard and Goodwick. Past year's have seen a local producer's market held in Ysgol Bro Gwaun, activities and demonstrations at the Phoenix Centre and even a sea swim at Goodwick Sands.
First held in 2023, this festival was originally launched by Visit Fishguard to showcase the diversity and the quality of the produce that is local to the area. It is designed to celebrate all things foodie in Fishguard and since this first event, the Fishguard Bay Sustainable Food Initiative was formed. This not-for-profit community-led organisation has a strong ethos of “local, sustainable, nutritional”, so expect plenty of home-grown goodies, farming families and local growers sharing their delicacies and expert makers providing top tips.
When is this year's Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival?
The 2025 Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival takes place on the 11th and 12th of October.
The Festival Programme
Further details and a full programme are yet to be announced, but we will likely see the return of the local producers' market and various workshops, demonstrations and talks.
Designed to attract all the family, there's also likely to be various outdoor fun and entertainment with live music and more. This festival also shines a light on the existing establishments throughout the region with it's popular "Tipple Trail"; bar hop from pub to restaurant and beyond, sampling locally-made beers, spirits and ciders.
Find out more
To find out more about this food festival or to purchase tickets for the few ticketed events in the run-up to the weekend, head to the official Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival website.
Where to stay for the Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival
If you'd like to check out this year's Fishguard Bay Food and Drink Festival, we have plenty of excellent places to stay in Fishguard with dog friendly accommodation, sea view holiday homes and cosy holiday apartments within walking distance of the town's centre.
When you're not being taken on a foodie adventure at the festival, we recommend visiting Lower Town Fishguard for beautiful harbour views or taking a walk through the Cwm Gwaun.
Coastal Cottages Holiday Cottages in Fishguard
Fishguard, previously a Viking settlement, is a small and friendly coastal town which comes to life on market day (Thursday). The small shops, galleries and restaurants are of particularly high quality and the town also hosts a fantastic annual international music and arts festival in July.
