# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ashburton Food Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Ashburton Food Festival returns on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026. 

The Dartmoor Feast takes place Friday evening at The Dartmoor Lodge, while the main festival runs Saturday 10am to 8pm in the heart of Ashburton.

A Landmark Year

This year marks the festival's 15th anniversary, alongside Dartmoor National Park's 75th anniversary. It's being celebrated with a new opening night event, The Dartmoor Feast, showcasing the landscape, producers and heritage that shape the region's food and drink

What to Expect

Saturday's main festival sees visitors explore over 50 food and drink traders, showcasing the best of local produce and craftsmanship. 

The festival programme features:

•	Masterclasses, including a wine tasting with Susy Atkins from Saturday Kitchen
•	Panel discussions with local food organisations Apricot Centre and Food in the Community
•	Live music from The Hot House Combo, Stompin Dave and others
•	Kids' activities and picnic spaces

New for 2026

The festival introduces a new green space for live music, alongside expanded children's activities and picnic areas, with a new festival bar run by Bays Brewery.

The Dartmoor Feast

A new opening night event takes place on Friday evening at The Dartmoor Lodge, featuring a specially curated meal inspired by Dartmoor. Each dish showcases ingredients and stories rooted in the landscape, offering a deeper connection to the region's food culture.

Five chefs will collaborate on a five-course menu:
•	Tom Hill, Duck Soup and Emilia's, Ashburton
•	Ollie Vernon, The Chagford Inn, winner of the Trencherman's Award for Best Pub
•	Chiara Tomasoni, Grand Finalist, MasterChef: The Professionals
•	Connor Reed, former Head Chef Tutor, River Cottage
•	Ed Nagy, Head Chef, Dartmoor Lodge

"Fifteen years is a milestone worth marking properly. Ashburton is one of the foodiest towns in the South West, built on real local talent and passion, and this festival exists to celebrate that."
David Kilkelly, Ashburton Food Festival
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newton-abbot/ashburton-food-festival/200030529068833
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, music, harvest-festival, kids, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment, wine-tasting, workshops, business, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 453

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newton Abbot
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: North Street, TQ13 7DD Ashburton, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.51685
- **long**: -3.75828
- **full address**: North Street, TQ13 7DD Ashburton, United Kingdom, 50 North Street, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7QG, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ashburton Food Festival being held?
  - **A:** Ashburton Food Festival takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am at North Street, TQ13 7DD Ashburton, United Kingdom, 50 North Street, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7QG, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ashburton Food Festival?
  - **A:** Ashburton Food Festival is organized by Ashburton Food & Drink Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ashburton Food Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newton Abbot, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 450+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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