{"id":12526,"date":"2025-09-23T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/?p=12526"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:00:20","slug":"dartmouth-food-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/dartmouth-food-festival","title":{"rendered":"Dartmouth Food Festival 2025: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>With Dartmouth Food Festival 2025 on its way, we\u2019re sure you\u2019re just as excited as we are to tuck into some of Devon\u2019s finest delicacies. This year\u2019s festival will take place from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October, with plenty of tastings, workshops, talks and demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy. <\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, there\u2019ll be an array of delicious food to enjoy, with over 100 exhibitors attending. Here\u2019s our guide on everything you need to know about Dartmouth Food Festival 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/09\/Dartmouth-Food-Festival-pastries.jpg\" alt=\"Dartmouth Food Festival pastries\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145664460 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145664460 BCX9\">Use our quick links below to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145664460 BCX9\">jump to a specific <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW145664460 BCX9\">section<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW145664460 BCX9\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW145664460 BCX9\">or<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145664460 BCX9\">continue reading <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145664460 BCX9\">for all there is to know about Dartmouth Food Festival!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">About Dartmouth Food Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">Who is exhibiting at Dartmouth Food Festival 2025?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Where is Dartmouth Food Festival 2025?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">Do you have to pay to enter the festival?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#five\">Dartmouth Food Festival 2025 events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#six\">Celebrity chefs at Dartmouth Food Festival 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#seven\">Dartmouth\u2019s best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eight\">The best local suppliers in South Devon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nine\">Dartmouth Food Festival holiday cottages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"one\"><\/a>About Dartmouth Food Festival 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Dartmouth Food Festival started from humble beginnings in 2004 and has since become a mainstay in the foodie calendar, drawing food fanatics from far and wide. Celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year, the festival promises to be an unforgettable foodie experience.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the picturesque seaside town of Dartmouth, this venue has a wealth of great gastronomic offerings from caf\u00e9s, restaurants and local food suppliers. With an exciting lineup of exhibitors and celebrity chefs, Dartmouth Food Festival 2025 is not one to miss!<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"two\"><\/a>Who is exhibiting at Dartmouth Food Festival 2025?<\/h3>\n<p>This year\u2019s festival will see over 100 exhibitors and an abundance of mouth-watering produce to satisfy all taste buds. Most of these exhibitors are from Devon, so you won\u2019t struggle to find amazing local producers flying the foodie flag for the South West! Not only are there great eateries to be enjoyed, but you\u2019ll also find a selection of local businesses offering great activities at the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are just a few of the traders you can expect to see at the event:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/baysbrewery.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bays Brewery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coast &amp; Country Cottages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockgincornish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornwall Rock Gin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmoorwhiskydistillery.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmoor Whisky Distillery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devonrumcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon Rum Co.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flapjackery.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flapjackery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fooddrinkdevon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Drink Devon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salcombegin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salcombe Gin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southdevonchillifarm.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Devon Chilli Farm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The full list of exhibitors is available to view on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/exhibitors-atoz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmouth Food Festival website.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"three\"><\/a>Where is Dartmouth Food Festival 2025?<\/h3>\n<p>This food festival takes place in the heart of Dartmouth, with most stalls under cover so you can enjoy all things foodie, whatever the weather. It will be hard for anyone in Dartmouth to miss the festival, with plenty going on at the Embankment, Boat Float and Royal Avenue Gardens. There will also be much more at the town\u2019s eateries, including The Flavel, Royal Castle Hotel, Browns Hotel, Rockfish and Caf\u00e9 Alf Resco.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"four\"><\/a>Do you have to pay to enter the festival?<\/h3>\n<p>The simple answer to this question is no! The amazing organisers of Dartmouth Food Festival have made this event free to enter, making it perfect for families who are on a budget. Even the Chef\u2019s Demonstration Kitchen is free to enter, and there will be free children\u2019s activities run by Coast and Country Cottages at the event.<\/p>\n<p>Although the festival is largely free, there are some events you\u2019ll need to buy tickets for, including seminars and workshops. These are known to sell out fast, so we recommend you buy your tickets on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/events-over-the-festival-weekend-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmouth Food Festival website<\/a> before it\u2019s too late!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"five\"><\/a>Dartmouth Food Festival 2025 Events<\/h2>\n<p>As well as an extensive list of food exhibitors and some highly accomplished chefs in attendance, Dartmouth Food Festival has an excellent event lineup. From wine seminars to children\u2019s activities, there\u2019s guaranteed to be something that will pique your interest.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/09\/Dartmouth-Food-Festival1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dartmouth Food Festival\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a small selection of the events taking place at Dartmouth Food Festival 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/event\/dartmouth-food-festival-opening-night-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmouth Food Festival Opening Night Party<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday 22nd October 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Old Market Square<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong> \u00a345.00\/person<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the start of Dartmouth Food Festivals&#8217; 21st year with an Opening Night Party in the historic Old Market Square. There\u2019ll be a feast of freshly made, local cuisine served by local caterers, live music to dance the night away to, and of course, a cash\/card bar stocked with all your favourite tipples.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/event\/dartmouth-food-festival-opening-night-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your ticket here<\/a> ASAP, as they sold out pretty quickly last year!<\/p>\n<h3>Food and drink talks, demos and tastings:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Chef Demonstrations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday 24th \u2013 Sunday 26th October<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Chef Demo Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food Matters<\/strong> <strong>Talks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday 24th \u2013 Sunday 26th October<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Food Matters Tent, Royal Avenue Gardens<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/event\/2025pasty-making-workshop-sat-12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cornish \u2013 ish Pasty Making Workshop with Coastal Cooking<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday 24th \u2013 Sunday 26th October<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Workshop Tent, TQ6 9YY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> \u00a327.50<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/event\/2025cocktail-masterclass-barbuoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cocktail Masterclass With Bar Buoy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday 24th October, 4.30 &#8211; 5.30 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Sail Loft, 26 Foss Street TQ6 9DR<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> \u00a325.00<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/event\/2025sushi-making-workshop-fri-4\/\"><strong>Sushi Making Workshop with Coastal Cooking<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday 24th \u2013 Sunday 26th October<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Workshop Tent, TQ6 9YY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> \u00a327.50<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/event\/2025the-art-of-wood-roasted-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Art of Wood Roasted Coffee with The Curator<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 24th October, 9.30 &#8211; 10.30 pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Flavel, TQ6 9ND<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> \u00a315.00<\/p>\n<p>You can find more events on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/events-over-the-festival-weekend-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmouth Food Festival<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<h3>Family Friendly Events<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/09\/Dartmouth-Food-Festival-biscuit-decorating-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"Dartmouth-Food-Festival-biscuit-decorating-for-kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Children&#8217;s Biscuit Decorating with Coast &amp; Country Cottages<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday 25th \u2013 Sunday 27th October<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Coast &amp; Country Cottages Stand, Royal Avenue Gardens<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Fun \u2013 Pizza Making<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 26th October<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Flavel Church<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Fun \u2013 Bread of Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 26th October<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Flavel Church<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"six\"><\/a>Celebrity Chefs at Dartmouth Food Festival 2025<\/h2>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/09\/Mitch-Tonks-at-Dartmouth-Food-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Mitch-Tonks-at-Dartmouth-Food-Festival\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Image courtesy of\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatidobest.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Ed Ovenden<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As with previous years, Dartmouth Food Festival have invited an impressive list of industry-leading chefs, well-published food writers and renowned critics to deliver demonstrations, talks and seminars.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to be informed and entertained by some of the nation\u2019s best authorities on food, then this is the place to be!<\/p>\n<p>Below is a sample of some of the culinary characters attending this year\u2019s festival:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/meet-the-chefs\/#member-13200-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Tonks<\/a> &#8211; Head Chef at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seahorserestaurant.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Seahorse<\/a> in Dartmouth, previously at Michelin-starred Sabor in London.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/meet-the-chefs\/#member-1615-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holly Jones<\/a> &#8211; Chef, food writer, and co-owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mannafromdevon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manna from Devon Cooking School<\/a> in Kingswear.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildartichokes.co.uk\/about-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jane Baxter<\/a> &#8211; Chef, author and co-founder of Kingsbridge\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/wildartichokes.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Artichokes<\/a> catering company and restaurant.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matt.tebbutt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Tebbutt<\/a> \u2013 Chef and presenter of BBC\u2019s Saturday Kitchen, Channel 4\u2019s Food Unwrapped and much more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitchtonks.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mitch Tonks<\/a> \u2013 Chef, food writer and founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/therockfish.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rockfish<\/a> restaurant chain.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richardbertinet\/?hl=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richard Bertinet<\/a> \u2013 Brittany-born baker who founded the Bertinet Kitchen Cookery School in Bath.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/meet-the-chefs\/#member-22295-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sigourney Mayer-Hughes<\/a> &#8211; Chef and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreedytable.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Greedy Table<\/a>, inspired by her upbringing in her family\u2019s Stoke Fleming hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit the Dartmouth Food Festival website to find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com\/meet-the-chefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">celebrity chefs<\/a> attending.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"seven\"><\/a>Dartmouth\u2019s Best Restaurants<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/08\/best-restaurants-in-Dartmouth-rockfish-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rockfish restaurant - places to eat - a table with food, drink and condiments.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dartmouth is a hub for good food, with an array of great restaurants and caf\u00e9s which are perfect for tasting the flavours of South Devon. You\u2019ll still be able to find foodie heaven outside of the festival at any of our recommended restaurants below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theangeldartmouth.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Angel<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Led by accomplished executive head chef Elly Wentworth, The Angel provides a quality of food and service that is second to none. The restaurant is located on the South Embankment, right next to the River Dart, and has a fine dining atmosphere and an ethos focused on local and sustainable ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/therockfish.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rockfish<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The first branch of Mitch Tonks\u2019 now well-loved chain, Dartmouth\u2019s Rockfish is one of the best places in Devon to taste local seafood. It\u2019s situated on the South Embankment of the River Dart and serves fresh fish, sourced from the waters of nearby Brixham Harbour. With a focus on sustainable ingredients, diners are offered the catch of the day and can choose to have it grilled or fried.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seahorserestaurant.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Seahorse<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Seahorse serves fresh fish daily and can be found on the Embankment, alongside the River Dart. They offer exquisite Mediterranean seafood dishes, with menu mainstays of whole fish cooked on the grill and seafood pastas.<\/p>\n<p>This restaurant was also founded by South-West culinary icon Mitch Tonks, alongside co-founder Mat Prowse. The head chef (and Mitch\u2019s son), Ben Tonks, will also be demonstrating his skills at this year\u2019s Dartmouth Food Festival.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andriadartmouth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Andria<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Awarded with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Andria is an ideal place to taste delectable dishes at affordable prices. Here you\u2019ll find modern European dishes cooked excellently, in a cosy and stylish bistro setting.<\/p>\n<p>For more local places to eat, check out our blog on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/restaurants-in-dartmouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 best restaurants in Dartmouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"eight\"><\/a><strong>The best Local Suppliers in South Devon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/South-Devon-Chilli-Farm-home-grown-chillies.jpg\" alt=\"South Devon Chilli Farm - home grown chillies\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>South Devon is also home to some amazing local, sustainable food suppliers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverford.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riverford Organic Farmers<\/a> might be the most well-known, founded by local farmer Guy Singh-Watson. <a href=\"https:\/\/southdevonchillifarm.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Devon Chilli Farm<\/a> are another amazing local producer, supplying spicy delights across the UK, from hot sauces to chilli jam.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tidefordorganics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tideford Organics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sandridgebarton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharpham Wine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sharphamcheese.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharpham Cheese<\/a> are other purveyors of wholesome, local food in the area. You\u2019ll quickly notice while dining at Dartmouth\u2019s restaurants that locally sourced produce is a huge part of South Devon\u2019s food culture. You can learn all about how to incorporate local ingredients into your own dishes with our free-to-download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Devon Cookbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"nine\"><\/a>Dartmouth Food Festival holiday cottages<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_31201\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31201\" class=\"wp-image-31201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/09\/Darmouth-Food-Festival-7-Dart-Marina-is-a-great-place-to-stay-for-Dratmouth-Food-Festival-1.jpg\" alt=\"Darmouth Food Festival 7-Dart-Marina-is-a-great-place-to-stay-for-Dratmouth-Food-Festival-1\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/cottage\/Devon-Dartmouth\/7-Dart-Marina-995161.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Dart Marina, Dartmouth<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the UK\u2019s most beautiful harbour towns, Dartmouth is the perfect destination to get away from it all and pair some delicious food with a hearty portion of sea air and stunning views. If you like the sound of its annual food festival, why not spend the weekend here in one of our collection\u2019s self-catering holiday homes?<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/dartmouth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your stay for Dartmouth Food Festival 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Or, if you can\u2019t attend this year\u2019s festival, there are a range of other exciting events held in Dartmouth annually. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmouth Regatta<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.candlelitdartmouth.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Candlelit Dartmouth<\/a> both feature stalls from some of the Food Festival\u2019s local exhibitors. Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/best-festivals-devon\">best of Devon&#8217;s festivals<\/a> for this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Dartmouth Food Festival 2025 on its way, we\u2019re sure you\u2019re just as excited as we are to tuck into some of Devon\u2019s finest delicacies. This year\u2019s festival will take place from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October, with plenty of tastings, workshops, talks and demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy. 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