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The Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair Comes To Town
Funfair tour based on Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate and candy sweets. Visitors can join the Jelly Orchestra, transform into a kangaroo in Cookie Crusher and play Break the Mould game, which is inspired by the irregular sized chocolate pieces.
Bullring, Birmingham
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7234 9150
- 10:00 – 20:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 020 7234 9150
- 10:00 – 19:00
Exchange Square, Manchester
Sun 19 May
Free
- 10:00 – 19:00
Mon 20 May
Free
- 10:00 – 19:00
Loch Fyne Food Fair
In operation since 1990, the Loch Fyne Food Fair celebrates the best local produce Scotland has to offer. Alongside Loch Fyne Oysters own seafood stands, the event features live music throughout both days, a craft tent and a dedicated children’s area hosting a whole range of exciting activities.
Loch Fyne Oysters, Cairndow
Sun 19 May
Free Free admission / 01499 600264
- 11:00 – 18:00
Mansfield Park Farmers' Market
Over 40 stalls of local produce, direct from the manufacturers, every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Mansfield Park, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 2500
- 10:00 – 14:00
Ideal Home Show Scotland
Make your house fantasies a reality with everything you need for redesigning and improving your home. Handy hints and design inspiration, plus an exciting mix of attractions including room sets and a show home.
SECC, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
£12 / 0844 395 4000
Sat 25 May
£12 / 0844 395 4000
Sun 26 May
£12 / 0844 395 4000
Mon 27 May
£12 / 0844 395 4000
National Trust: Montacute House
Sat 29 Jun
Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sat 28 Sep
Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289
- 10:00 – 14:00
Me to You Markets @ Columcille Centre, Morningside
A range of vintage home wares, preserves, clothing, toys, handmade jewellery and more.
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sunday Market
Edinburgh Markets presents this outdoor street market, which boasts more than 20 stalls of hot food, fresh produce, pet supplies and more.
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Summer(beer)hall
All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000
Sat 25 May
£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000
A Sweet Ending
Two light savoury courses are followed by the main event: dessert. Over 50 puddings and cakes adorn the Sweet Table, to which you can make as many visits as you like with no judgement from anyone.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh
Fri 12 Jul
Sat 13 Jul
Abruzzo & Marche Wine Tasting
The mountainous Abruzzo region has less than half the vineyard land of Tuscany, and yet it produces nearly twice as much wine, thanks to the dry Adriatic breezes that blow in from the East. The most famous wine of the region is Montepulciano, but here's a chance to try some others.
Valvona & Crolla, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£7 (plus 10% discount on wine and food purchased on the night) / 0131 556 6066
- 18:00 – 19:30
Barney’s Beer Presents: Brewery Lates
An after hours tour of the Summerhall Brewery (originally founded circa 1704), now home to Barney’s Beer. Includes tasting, talk and tour hosted by owner, head brewer and chief bottle washer Andrew (Barney) Barnett.
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001
- 19:00
Thu 27 Jun
£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001
- 19:00
The FAIR Project
Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 18:00 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 10:00 – 17:00
MHOR Festival
A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…
Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 01877 384622
- 11:00
Asparagus Festival Family Fun Day
This annual traditional festival features a real ale and cider tent, live musical entertainment, Morris dancing and local produce stalls offering something for the whole family.
National Trust: The Fleece Inn, Evesham
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission charges / 01386 831173
- 10:00 – 17:00
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Basil, Sybil and Manuel open for their sixth Fringe. Always a sell-out, only a third of the show is scripted, so everything stays fresh. ‘Best comedy show I've ever seen' (Sunday Express)
B'est, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
£46.50 / 0131 556 4448
Fri 2 Aug
£43 / 0131 556 4448
Sun 4 Aug
£43 / 0131 556 4448
The Charing Cross Hotel, London WC2N
Sun 19 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 18:30
Tue 21 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 19:30
Wed 22 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 19:30
Thistle Hotel, Brighton
Thu 23 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 20:00
£43.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Fri 24 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 20:00
£49.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sat 25 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 13:00
- 20:00
£43.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
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A one-day celebration of homeland food and drink, craft, design and live music. You can nibble your way around the food fair, with samples of regional produce from Galloway Fudge to Arbroath Smokies. The craft fair sells a range of products from handmade cards to woodcarvings, while there's live music throughout the day.
Cochrane Park, Alva
Sat 13 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111
- 10:30 – 16:30
Pizza-making Classes
Join one of Fanellis' chefs to learn how to make pizza dough, practise rolling techniques, and create your own piece de resistance from a selection of toppings. Once it's baked, you can enjoy your creation with garlic bread and salad, and take a recipe card so you can re-create the experience at home. There's a…
Fanelli's, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139
Family pizza-making classes.
- 11:30
Fri 24 May
Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139
Pizza-making Masterclass.
- 18:30 – 20:30
Sun 26 May
Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139
Family pizza-making classes.
- 11:30
Stockbridge Market
Artisanal food and craft market set by the water of Leith.
Saunders Street, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Creative Banter
Creatives from every imaginable field are invited to these networking nights, which sees knowledge sharing and collaboration happen in a relaxed, non-sales pitchy type environment.
The Clutha Vaults, Glasgow
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 18 Jun
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 16 Jul
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Curry Festival
An evening of flat racing with The Spice Merchant Group offering samples of their curries.
Windsor Racecourse
Mon 3 Jun
£12–£38 / 0871 220 0260
- 17:30 – 20:30
Edible Edinburgh: Breakfast at the Botanics
Get a greenery fix before work or school with an early morning breakfast of local food and environmental ideas. Gardening and foraging experts are on hand with advice for making the most of plant life in the city, focusing on organic and sustainable growing techniques.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Wed 19 Jun
Demonstration Garden
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 19:30 – 22:00
The Fleece Inn Asparagus Auction
A sale of the vegetable raising funds for The Bretforton Silver band.
National Trust: The Fleece Inn, Evesham
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission charges / 01386 831173
- 18:00 – 22:30
Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival
Tasty tipples and appetising nibbles on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond. The festival comprises free cookery demonstrations, a farmers' market, continental market, tasting and sampling sessions, a real ale tent and live music.
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
Sat 14 Sep
Free / 01389 751031
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 15 Sep
Free / 01389 751031
- 10:00 – 18:00
Magic Dinner
Enjoy a three course meal while cabaret close-up magic, mindreading and illusion take place around your table. Ages 16+.
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh
Sat 29 Jun
Portobello Market
A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.
Brighton Park, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sat 6 Jul
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sat 3 Aug
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30





