Before 9pm, Food & drink, free events

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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

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 26 May

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 11 more dates until 25 Aug

Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue

Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.

Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Taste of Grampian

A one-day food and drink festival which allows visitors to discover and sample the wide range of quality produce available in the Grampian region. This year's celebrity chefs in residence are Nick Nairn and Simon Rimmer.

Thainstone Centre, Inverurie

Sat 1 Jun

Free (parking £5) / 01224 646488

  • 09:30 – 16:30

Boatie Blest Seafood BBQ

Boatie Blest Community Rowing Club have a lot of local line-caught mackerel and moules mariniere on their hands, and they want to share it!

Cockenzie House

Sat 1 Jun

Free Free entry / 07791 143309

Part of 3 Harbour Arts Festival and Leap Sports Scotland Festival Fortnight.

  • 12:00 – 14:00
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Barleylands Farm, Billericay

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01268 290219

  • 08:30

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 01268 290219

  • 08:30

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 01268 290219

  • 08:30
…and 10 more dates until 28 Dec

Rheged Centre, Penrith

Sun 26 May

Free / 01768 868000

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 01768 868000

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 01768 868000

  • 10:00 – 16:30
…and 5 more dates until 15 Dec

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00

Farmer's Market

A selection of local produce, crafts and refreshments.

Nature's World, Acklam, Middlesbrough

Sun 26 May

Free / 01642 594895

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 01642 594895

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 01642 594895

  • 10:00 – 14:00
…and 5 more dates until 29 Dec

Food Markets

A great selection of hot and cold food stalls.

MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), Birmingham

Sun 26 May

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 10:30 – 15:30

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 10:30 – 15:30

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 10:30 – 15:30

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
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World Street Food Festival

In addition to our normal Real Food Market, you can find some of the most creative, quality-driven vendors offering great street food on the riverside. Queen's Walk Friday: 12.00 noon - 9 pm Saturday: 12 noon - 9 pm Sunday: 12 noon - 6 pm Monday: 12 noon - 6 pm

Southbank Centre, London SE1

Sun 26 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Ardbeg Day

Ardbog whisky presents its latest release for your tastebuds to get acquainted with, plus lots of other fun activities.

Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0131 225 7224

  • 10:00

The Balvenie Whisky Tastings

The folks at the Balvenie are carting their single malt around the country to give the good people a taste, with Dr Andrew Forrester on hand to compare notes. RSVP via email.

The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh

Fri 6 Sep

Free

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel

Thu 18 Jul

Free

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Bargoed Christmas Market

Located on Bargoed High Street with craft and charity stalls, street entertainers and, of course, Santa's Grotto.

Bargoed High Street

Sat 7 Dec

Free / 02920 880011

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Beans on Toast Family Workshop

An opportunity to join in the shared activities which look at the food we eat and where it comes from.

National Museum Cardiff

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 029 2039 7951

  • 11:00
  • 13:00
  • 15:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 029 2039 7951

  • 11:00
  • 13:00
  • 15:00

Mon 29 Jul

Free / 029 2039 7951

  • 11:00
  • 13:00
  • 15:00
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The Big Lunch

Share food and friendship with your local neighbours at Saxon Square and get in a bit of music, dance and craft fun while you're at it.

Saxon Square Shopping Centre, Christchurch

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01202 470102

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Blackwood Christmas Market

Market stalls, animal displays, street entertainment and carol singing at this wintry wonderland.

Blackwood Town Centre

Sat 30 Nov

Free

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sun 1 Dec

Free

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Bute's Best Dressed Cupcake

Bake your best efforts for this search for Bute's best dressed cupcake. Take your homemade, hand-decorated wonders for judging by Elaine McIntyre from the Baking Barn. Prizes for the top three.

Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute

Sat 10 Aug

Free / 01700 503877

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Canada Day London

Ex-pats and wannabe canucks alike are invited to the Canada Day festivities at Trafalgar Square. Events showcasing Canadian fashion, food, art and sport (hockey, of course!) go off throughout the day. It's all capped off with a concert featuring multiple Juno award winners the Tragically Hip and Jann Arden.

Trafalgar Square, London WC2

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 020 7606 163

  • 10:30 – 22:30

Car Boot and Table Top Sale

Car boot and table-top sale with on-site refreshments.

Myddfai Community Hall and Visitor Centre, Llandovery

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 07879 119223

  • 10:00 – 14:00
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Christmas Fair at Aden Country Park

Get all your festive cheer in one spot with a family day out. Carol singing, Christmas crafts, card making, mince pies, mulled wine and, of course, Santa Claus.

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Peterhead

Sun 8 Dec

Free / 01771 623364

  • 11:00

Cooking Lessons

Discover more about lean cooking and making meals for school children.

Riley's Butchers, Rossendale

Mon 3 Jun

Free

  • 13:30

Mon 1 Jul

Free

  • 13:30

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 18 Jun

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 16 Jul

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 20 Aug

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 17 Sep

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Crieff Berry Festival

Soft berries are in abundance in Crieff with special menu items in local restaurants, a berry-themed market in James Square and a special visit from Struan, Strathearn’s giant walking strawberry, all making for a berry nice day out.

James Square, Crieff

Sat 10 Aug

Free

  • 10:00

A Cup of Friendship

Make your own quaich, a traditional Scots drinking bowl.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Wed 10 Jul

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 10:30 – 12:30
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