The ever popular Bakewell Food Festival attracting thousands of visitors each year will once again be held around the streets of the beautiful and historic Peak District riverside market town. Bakewell's wealth of shops, pubs and cafes will be open as normal and craft and gift fairs will be held in the Town Hall, Brigade Hall and Medway centre. 

The Bakewell Food & Drink Festival is officially back and this year is set to be BIGGER, BETTER and more mouth-watering than ever before.

Over two incredible days, immerse yourself in a foodie paradise packed with flavour, fun, and unforgettable experiences.

•  Mouth-watering street food to satisfy every craving

• Award-winning artisan producers showcasing the very best

• Delicious sweet treats & savoury favourites 

• Local ales, spirits & refreshing drinks 

• Unique gifts and foodie finds

• Live street entertainment bringing the festival vibes 

Whether you're a passionate foodie, planning a family day out, or just love discovering something new — this is an event you don’t want to miss.

Join us in beautiful Bakewell and experience a weekend full of flavour, community, and celebration.

Tag your foodie friends & start planning your visit.

Travelling

The roads into Bakewell can become quite congested at certain times due to the shear volume of people attending this event, to help alleviate this, please consider traveling by public transport.

Sheffield to Bakewell: https://bustimes.org/services/218-bakewell-chatsworth-sheffield

Derby to Bakewell: https://bustimes.org/services/61-the-sixes-derby-belper-wirksworth-matlock-bakew

Chesterfield to Bakewell: https://bustimes.org/services/170-bakewell-baslow-chesterfield

Derby to Buxton:  click for the timetable

Parking

If you are travelling by car, parking is off Agricultural Way DE45 1AH