Things to do: Hampshire Food Festival to return for 21st year with events in July and August including in Southsea and the New Forest

The major event, run by Hampshire Fare, is returning for its 21st year with a programme of pop-ups, tastings and workshops alongside music and entertainment to be held across the region between July 1 and August 31. It will officially launch on the evening of Friday, June 2.

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This year’s line-up of events will include Wallop Wheels and Wings at the Army Fyling Museum on July 1, Southsea Food Festival from July 15-July 16, and the return of Fizz Fest at Hambledon Vineyard on July 23.

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The Hampshire Food Festival was established in 2000 by Hampshire Fare, a community interest company which promotes local produce. The full programme of events for this summer is available here.

Southsea Food Festival made its return last summer following a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.