Porthleven Food Festival is expected to return in spring 2027 - dates had not been announced as of 30 July 2026, and the official site was offline with a hosting error when we checked, so watch the festival’s social channels for the announcement. The 2026 edition ran from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April around the harbour.
The festival is a free, three-day event around Porthleven’s harbourside, with chef demonstrations, live music, family activities and evening sessions alongside stalls from Cornish food and drink producers. Visit Cornwall describes it as a whole-town takeover, and it has grown into one of the south coast’s biggest spring weekends.
Visitor information
Dates: 2027 dates not yet announced. The 2026 edition ran Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April.
Venue: Around the harbour at Porthleven, near Helston, TR13 9JA.
Admission: Free general entry. Food and drink are bought from individual stalls; some evening music sessions have operated with their own arrangements, so check the programme once published.
Getting there: Porthleven sits on the coast 2.5 miles south-west of Helston. Parking in the village is limited on festival weekends, so arrive early or use any signed event parking.
Where to stay
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