St Ives Food & Drink Festival ran from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026 on Porthminster Beach. The organiser described three free festival days built around chef demonstrations, live music, artisan food and drink.
The 2026 programme included cooking at the Chef’s Fire Pit, a Beach Stage, an artisan market, street food and family activity. Masterclasses and chef-table experiences used separate booking arrangements, so the event is recorded as mixed admission rather than wholly free.
Visitor information
Dates: Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026. The event has passed.
Venue: Porthminster Beach, The Warren, St Ives, TR26 2EB.
Admission: General festival entry and daytime music were free. Some masterclasses and dining experiences were separately bookable.
Access: The official FAQ states that the beach event is accessible only on foot. The St Ives branch-line station is immediately above Porthminster Beach, but visitors should consult current transport information for future editions.
Dogs: The organiser’s 2026 FAQ allowed dogs on leads by special arrangement with the landowner while recommending that visitors leave them at home because the event becomes busy. Future rules may differ.
This archive records the completed 2026 edition. Dates, chef names, parking arrangements and admission terms must be checked again before a 2027 page is created.
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