Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival 2026
Calling all Foodies!
One of Scotland’s biggest FREE food and drink festivals is back this September!
The annual Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival, held at Loch Lomond Shores on the 5th and 6th September, is back – bringing fun for foodies again this year!
Our FREE chef demonstrations will be hosted by one of the UK’s favourite Italian chefs, Tony Alberti at 12pm. 1.30pm and 3pm, where he’ll be sharing his passion for authentic Italian cooking using fresh ingredients. Join Tony in our demonstration marquee, located loch-side near SEA LIFE, to learn how to create delicious, authentic Italian dishes at home.
Foraging Workshops
On Saturday 5th we have expert forager, Sharon Kerrigan, of Wander and Wonder, who will be leading small groups on her foraging workshops to explore wild foods available and share her extensive knowledge of what to pick and their edible and medicinal properties. Open to all ages, and FREE for under 13’s accompanied by at least 1 paying adult.
The Foraging workshops will take place on Saturday only – at 12pm and 1.30pm. Reserve your tickets in advance via the link below to book your place in Sharon’s small groups.
What to expect:
For those leaving the car at home, you can enjoy a beer or a glass of wine or prosecco in Café Zest, or on Jurassic Grill’s balcony, whilst you enjoy our incredible views, soak up the festival atmosphere, and tunes provided by Lomond Radio.
We’ll also have over 70 vendors filled with fresh produce, baked goods, gifts and much, much more as well as street food from across the world all weekend for you to enjoy. Tuck into gourmet delights such as wood-fired Steak & Fritz, chicken skewers, Scallops & garlic butter from KO:TE who are joining us for the first time! How about some Italian pasta and Antipasti from The Carb Club, or Greek Gyros from one of our regular favourites, I❤️Gyros.
Plus loads more to choose from, all while picking up some gourmet food from a mix of local producers and several from around the UK to take home.
Festival goers bringing children along to the festival, can keep them entertained with Bluey and Elsa on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm, then bubble shows and stilt walking from 11am to 3pm Sunday.
On both days we’ll have children’s rides, the Loch Lomond Shores Express train and all the great things that Loch Lomond Shores offers – SEA LIFE, playpark, water sports and boat & bike hire, loch cruises & trips, Go Wild Loch Lomond aerial adventures, Adventure Golf and our beaches and woodland.
Audrey Calder from Loch Lomond Shores commented:
“We’re looking forward to hosting the festival and welcoming both old and new foodies to enjoy fantastic food, great free cooking demonstrations, a huge selection of vendors and more – all with amazing views!”
For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for the latest updates.
