Short answer: Porthleven Food Festival 2027 hasn't announced its dates yet. In 2026 it ran from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April, around Harbour Head, with chef Jude Kereama of Kota involved; in 2025 it was in May. It's largely free to wander, with some ticketed parts. Expect the 2027 dates in the new year.
The Porthleven Food Festival takes over the harbour every spring and is one of the best food weekends in Cornwall: stalls, chef demonstrations, music and the whole town eating outdoors.
Not announced yet. The festival's ticket site currently has no events scheduled. Past dates for the pattern:
We'll update this page as soon as 2027 is confirmed.
Mostly. It's a free food festival to walk around, with some ticketed events, such as demos and evening sessions.
Around the harbour, centred on Harbour Head (TR13 9JA).
Kittos Field fills early; arrive first thing or come by bus 2/2A from Penzance or Helston. Porthleven parking.
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