FOOD STUFF! FOOD AND DRINK EVENTS IN SURREY
As autumn begins to tumble towards us, so too does a tasty crop of food and drink events in Surrey. Foodies unite for harvests, harvest festivals, beer festivals and more lie in wait this September. Get ready to tuck in!
SWEETCORN WEEKEND / SEPTEMBER 6 – 7 / SECRETTS FARM, MILFORD
An entire festival dedicated to the crop we call sweetcorn. Make your way to Secrett’s Farm in Milford for a three-day extravaganza dedicated to the versatile vegetable. With fun activities and more, make it a day with the family.
For more information, visit secretts.co.uk
HOP HARVEST FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 13 / HOGS BACK BREWERY, TONGHAM
‘Tis the time of year to harvest! Head to the marvellous world of the famed Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham for a right proper Hop Harvest Festival this weekend. On Saturday, enjoy a day of beer, music and street food, and on Sunday, bring the family along for the Hop Harvest TEA Party. As is the tradition at the brewery, a batch of their very special Green T.E.A will be available; brewed with the freshest of hops, this distinct beaker of green beer will go down a treat! Expect good times.
For more information, visit hogsback.co.uk
KINSBROOK HARVEST FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 13 / KINSBROOK VINEYARD, WEST CHILTINGTON
Nestled beyond the Surrey border and into West Sussex, the delightful Kinsbrook Vineyard will be hosting their Harvest Festival. An ode to the great grapes they grow, expect a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon with live music, entertainment, harvest-themed activities, seasonal food, and much more.
For more information, visit kinsbrookvineyard.com
GUILDFORD BEER FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 19 – 20 / GUILDFORD CRICKET CLUB
Guildford Beer Festival is back with an astonishing line-up of craft beers and local talent. Featuring around 130 cask ales and craft keg beers sourced from around 25 independent and microbreweries in Surrey and beyond, a second bar will have an eclectic range of ciders, wines and gins from local producers along with soft drinks. With sessions selling out quicker than a sip from a snifter, you best snap up some tickets fast.
For more information, visit guildfordbeerfestival.co.uk
THE LOCAL CHILLI & BEER FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 20 – 21 / WALTON ON THAMES CRICKET CLUB
Get hot under the collar and head for Walton on Thames this September for a festival of all things fiery chillis and exceptional beers. Expect a bevvy of beers and ales as well as some cheeky chillis to make your lips tingle, live music, KidsZone and more.
For more information, visit thelocalfoodfestival.com
FARNHAM FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 30 / CASTLE STREET, FARNHAM
The Farnham Food Festival has quickly grown to become one of the largest one-day foodie festivals in the South-East of England. Hosting more than 100 food and drink producers selling a variety of products, the weekend will also see food demonstrations from local chefs taking place, as well as a fiesta of food and drink to sample and take home with you. Live music from local performers as well as further entertainments completes a fabulous foodie day out for all.
For more information, visit farnham.gov.uk
GRAPE HARVEST / LATE SEPTEMBER – EARLY OCTOBER / ALBURY VINEYARD
Weather and grapes dependent, sign up online and join other volunteers as you harvest the grapes of Albury Organic Vineyard. Meet like-minded enthusiasts of a good grape and play a part in the production of your favourite local vineyard.
For more information, visit alburyvineyard.com
