It's harvest season, which means lots of lovely produce on offer, as well as plenty of celebratory events. What's on?
ENGLAND (NORTH TO SOUTH)
Saddleworth Food & Drink Festival
What: Handmade food and drink, kitchen and dining accessories on sale and regional goodies on offer.
When: 10th-11th October
Where: Uppermill Civic Hall, Saddleworth, Surrey
Cost: Free
More info: www.creativenetwork-saddleworth.co.uk
Dartmouth Food Festival
What: Food and drink events, celebrity chefs and food markets. More details to be announced.
When: 23rd-25th October
Where: Dartmouth, Devon
Cost: Mostly free, but some events ticketed
More info: www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com
Fifteen Cornwall Winter Fayre
What: Chef demonstrations, food producer stalls and children's entertainment.
When: 28th November
Where: Watergate Bay
Cost: Free
More info: www.fifteencornwall.co.uk
Wales
Llangollen Food Festival
What: Food, drink and entertainment in Llangollen. More TBA.
When: 17th-18th October
Where: Llangollen, Wales
Cost: Adults £5, Under 16s go free
More info: www.llangollenfoodfestival.com
Gwledd Conwy Feast
What: Food, drink and art. Website currently under construction, more details to follow.
When: 24th-25th October
Where: Conwy, North Wales
Cost: TBA
More info: www.conwyfeast.co.uk
Three Wine Men Christmas Tasting
What: Wine tasting led by experts. Also artisan foods, beers and other drinks.
When: 21st-22nd November
Where: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, South Wales
Cost: £27.50 single or £50 for two people
More info: www.threewinemen.co.uk
Northern Ireland
Belfast Beer & Cider Festival
What: Loads of real ale and ciders on offer, full list to be announced closer to the festival.
When: 19th-21st November
Where: Ulster Hall, Belfast City Centre
Cost: TBA
More info: www.belfastbeerfestival.co.uk
Scotland
Wine Gang Christmas Fair
What: Taste 300 high quality wines, and get a discount on them. Talks from the Wine Gang to boot.
When: 28th November
Where: Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Cost: £12
More info: www.wineganglive.com/edinburgh
Fruit & Fungi Festival
What: Cookings, tastings, juicings and more. Learn about wild mushrooms and other autumnal products.
When: 28th November
Where: Scottish Crannog Centre, Perthshire
Cost: TBA
More info: www.crannog.co.uk
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