From fresh produce to locally-brewed beer, sample and buy a basket-full of delights at these major food and drink festivals running in Suffolk in 2023.
Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival
Crowds at last year's Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Image: Charlotte Bond, Newsquest)
Where: Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape IP17 1SP
When: Saturday, September 23 to Sunday, September 24
An event that is always hugely popular when it comes round on the calendar, the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival is a favourite amongst foodies.
According to the website, over 10,000 people attended in 2022 and you can see the best pictures from the event in our gallery.
Taste of Sudbury Food and Drink Festival
The Taste of Sudbury Food and Drink Festival (Image: Gregg Brown)
Where: Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9AA
When: Saturday, June 17
This summer, The Taste of Sudbury Food and Drink Festival will return to National Trust site, Melford Hall.
The festival showcases the best of Sudbury's local produce and tickets can be found on the website.
Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival
Famous chef Jean-Christophe Novelli at a previous Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival (Image: Newsquest)
Where: Buttermarket, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1DY
When: Sunday, August 27 to Monday, August 28
Held on the Bank Holiday weekend in August, as per tradition, Bury St Edmunds' food and drink festival is a much-loved event in the market town each year.
This free event has drawn the likes of famous chef Jean-Christophe Novelli in the past.
More information here.
East Anglian Beer and Cider Festival
A pint is poured at a previous East Anglian Beer and Cider festival (Image: Newsquest)
Where: St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LS
When: Wednesday, August 23 to Monday, August 28
Another festival which will be going on in Bury St Edmunds in August is the 31st annual East Anglian Beer and Cider Festival.
For six days, St Edmundsbury Cathedral will play host to over 250 real ales and 40 ciders along with food stalls and a music stage.
More information can be found here.
Beccles Food and Drink Festival
Crowds flock to purchase some baked goods at Beccles Food and Drink Festival (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)
Where: Beccles town centre
When: Saturday, May 27
In May, people from Beccles and beyond will descend upon the town to sample the very best of Suffolk's produce.
Last year, record crowds turned out for the event, with more than 60 artisan stalls showcasing their wares.
More information can be found here.
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