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Celebrating Crieff & Strathearn: The Crieff Food & Drink Festival is Here!
Something incredible has been simmering in Strathearn, and this autumn, we are finally taking the lid off.
Crieff has always been a heavyweight in Scottish food culture. We live four minutes from a two-Michelin-starred restaurant at The Glenturret Lalique, three miles from a Michelin-recommended coaching inn at The Coorie Inn, and right on a High Street lined with 7th-generation master bakers, artisan confectioners, and passionate local merchants.
From Saturday 10th October to Sunday 18th October 2026, the Crieff Food & Drink Festival (proudly presented by headline sponsor The Crieff Food Co. and supported by Perth & Kinross Council) brings all of that world-class flavour together for a nine-day town takeover.
Kick Off: The Scottish Artisan Food & Drink Market
We launch with a massive day of browsing, tasting, and feasting on Saturday 10th October (10am–4pm) at The Steading Courtyard. Free to enter and featuring live music throughout the day, the market brings together around 30 of Scotland's top producers:
Artisan Food & Bakery: Fresh bread and cheeses from The Crieff Food Co., cured meats from East Coast Cured, charcuterie and deli hits from Ballintaggart, plus sweet treats from Starfish Cakes & Bakes, The Little Whisk Bakery, Sweetly Made, Casa Di Gelato, and The Very Good Baking Company.
Savoury Hits & Street Food: Hot Punjabi street food from The Tiffin, Indian bites from Tikka Box, fresh cuts from Gourlay Butcher, cold-pressed oils from Summer Harvest, small-batch butter from Wee Knob of Butter, plus local condiments from Perthshire Preserves, Braw Sauces, and Allan's Chilli Products.
Craft Drinks & Spirits: Pouring all day with 1881 Gin, Blair Atholl Distillery, Inchaffray Whisky, wild liqueurs from Buck & Birch, botanical spirits from Highland Boundary, fruit wines from Cairn O Mhor, ready-to-sip cocktails from Molvino, and craft brews from SLOPEmeister.
Coffee, Tea & Family Fun: Hot drinks from Little Birdie Coffee and Wander Cuppa, face painting by local favourite Imagine This & That all day for younger visitors, plus an interactive stand with RSPB.
Mid-Week Highlights & Masterclasses
The festival continues through the week with hands-on workshops, tasting sessions, and dining events for every age and appetite:
Bakehouse Craft & Patisserie: Step inside Campbell's Bakery for an 1830 shortbread demonstration with 7th-generation baker Iain Campbell (Mon 12th), or master handcrafted Mille-feuilles with former 5-star hotel pastry chefs at Ems & Co (Thu 15th).
Hands-On Workshops: Learn probiotic cocktail-making in a Kombucha Masterclass with Oak Homeopathy (Tue 13th), join Fish in Crieff for a free fish filleting and oyster shucking demo (Wed 14th), learn seasonal dishes with Cook & Connect (Over-60s), or learn authentic Portuguese Pastéis de Nata and a seasonal one-pan dinner with Love to Cook's Chef Sam Heeney-Governo (Wed 14th).
Youth Takeover Night (Thu 15th, 5–7pm): A free drop-in evening for young people! Choose custom pizza-making from scratch at LOGOS Youth Project, OR grab takeaway slices and enjoy gaming at Sirple Games.
Evening Dinners & Feasts: Enjoy an exclusive Curry Night with Praveen Kumar at The Crieff Food Co. (Fri 16th), an authentic bratwurst and beer afternoon at G’s Bistro Oktoberfest (Sat 17th), or a finale Whisky & Lalique Chocolate Pairing at The Glenturret Distillery (Sun 18th).
Daily High Street Trails & Festival Deals
All week long, local venues are rolling out exclusive festival perks:
Free Daily Tastings: Pop into JL Gill for daily themes covering local dressings, honeys, craft gins, and regional whiskies, or drop into Gordon & Durward for free samples of handmade tablet, fudge, and macaroon.
Exclusive Festival Menus: Tuck into Craobh’s £30 Scottish Smorgasbord sharing board, a £38 Tapas & Spritz deal at The Square Bar & Kitchen, local festival burgers at Restaurant 1891 (Crieff Golf Club), or take on the Man vs Food 'Challenge' at The Tower. Plus, look out for special festival additions from high-street favourites Delivino and Pig in the Bank!
The Grand Finale in James Square
We wrap up nine days of culinary celebration on Sunday 18th October in James Square for a lively finale gathering! The heart of town will come alive with live entertainment, a delicious hog roast, and the highly anticipated festival baking competition. Open to both adults and young people, local bakers will battle it out for top honours, with entries judged by former 5-star hotel pastry chef Emily from Ems & Co. Bring your appetite, cheer on the town’s best bakers, and help us close out the inaugural festival in style!
Plan Your Festival Week
Many masterclasses and dining events have strictly limited capacity, so early booking is recommended.
Check out the full day-by-day event grid, view venue details, and reserve your ticketed spots now at experiencecrieff.co.uk/food-drink-festival-info.
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