St Ives Food & Drink Festival
Join us at this year’s St Ives Food & Drink Festival where you can try join us in the community tent, enter our prize draw and ‘make your mark’!
Taking place on the stunning Porthminster Beach on Friday 15th – Sunday 17th May, the festival will host a line-up of culinary talent, artisan markets, craft street food, masterclasses, beachside wellness, family fun and live music. There’s something for everyone to enjoy over the weekend and it’s free to attend during the day.
You can find out the full line up of activity for the weekend via the St Ives Food & Drink Festival website and see what we’ll be getting up to below!


Community Area
You will be able to find us on the beach in the community tent during the times below, where we will be running a ‘have-a-go’ group painting activity suitable for children and adults, as well as providing information on everything we offer at the School of Painting. Plus, an exclusive chance to win a free art course worth up to £120!
Come and Make Your Mark!
Timings:
Friday: 12.00-18.00
Saturday: 11.00-18.00
Sunday: 11.00-18.00



9/4/2026
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