The Ipswich Food and Drink Festival will bring international street food and live music to Chantry Park in Ipswich, Suffolk, on July 18 and July 19, 2026. This weekend event is organised by Food and Drink Festivals UK in partnership with the local council’s events team, Ipswich Entertains.
Visitors can expect a wide selection of global dishes alongside craft beer, cider, and gin bars. The festival will also feature stalls selling artisan cheeses and sauces, while live music and children’s rides will run throughout the day.
The event will run from 11 am to 6 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Entry tickets are priced at £10 for adults, while children under the age of 16 can attend for free.
For those driving to the park, all-day parking is available on-site for a £5 fee. Local leaders expect the festival to increase trade for nearby businesses, though residents should prepare for extra pressure on parking and roads near the park, particularly Hadleigh Road and London Road, during the weekend.
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