Following two successful years of flavour, farming and community, the Vale Food Trail is back for its third edition this week! Running from Sunday 25th May to Tuesday 3rd June 2025, this ten-day celebration promises a packed schedule of inspiring, delicious and thought-provoking events for all ages and interests — many of which are free to attend.
This year, over 20 local producers, farms, food businesses and venues are taking part, offering a vibrant programme of tours, tastings, demos, workshops, exhibitions and more — all focussed on food that’s good for people, planet and place.
Vale Food Trail highlights include:
– Garden tours and growing demos from pioneers like Ali’s Edibles, Coed Organic and Ediculture, sharing low-impact techniques like ‘no dig’ gardening and forest gardening.
– Live demos & events including a steak cut demo with Farmer’s Pantry at Rosedew Farm, a Children’s ‘Grow Your Own’ demo at Pugh’s Garden Village and ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ at Forage Farm.
– Lo / No alcohol events including a tea plantation tour at Peterston Tea, and a mocktail collab with Grounds for Good and Dirwest.
– Wine, gin and beer tastings from St Hilary Vineyard, Barry Island Spirits Co, Tair Gafr Wines and Craft Republic – offering tastings, tours and insight into how local drinks are made and enjoyed.
– Interactive food experiences such as a mini farmer’s market with Garlic Meadow, a sunset farm safari at Slade Farm, and a guided deer walk at Llantrithyd Park.
– Family-friendly fun at Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival (25th–26th May) where Food Vale will host hands-on activities and educational games, and a Family Picnic at Amelia Trust Farm.
Whether you’re a curious foodie, a keen gardener, a sustainability enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun day out, the Vale Food Trail offers a chance to explore the thriving food culture of the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales.
To see the full schedule of events, book tickets (where relevant) or secure your spaces at each event, visit https://www.valefoodtrail.com/events.
You can also sign up to the newsletter and join the conversation on social media by using #ValeFoodTrail.
