WHAT’S ON?
We host a specially-crafted activity programme – perfect to keep everyone and involved all weekend
Activities Guide
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Live Music & Tributes
Live music from the region’s up-and-coming performers, as well as two leading tribute acts. Throw yourself into an eclectic mix of international performances and local bands!
Live Chef Demos
Spotlighting Edinburgh’s leading expert chefs. Unravel culinary secrets from restaurateurs, independent businesses owners, and award-winning head chefs.
Family Entertainment
Magic shows, comedy performances, ventriloquism and circus workshops from mystical magicians and performers.
Roaming Comedy
Find wacky roaming comedy darting around site. From French chefs on giant bikes to mobile discos, you’ll be sure to spot them running about!
Unique Shows and Attractions
Take the family over to bubble performances, the family comedy show, or lookout for The Barrow Band singing about fruit and vegetables…
Stilt Walkers
While exploring the festival grounds, don’t forget to grab a photo with our roaming stilt walkers! Mr and Mrs Sweet will be waiting…
Kids Cooking Classes
Bring the little ones to our interactive kids cooking classes. Whether its pizza making or cookie crafting, enjoy exciting sessions of delicious creativity.
Traditional Fun Fair
A traditional fun fair featuring all of the festival favourites, from larger rides for the more daring, to smaller attractions, mini-games and other kids activities.
Kid’s Activities
Try out our Kids Drawing Competition, Food Festival Colouring Books, or start your adventure exploring the site through the Foodie Clue Quest Scavenger Hunt…
Sizzling Showdown Arena
Step into the Sizzling Showdown Arena, home to a series of activities and challenges tailored to friends and families alike. All events in the arena are completely FREE to enter…
Arena Part 1 - Family Dog Show
Sign up your pooch and see if they can charm the crowd with the waggiest tail, the cutest trick, or the best catch. All dogs are welcome, and participation is very much the point.
Arena Part 2 - The Chilli Challenge
Step forward and put your taste buds to the test in our chilli challenge. Enjoy 5-6 rounds of increasingly-spicy chillis, or kick-back on the sidelines and watch the chaos unfold!
Arena Part 3 - The Foodie Olympics
Go head-to-head in a series of light-hearted, food-themed sports-day challenges. Expect laughs, friendly rivalry and a chance to earn some serious bragging rights.
Axes to Ashes Axe Throwing
Test your skills and sharpen-up your axe throwing abilities with Axes to Ashes Axe Throwing Workshops – bring your favourites and show them how it’s done…
Viking Heritage Kitchen
Explore traditional, authentic Viking cooking techniques and cuisines. Learn about historical viking ingredients and dishes through live open-fire cooking demonstrations!
Everything Else
Keep an eye out for the Fire Engine Visit (subject to Fire Service needs), Lizzieland Facepainting, wild and whimsical production, and other exciting workshops / contests!
