Big Food Festival (BFF), Wales’ independent street food and drink festival, is marking its first birthday in style with a landmark three-day event at Gnoll Country Park, Neath, from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2025.
Free to attend and open daily from 11am to 9:30pm, the event brings together more than 20 handpicked independent street food traders, a fully stocked bar, live entertainment, kids activities, and a warm, community-first atmosphere in one of South Wales’ most scenic outdoor venues.
Every trader at BFF is independently selected, with no duplicate cuisines, and every dish is freshly cooked on site. Visitors can expect a diverse line-up of hot food from across the world, all made by the people who are most passionate about it. BFF is a street food festival, not a produce market; the focus is on quality, community, and great food cooked right in front of you.
The bars will be stocked with an impressive line-up of Welsh and independent producers, including Tiny Rebel, Au Vodka, Mimosa Rwmespiritu, Mortal Bunny, Gwynt y Ddraig cider, NICE wines, and Hensol G&T. Whether you are there for the food, the drinks, the music, or simply the sunshine, there is something for everyone.
Live music and entertainment will run across all three days, with dedicated kids activities and a fully dog-friendly site making BFF a genuine day out for the whole family. Last entry is at 7pm each day.
“One year in, we are so proud of what BFF has grown into,” said Maria Gania, co-founder. “This anniversary event at Gnoll Country Park feels like the perfect way to celebrate, and we cannot wait to welcome the community back. We have always believed that the best festivals are the ones that feel like a gathering of friends rather than a corporate production, and that is exactly what we have built.”
Co-founder Stephanie Silva added: “Gnoll Country Park is a stunning setting, and we are genuinely excited to bring our traders, our bar, and our energy to Neath for three full days. The independent food and drink scene in Wales is thriving, and BFF exists to shine a light on the people behind it.”
Admission is free. Tickets can be reserved in advance via Skiddle at skiddle.com/e/42338973. Gnoll Country Park is accessible by car, with on-site parking available at £3.50 for four hours or £4.50 for all day, and by public transport on the number 153 bus.
