Octoberfeast is a festival ran by a small charity that is dedicated to supporting creative, innovative and sustainable food and drink companies from the local area. The festival holds a number of events throughout Lewes, East Sussex to celebrate the food and drink culture. Events at Octoberfeast include pop-up suppers, market stalls from local producers and suppliers, talks from chefs and bakers, workshops and dining events.

Lewes Octoberfeast is heavily focused on the community and helps to promote the importance of locally sourced products and the availability of sustainable products in the local area. Through the promotion in schools and the local area, the festival helps people understand the importance of local produce. Top chefs hold master classes and authors talk about the right way to source meat locally. Education on food is one of the key themes of the festival and the range of talks; tastings and workshops help promote this. They are available for people of all ages and interested and cover topics on how to appreciate wine to how to source food correctly. Other events at the Lewes Octoberfeast include Cook-Up Cabaret and a Gin and Fizz Festival. The Lewes Octoberfeast is a great festival to visit, particularly if you are passionate about locally sourced food.