Spring Food Festivals in Prague

With dozens of foodie fests and haps to choose from this season, consider your plate full

Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 15.04.2015 13:46:41 (updated on 15.04.2015) Reading time: 4 minutes

Tuscany on the Vltava – now through October 31
Náplavka
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Speciality food shop Tuscany Taste is hosting a floating pop-up shop every Friday and Saturday. Take a stroll along the city’s lively waterfront and get on board for a glass of Italian wine and light eats. Open 8am-6pm.

Asparagus festival – April 27-May 10
Multiple restaurants in Prague and Brno
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Asparagus season is in full swing with restaurants in Prague and in Brno are offering a 3-course menu, composed of creative asparagus dishes for just 350 CZK.

 

Spring Herbs Festival – April 24-25
Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad
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Buy all you need to begin your garden, window box, or kitchen herbs, plus pick up plants, flowers, and other seasonals to get your spring off to a green start.

Image courtesy of Farmářské tržiště Facebook
Image courtesy of Farmářské tržiště Facebook

Local Food Market – April 24-25
Holešovická tržnice
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This mini pop-up market is part of the larger Prague Fashion Market and will offer a delicious line-up of vendors selling everything from street food fare to baked goods and local cider.

Containall & Hot Gods – April 30
Containall 
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Popular alt-venue Containall will kick off the season with an open-air party and casual eats from the trending-now hot dog gurus whose new bistro will open May 1.

Czech Asparagus Celebration – May 2
Hostín u Vojkovic
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Head to Hostín u Vojkovic, just a short jaunt from Prague for a full-on asparagus feast and fest that includes live music and a tour of the fields (as well as activities for wee ones).

Image courtesy of Local Food Market Facebook
Image courtesy of Local Food Market Facebook

Czech Beer Festival – May 7-23
Letenská pláň
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Celebrate Czech beer (and beer snacks) at Prague’s answer to Oktoberfest. Over 150 draft beers share center stage with live music, beer workshops, and chef demonstrations.

Rosé Festival – May 15
Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad
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Get rosy-cheeked with the best of Czech rosé makers and local stree musicians The Brownies plus all of your favorite food stalls from the farm market. 

Fishkus Festival – May 16
Hořejší Nábřeží
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The best of the Prague and Czech fish vendors will sell freshwater fish and seafood (for tasting and taking home to cook) along with spices, grilling gadgets, and all other things fishy.

Image courtesy of Czech Beer Festival Facebook
Image courtesy of Czech Beer Festival Facebook

Restaurant Day – May 16
Multiple locations
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Yet another chance to share your culinary genius with all of Prague. Set up shop in your garden, courtyard or wherever, and enjoy this fun day of food and communitiy.

Vietnamese Food Festival – May 21
Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad
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Put on by the Vietnamese Embassy in celebration of the Vietnamese Year of Culture this event promises a taste of Vietnam in the heart of Prague 3 along with entertainment and exotic vendors.

Latin Food Festival – May 23
Stromovka
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Grill specialties from Colombia, Peru, Mexico and Latin-American speciality food products sellers paired with live music and kids activities will spice up your Saturday.

Image courtesy of Prague Restaurant Day Facebook
Image courtesy of Prague Restaurant Day Facebook

BarLife Rum Fest – May 23
New Town Hall
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Sample more than 100 rums from around the world and get schooled in the art of Caribbean cocktails and more with talks and workshops from master mixologists.

Prague Food Festival – May 29-31
Prague Castle
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The annual gourmet picnic on the grounds of Prague Castle has lots of tasty things in store this year including 40+ food and drink stalls and a gladiator chef competition.

Image courtesy of Prague Food Festival Facebook
Image courtesy of Prague Food Festival Facebook

Vinohradský Gurmet – May 29-30
Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad
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The best of the Prague 3 restaurants, bars, patisseries, cafes, and wine shops converge on (where else?) JZP square for an afternoon of food and fun. 

Žižkovské pivobraní 2015 – June 5-6
Park Parukářka
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The fifth annual outing of this small scale neighborhood beer festival offers big fun with 30 microbreweries on hand and a family-friendly program.

Raw Fest – June 6-7
Štvanice Island
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The raw food craze will not die and here is the proof: a two-day event of “raw food in all its form” alongside demos and cooking classes for raw cuisine.

Image courtesy of Raw Fest Facebook
Image courtesy of Raw Fest Facebook

Prague Drinks Wine – June 6-7
Troja Chateau
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A festival devoted to the “authentic” wine makers of Central Europe. Over 60 wineries will be present with a special focus on the family wineries of the former Hapsburg Empire.

FRESH Festival – June 6-7
Letenské sady
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This new food festival is a weekend long event will include a farmer’s market, craft cocktails, and a showcase for Prague’s top chefs as well as a beer festival.

Pivo na hrad – June 12-13
Prague Castle
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Seventy Czech microbreweries will bring 140 different types of suds and a variety of light bites to the Royal Garden.

Image courtesy of Pivo na Hrad Facebook
Image courtesy of Pivo na Hrad Facebook

WARM UP Burgerfest 2015 – June 12-13
Galerie Harfa 
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The organizers of the successful burger bonanza in September are kicking off grill season with a roof party featuring live music from Harley Davidson band and burgers. Space is limited!

Apetit Piknik – June 20
Grébovka 
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Heading to Grébovka this year, this friendly food fest promises a number of tasty surprises and more luscious local vendors then ever before.

Pivo na Náplavce – June 19-20
Náplavka
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The best of the small Czech breweries meets the best of the local gastro scene for a can’t-miss day that combines three of the city’s favorite things: beer, food, and Náplavka.

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