Istanbul Tulip Festival (food-friendly) ★ 3.8
Istanbul Tulip Festival across Emirgan Park each April, a flower festival framing pop-up Turkish breakfast cafes, lokum stalls and tea gardens for the spring crowd.
F Istanbul, the August food-and-beverage export fair at Istanbul Expo Center, where Anatolian producers show against international packaging and equipment makers.
Istanbul Tulip Festival across Emirgan Park each April, a flower festival framing pop-up Turkish breakfast cafes, lokum stalls and tea gardens for the spring crowd.
Istanbul Coffee Festival at Tepe Nautilus in Kadıköy, the city's biggest specialty-coffee gathering with roasters, barista showcases and Turkish coffee history workshops.
WorldFood Istanbul at Tüyap Fairgrounds in Büyükçekmece, the December industry food fair drawing producers and chefs from across the region.
International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival at the Istanbul Expo Center, the annual Worldchefs-affiliated competition and tasting event organised by the Turkish chefs' federation.