Whether it’s your first time at a food festival or you’re a seasoned attendee, there are a few things you should know before you go
We have a serious love affair with festivals in Ireland and it’s nothing new. Long before Easter, summer and Christmas holidays dictated our calendars, the year revolved around the quarter days of Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasa and Samhain and the festivals that went with them. Harvest feasts ruled the roost, usually with a drink and a bit of dancing too.
Throughout the year there are gatherings for everything from locally grown Kerry spuds to Galway native oysters and Tipperary apple harvests. From intimate, community-run gatherings to grand, bustling events, hungry crowds flock to fields and fairs across the country, eager to enjoy good food and the guaranteed craic that comes with these get-togethers.
Irish whiskey fans will be delighted by a stellar line-up of events featuring rare and premium whiskeys, masterclasses, distillery tours and exclusive tastings in pubs, bars and distilleries across the city.For the fourth year, Ireland’s only Polish wine importers will take over the beautiful Fumbally Stables for a unique showcase of underrepresented drinks. Explore their wide range of wines, join in masterclasses and feast on pierogies and Irish oysters.
The ancient festival of Samhain is reimagined for food lovers and joined by Sheridan’s Irish Food Fair, making it one of the best-stocked festivals in the calendar. There are immersive food and drink events, a literary pub crawl, hands-on workshops and a spectacular long-table supper.. Having worked at and attended many of the events listed, my top tip is to think comfort always. Wear the most walkable footwear you have – it’s not the time to break in your new sandals.
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