Food Festivals 2008

To sample the best food in a pure party atmosphere make sure you catch an Irish food festival – it’s an experience you won’t forget!  

Clarenbridge Oyster Festival, 12-14 September 2008
A celebration of the start of the oyster season with the world famous Clarenbridge oysters. Now it it’s 53rd year.

Fish Festival & Gourmet Seafood Trail, August 2008
The largest seafood festival in Northern Ireland, it takes place in the four fishing villages of Kilkeel, Annalong, Ardglass and Portavogie. The finest and freshest seafood is landed daily in the ports and can be enjoyed in the restaurants participating in the Gourmet Seafood Trail.

Hillsborough Oyster Festival, 28 August – 2 September 2008
Set in the pretty village in Co Down, the festival attracts 12,000 visitors from around the globe, and is host to the World Oyster Eating Championships, among other equally as fun events.

Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival, July 2008
This charming rural fishing village kicks off every July with seafood tastings, traditional and folk music and dance.

Kinsale Food Festival, County Cork, 12 October 2008
A fabulous festival which celebrates everything that Ireland’s gourmet capital has to offer. Takes place in Acton’s and Trident Hotels and Good Food Circle restaurants around the town.

Listowel Food Fair, County Kerry November 2008
One of the country’s biggest food festivals, Listowel celebrates the best of gourmet food in Kerry.

Midelton Food and Drink Festival, County Cork, September 2008
A mouth-watering line up of food exhibitions and tastings. Food culture combined with a truly remarkable array of entertainment.