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!

Féasta Bia, 15th-16th October 2011

Celebrate the best in regional food and local produce at the Féasta Bia weekend.

Belfast Taste & Music Fest, August

Belfast Taste & Music Fest, Northern Ireland's premiere food and entertainment event, returns to the lush and lovely setting of the Great Lawn, Belfast Botanic Gardens.

Clarenbridge Oyster Festival , September

A celebration of the start of the oyster season with the world famous Clarenbridge oysters. Now in it’s 54th year.

Hillsborough Oyster Festival , September

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.

Kinsale Food Festival , County Cork, October

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.

Midleton Food and Drink Festival , County Cork, September

A mouth-watering line up of food exhibitions and tastings. Food culture combined with a truly remarkable array of entertainment.

The Galway International Oyster Festival , September

A world class festival featuring the Guinness world oyster opening championship and celebrating the famous Galway Bay oysters. Great food, fun and music.