Food Festivals

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 , September 2009
A celebration of the start of the oyster season with the world famous Clarenbridge oysters. Now in it’s 54th year.

Fish Festival & Gourmet Seafood Trail, August 2009
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 , September 2009
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 2009
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 2009
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 2009
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 2009
A world class festival featuring the Guinness world oyster opening championship and celebrating the famous Galway Bay oysters. Great food, fun and music.