The Taste of Donegal Food Festival is a
festival designed to celebrate and promote great food and drink in Ireland. This
year’s festival will be held over a three day period from Friday August 23
until Sunday August 25. Artisan food producers will be in attendance
along with a large number of exhibitors from all over the country along with a
number of celebrity chef appearances. The
festival will be opened with a big fireworks display on the Friday evening.
This event takes place in Co. Clare over the weekend of the 23 - 25 August. It is a celebration of Irish craft brewing, Irish music and Irish artisan food.
If you can afford it then the Electric Picnic is on in Stradbally, Co. Laois from 30 August – 1 September. With a lineup that includes music, art, theatre, comedy, pantomime, food and holistic health it truly is an eclectic mix.
If you can afford it then the Electric Picnic is on in Stradbally, Co. Laois from 30 August – 1 September. With a lineup that includes music, art, theatre, comedy, pantomime, food and holistic health it truly is an eclectic mix.
The Hilden Beer and Music Festival in Lisburn, Co. Antrim is a celebration of the best beers in the British Isles alongside local musical talent. Over 30 great beers, 24 bands, an all day BBQ and a lot of craic promises to make this a great festival. The festival will take place from the 23 - 25 August.
On Sunday, the 25th of August,
Kilcullen in Co. Kildare will be hosting its forth annual Kilcullen River
Festival. The day will include Farmers Market & Craft Stalls, Family Fun
& Games, River Obstacle Course and much more. Keep an eye on their Facebook
page for updates.
Throughout
Meath with events running until September. Please see separate post
here for more information.
Dalkey Lobster Fest will take place over the weekend of the 23 - 25 August and will see lots of free events for the whole family taking place. There will be lots of seafood and music to enjoy on the day.
Carlow celebrates the 800th Anniversary of the building of Carlow Castle with lots of events happening from the 22nd – 25th August.
During the Festival the International Taste of Carlow and Craft Fair
also takes place. One of the
highlights of the Taste of Carlow Festival will be the Inaugural Irish
Chef’s World Culinary Challenge and this will take place on the 24 & 25 August.
On Saturday 17th August
Ireland, Scotland and the USA battle it out for the title
of Ultimate World Whiskey in Kilbeggan Distillery. The Kilbeggan team will whisk you back to 1757 as you discover how Irish whiskey was made in decades past and will show you how it is done today. Transport from/to Dublin, lunch and whiskey tastings are all included in the 60 euro ticket price but space is limited!
The 2013 Virginia Show will take place on Wednesday the 21st August
along the shores of Lough Ramor. There will be lots of livestock on show, arts and crafts, children's classes and cookery demos by Neven Maguire.
Taking
place in Co. Cork from the 31 August - 2 September this festival promises lots
of fun, fish and food trails over the weekend.
N.B Even though the events
section is updated frequently, dates and times are liable to change so please do
check the websites yourself as well. If you would like to have your event added
please contact Kat at thepurplepageireland (at) gmail.com
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