The second National Organic Food Fair will take place on Sunday, 14th September
in Marlay Park. The event is open to all and entry is free! The
National Organic Food Fair is a collaboration between the Organic Trust
and the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association, and is supported
by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The
Fair will have lots on offer with face painters, balloon makers, and a
pet farm to name just a few attractions. This organic festival will also
have lots of outdoor stalls and marquees showcasing Irish organic
products. Tempting food stalls will also be there with a host of food
from burgers, to soups, yogurt and apple syrups and ciders, all of which
are certified organic. It promises to be the largest display of Irish
organic food available in a single venue yet.
Clodagh McKenna will also return this year to
host a cooking demonstration using excellent organic produce, most of
which has been sourced from the stall holders at the event. This is free
to the public but please come early to avoid disappointment. Cooking
demonstrations take place at 12.30pm and 2pm.
If
you have an idea about producing an organic product, a range of
selected producers and industry leaders will give practical seminars on
the day. Topics such as routes to market, why organic food is important,
eating organically on a budget, and also practical tips on growing
organic food are all taking place at different times throughout the day. The full schedule will be announced closer to the event.
The aim of this year’s
National Organic Food Fair is to strengthen and promote the message
that organic, local and seasonal foods offer the best quality
ingredients for home cooking, combined with the added advantage of
supporting jobs, economic growth and local development.
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