The inaugural festival to celebrate 60 years of Ballymaloe
Embark on a weekend festival adventure with three days jam-packed with activities, including cooking demos, pop-up dinners, talks, guided tours, workshops, and exhibitors, celebrating the journey of good food from soil to plate.
World-class chefs from Ireland and beyond will travel to Ballymaloe to join the festivities. Enjoy a complete festival experience, visit the food emporium, producers & craft exhibitors, participate in workshops and tours, or join the yoga and wellness activities. We have something for everyone to enjoy, a weekend activity for the whole family.
A SPECTACULAR CULINARY WEEKEND
Embark on a weekend festival adventure with three days jam-packed with activities, including cooking demos, pop-up dinners, talks, guided tours, workshops, and exhibitors, celebrating the journey of good food from soil to plate.
World-class chefs from Ireland and beyond will travel to Ballymaloe to join the festivities. All the areas will be bursting with action, from the Kerrygold Grainstore Main Stage and cooking demos to the Woodshed Kitchen for casual pop-up eating, the Big Shed will host ‘Change we Must’, and the ‘Cook the Books’ stage will host various chefs. In the Drinks Theatre, we will showcase the hottest trends and flavours in the wine and drinks scene.
GOOD TO KNOW
Join us for a fun-filled weekend, with various ticket options available. A weekend pass includes access to all areas, we have day or evening admission available. Prices range from €12 to 65, and kids under 12 go free.
On-site car parking is free, and we have a free shuttle bus operating 2 routes. First one, from the Midleton train station to Ballymaloe and the second from Ballycotton to Ballymaloe and back.
The festival kicks off on Friday afternoon, the full opening hours are: Friday 17th from 4.30pm until late, Saturday 18th we open from 9.30am until late and Sunday 19th from 9.30am until 5pm.
FOOD, DRINK & CRAFT EMPORIUM
Sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office, South Cork
We are delighted to have an exceptional list of Irish Food, Drink, Craft and Garden Exhibitors at the Ballymaloe Festival of Food.
Our Food and Drink exhibitors are bursting with Ireland’s finest artisanal producers, along with beautiful crafts and wonderful garden stalls. Be ready to be inspired and to take a little bit of the festival home with you.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend. Get your tickets today!