Ballymaloe
Craft Fair

thank you so much to everyone who attended and exhibited in this year's craft fair - see you in 2025!
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Ballymaloe Craft Fair

The Ballymaloe Craft Fair is the perfect start to your Christmas shopping, offering a unique opportunity to support Irish suppliers and artisans.

Held over two weekends, this festive event features over 200 Irish craft and design exhibitors, which change each weekend. Discover a diverse range of unique, handmade Christmas gifts, decorations, and consumables.

You won't want to miss the delicious line-up of food and drink offerings this year, from hot chocolate to mulled wine to a diverse range of food trucks!

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2024 exhibitors

From one weekend to the next, the Ballymaloe Craft Fair transforms into something new, with a different line-up of exhibitors.

We always carefully curate our list of stall-holders and food offerings, offering variety and improving year-after-year.

Click below for a list of our 2024 exhibitors.

See exhibitors 2024

practical information

Opening hours:
Friday 5pm-9pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

‍Prices:
Friday €8
Saturday & Sunday €10
Kids under 12: FREE

FREE onsite parking

FREE shuttle bus service from Midleton Train Station and Ballycotton (with stops along the way).

more details and 2025 timetable TBD

Bus timetable

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Children's Workshop

The Brickx Club is back at the Ballymaloe Craft Fair with another 2 weekends of hands-on fun! You've never seen such a large selection of Lego bricks and figurines.

Drop your kids off and enjoy an hour wandering around the fair. A one hour drop off service for children aged 5 and over is €10.00 per child. You can pay at the door.

For children aged under 5 the service is still available but a parent or guardian will need to stay with them.

Ballymaloe Craft Fair Hamper Competition

Each year we hold a magnificent Hamper Competition on Instagram with gifts generously donated by the exhibitors, food producers and artists from the Fair.

The next hamper giveaway will be announced in October, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Dogs Welcome?

Yes, we are dog friendly, as long as you have a friendly dog. We ask that you keep your dog on a leash and tidy up any mess

Is there Cash Back or ATM facilities?

Most of our stalls accept both cash and card and we have a cash back facility at the entrance to the Grainstore that can be accessed from both inside and outside the Grainstore if you need more cash.

Are the stalls different each weekend?

We have over 180 different stalls each weekend, allowing for a greater showcase of the amazing talent we have in Ireland.

Is the Fair indoors, undercover or outside?

We have both indoor and outdoor areas. All the stalls are undercover either in the Grainstore, Sheds or own marquees.

What Children Activities do you have?

Kathy from lego brixx is back with her hour long workshops

Where do I buy entry tickets?

Entry tickets can be purchased on the day at the entrance to the fair or you can miss the queues and prepurchase your tickets through our website

Where can I apply to have a Exhibitors Space for the 2024 Craft Fair?

Email bree@ballymaloe.com with details about your business and photos or links to your products and she will get back to you!

feedback from exhibitors & guests

"I was delighted by the whole event. The organisation was spot on, and as a result it felt very stress free during set up and break down, as well as during the opening hours itself.

It was great to have the extra space too, and feedback from customers was really positive." -

Exhibitor at the Fair

"It had been almost two years since I was able to participate in a live event, and these are what keep artists going. It’s not just about the sales (which are obviously much easier in real life than online as well), but the opportunity to hear positive feedback, get a sense of what people like, and also to physically meet the buyers of pieces which are in a way a part of one’s soul. Thank you for all the planning that went into such a successful event, and making us feel that everything was being done as safely as possible."

Exhibitor at the Fair

Ballymaloe
Craft Fair

thank you so much to everyone who attended and exhibited in this year's craft fair - see you in 2025!
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