ireland's newest food Festival

Thank you for joining us in 2024, we look forward to seeing you next year.

The weekend festival is 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 traveled to Ballymaloe to join the festivities, and guests enjoyed a complete festival experience, visiting the food emporium, producers & craft exhibitors, workshops and tours, and joined the yoga and wellness activities. We had something for everyone to enjoy, a weekend activity for the whole family.
Recipes from events are now available to download:

2024 Recipes

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.

2024 Festival schedule
Darina Allen talks to Ballymaloe's Head Chef

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.  

shuttle bus schdule

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!  

Browse 2024 Exhibitors
Darina Allen talks to Ballymaloe's Head Chef

Schedule of Events 2024

Exhibitors Mayfair 2023

May 12th, 13th and 14th 2023

Friday 5pm to 10pm - Saturday 10am to 10pm - Sunday 10am to 5pm.

To receive an invite to apply for a stall please contact [email protected]

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Exhibitors

2024 Festival Partners