ireland's Premiere food Festival

The Ballymaloe Festival of Food is a celebration dedicated to the journey of exceptional cuisine from the soil and sea to your plate. This exciting weekend includes an array of engaging activities designed to inspire and educate food enthusiasts of all ages.

World-class chefs from Ireland and beyond visited East Cork in 2024 to share delicious recipes with festival-goers, many of which are available for download in the link below.

Stay tuned as we release recorded cookery demonstrations on our Youtube channel as we countdown to the 2025 Ballymaloe Festival of Food.

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a DELICIOUS weekend

This 3-day festival is jam-packed with activities and meals for food and sustainability lovers, celebrating everyone in the supply chain who works tirelessly to produce quality ingredients, and those who transform local ingredients into delicious meals.

Enhance your knowledge through a series of talks and workshops, where industry experts will delve into various aspects of food production, sustainability, and culinary techniques. For those seeking a more immersive experience, guided tours and scenic walks will provide a deeper understanding of the region's rich agricultural heritage.

Buy Tickets 20252024 Festival schedule
Festival Schedule 2025 Coming Soon
Darina Allen talks to Ballymaloe's Head Chef

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Entry Tickets:

  • Friday €20
  • Saturday €25
  • Sunday €25
  • Weekend pass €65

Included with your entry ticket is access to all cooking demonstrations, Drinks Theatre talks, and most of the guided tours. Some workshops and tours are ticketed separately. Pop-up meals are available as add-ons to your entry ticket price and prices vary.

On-site car parking is free, and we have a free shuttle bus operating from the Midleton Train Station and Ballycotton to Ballymaloe.

Festival Hours

  • Friday 16th, 4:30pm - late
  • Saturday 17th, 9:30am - late
  • Sunday 18th, 9:30am -5pm
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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!  

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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 Bree@ballymaloe.com

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Exhibitors

2024 Festival Partners