Waterford Festival of Food is back for 3 days: Here's how to buy tickets
Launching the 15th Annual Waterford Food Festival, from left to right, were Fesitval Director Eunice Power; siblings Hugo, aged 5 and Frances Cass, aged 7 and Ethna Sheehan. Picture: Joleen Cronin
Waterford's Festival of Food will be returning to the Déise this year and is scheduled to take place across West Waterford from from April 19 to April 21, with a packed programme in place.
The three-day festival will see up to 80 unique events taking place with events taking place in Dungarvan and also in Lismore, Villierstown, Kilmeaden, Cappoquin and Ardmore.
The best and brightest of Ireland’s culinary scene will be in attendance, providing talks, in-depth discussions and cooking demonstrations.
Visitors can also expect guided taste tours, foraging trails, food waste talks, bus tours to farms and mountains and pop-up stores. On the final day there will be the feted outdoor market in Market Square, Ireland’s largest outdoor market.
Commenting on the event Festival Director, Eunice Power said: “Waterford has a long tradition of innovative food production, great cafes, and restaurants. This festival acknowledges the important role that food plays in all our lives, from farmers, producers, chefs, restaurateurs and of course customers. Our festival is unique in that it has deep rooted connections in the community which I believe is the secret of its success.
Events throughout the weekend include:
This walking trail takes visitors on a journey of local history stretching all the back to the Neolithic gatherers and hunters, all the way to current day. The tour will be led by guide Stíofán Mac Cárthaigh, and will include several luxurious food stops. Click here for more info.
The Kitchen Table Talks features in-depth talks with well-known Irish figures, including Darina Allen, Sally Barnes, Fintan O’ Toole, Paul Flynn, Michael Sheehan, Moe Dunford and Ryland Teifi.
Rowley Leigh guest chefs at The Tannery:
British chef Rowley Leigh will be the guest chef at The Tannery. Referred to as a founding father of British modern cooking, Leigh is a highly esteemed chef and also a food writer, and is a personal hero to Tannery chef Paul Flynn.
Behind the Bite Exhibition, Tom Currans store on the Quay:
This exhibition shows striking black and white photographs of 40 pioneers of the local culinary scene. The pictures capture the diverse pool of talented creators, crafters and producers of Dungarvan and wider Waterford.
Genre-defying Jerry Fish will be putting on a grand show for the opening night of the festival, supported by local band Under Starling.
To find out more about the jam-packed weekend, visit waterfordfestivaloffood.com.
