Looking for something to tantalise those taste buds? Then look no further; County Cork, located in the southwest corner of Ireland has it all! The town of Kinsale is known as the “Gourmet Capital of Ireland” and offers a world-class selection of restaurants, fine dining and the best of local produce. Similar can be said for the rest of the county and with so many top food festivals taking place in Cork each year it is little wonder. For further details please read on…
Baltimore Seafood and Wooden Boat Festival
From Friday 22nd May to Sunday 24th May 2009 Baltimore will be awash with colourful boats, professional and amateur sailors, boat-lovers, craftsmen and of course tempting food stalls catering for all taste buds! Come and see for yourself the tempting dishes and foods on display from Baltimore’s finest restaurants and producers. Meet the cheese makers, organic growers and fishmongers showcasing the very best in fresh produce where you can bag yourself some great bargains! With fine food and wine, boat racing, music, song and dance you are sure to be entertained at the Baltimore Seafood and Wooden Boat Festival this year.
For further details please check out The Baltimore Seafood and Wooden Boat Festival website.
Mitchelstown Food Festival
North Cork enters the gourmet spotlight on the 13th and 14th of September with the Mitchelstown Food Festival taking place. On Saturday the 13th of September there will be a wonderful Gala evening in the Firgrove Hotel. Come and experience the wonderful local produce with a tempting menu created by Chef Clodagh McKenna.
On Sunday the 14th of September come along and browse the many food stalls exhibiting the very best in local produce. Here you can sample and purchase a vast selection of produce, exchange recipes, get helpful and friendly advice, meet the local people and enjoy the great entertainment that will be provided.
For further details check out The Mitchelstown Food Festival website.
A Taste of West Cork Festival
A Taste of West Cork Festival is an annual food festival that will take place this September from the 16th to the 20th of September 2009 in the picturesque town of Skibbereen in West Cork. This is just another great gem in the Cork food festival calendar, again showcasing the very best in local produce. With many events taking place during this festival there certainly is something for all the family. With over 100 food and craft stalls and a traditional Farmers market, there will be plenty opportunity to get a ‘Taste of West Cork’!
For further details and a listing of what’s on and where, check out A Taste of West Cork website.
Kinsale Gourmet Festival
The Kinsale Gourmet Festival is a must for those who enjoy food festivals and all that comes with them! Taking place this October from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October a great weekend is assured. From organic meats to cheeses, homemade breads to cakes and pastries, seafood, poultry, chocolates, jams, chutneys you name it, the Kinsale Gourmet Festival has it all! Stroll through the colourful little town of Kinsale and take in the wonderful atmosphere and events taking place during this wonderful gourmet festival.
Details for the 2009 Kinsale Gourmet Festival have yet to be confirmed so stay tuned and check out The Kinsale Gourmet Festival website for upcoming details.
Be part of the celebration of locally produced food and visit one of the many food festivals taking place in County Cork this year.
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