Food festivals in Cork

Ballymaloe Festival of Food

  • ★ 4.8
  • 14 to 16 May 2027
  • Cork, Ireland

Ireland's most celebrated boutique food festival, held annually in May on the Ballymaloe House grounds in East Cork.

Hotels for these dates from USD 71/nightFood tours in Cork from €75Official siteAdd to calendar

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Dates and details checked September 25, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Eat your way around Cork while you are in town

Ballymaloe Festival of Food runs 14-16 May 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Cork to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Cork around 14 to 16 May 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holiduhotels for these dates from USD 71/night Booking.comhotels for these dates Expediahotels for these dates VIP Carscar hire in Cork from USD 9.22/day

Before you go: airport transfer to Cork (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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