Food festivals in Cork

Kinsale Gourmet Festival

  • ★ 4.5
  • October 2026
  • Cork, Ireland

Ireland's oldest and most prestigious gourmet food festival, run annually in October by the Kinsale Good Food Circle since 1978. The 2026 edition runs 10-12.

Hotels for these dates from USD 71/nightFood tours in Cork from EUR 79Official site

Food tours in Cork: Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion · ★ 4.8 (678)

Dates and details checked May 26, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Book Kinsale Gourmet Festival: tours and experiences

Kinsale Gourmet Festival runs Oct. 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 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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