Galway Christmas Market ★ 4.4
The Galway Christmas Market at Eyre Square runs November to December with artisan food stalls, mulled wine and seasonal baked goods; it is the annual showcase for the best Connacht artisan food producers.
Location
Address: Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway, H91 Y260
More food festivals in Galway
Burren Slow Food Festival ★ 4.5
The Burren Slow Food Festival in Lisdoonvarna each May celebrates Wild Atlantic Way producers; 45km south of Galway, it draws Connacht food producers for the most serious artisan food event in the south Galway region.
Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival ★ 4.9
The Galway International Oyster Festival runs annually in September at Claddagh Basin; founded in 1954, it is the world oldest oyster festival and draws 20,000 visitors to the opening weekend shucking competition.
Blas na Bealtaine (Taste of May) ★ 4.5
Blas na Bealtaine in May is Galway month-long food festival celebrating local produce; chefs, farmers and producers collaborate in a city-wide programme of tastings, dinners and market specials.
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival ★ 4.6
The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival runs each September in Clarenbridge village 15km south of Galway; celebrating native Clarenbridge oysters, it is the most intimate Wild Atlantic Way oyster event in the area.
Galway International Arts Festival Food Programme ★ 4.4
The Galway International Arts Festival in July includes a food programme with pop-up restaurants and chef collaborations; west-coast producers and visiting chefs come together for a week of city dining events.