Taste the Island Buyers Guide 2020

Month Dates Festival Name Description Location Website October 22-26 October 2020 Savour Kilkenny An all encompassing food festival that highlights the connection between good food produce and wellness over four days in Ireland’s oldest city, Kilkenny. A delicious line up of culinary adventures such as craft skills, gin masterclasses and discovering new local produce, as well as workshops with some of Ireland’s most prominent Chefs are all part of the fun Kilkenny City, Kilkenny www.savourkilkenny.com November TBC International Stout Festival A festival dedicated ‘to the black stuff’ takes place in The Guinness Storehouse at St James Gate. The International Stout festival will reveal the magic mix of ingredients that goes into creating the perfect pint. A four day festival featuring talks with brewers and beer experts, exclusive tours of St James Gate Brewery as well as a sneak peak into the infamous Guinness archives. Dublin City, Dublin November 7-8 November 2020 Samhain - 5,000 Years of Food and Culture A series of workshops and events including a long table supper with local produce. Meet the local producers and engage in debate as the workshops will explore all elements of Irish food culture, past and present. Farm visits, fun chefs and a lot more. Kells, Co Meath www.boynevalleyflavours.ie November 12-16 November 2020 Listowel Food Fair Listowel Food Fair is one of the longest and celebrated food festivals that increases awareness for the range and quality of Irish food products all over Kerry. Over the past 24 years, the event has grown in prestige and is now firmly established as one of the premier food fairs on the Irish Calendar. Listowel Co. Kerry www.listowelfoodfair.ie November 27-28 November 2020 Whiskey Live Dublin Premier whiskey tasting event, with over 60 exhibitors. Meet the faces behind your favourite brands, from both Ireland and across the globe. Discover new favourites and sample premium whiskies. Expect bespoke food pairings and cocktail samples too. Experience a full range of Irish spirits with gin and whiskey-barrel aged beer. Master Classes available in limited numbers. Printworks Dublin Castle Dublin 2 www.whiskeylivedublin.com FEST IVALS & EVENTS 227