Dungarvan Celebrates Food
This spring, the harbour town of Dungarvan will once again host Waterford Festival of Food, Ireland’s longest-running celebration of food, community and connection. Taking place from 25th to 27th April 2025, this event brings together locals and visitors to celebrate the rich food culture of the region, while fostering a sense of community and shared experiences.
Over 75,000 visitors are expected to flock to Dungarvan for this festival, which will showcase over 80 events that highlight the best of Waterford’s food heritage.
Highlights include the bustling Quayside Market on Saturday and the lively Farmers Market on Sunday, as well as a variety of engaging events for all ages. Visitors can enjoy immersive food trails, farm visits, foraging adventures, and even a unique blend of wellness with sunset and sunrise yoga. For younger attendees, there’s a range of fun activities such as cake decorating, pizza making and the ever-popular Cuddly Farm.
In addition, this year’s festival will feature a diverse lineup of visiting chefs, including Liam Finnegan, the Ashford Castle Team, Danni Barry (Ireland's first female Michelin star chef), Aisling Moore, Aisling Larkin, Caitlin Ruth, Temple Garner, Luis Martin, Jonny Boyle, Paddy Lee and Patrick Powell. These chefs will host masterclasses, pop-up dinners and special lunches that will showcase the creativity and passion behind food in Ireland and Waterford's culinary scene.
The festival will also feature thought-provoking exhibitions, including the launch of “Sound Bites”, a new addition to this year’s event that builds on last year’s “Behind the Bite” portrait exhibition. “Sound Bites” will give visitors a chance to hear the stories of the hardworking people behind Waterford’s food industry, providing a deeper connection to the faces behind the food on our plates.
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