Ireland hosts world’s longest food festival

Ireland is ready to let the world get a taste of its cuisine, and shift perceptions about its food. The country is hosting a massive food festival that is being called, the “world’s longest food festival.” A perfect attraction for autumn, the festival which has already begun is going to be held at Taste of West Cork festival, and will go on until November 30, 2019. It is estimated that by the end of it, the festival will see 700 food and drink events.
According to Tracey Coughlan, Failte Ireland’s Manager of Food Tourism, the aim of this festival is to raise the profile of Ireland’s food and drink experiences, and also to encourage off-peak holidays. The food festival promises a culinary journey into Ireland, a chance for anyone who is not well aware of the Irish cuisine, and would like to explore it. Additionally, you have the freshest produce, all farm-to-table products, or sea-to-fork products. Get ready for some amazing cheese, butter, salmon, crab, lamb, whiskey, gin, oyster, and more.


The food festival is titled Taste the Island, and this is an opportunity for visitors to meet and greet food producers, distillers, brewers, and such. You can also join food trails, forage and fish, and also learn traditional Irish cooking! There are also going to be numerous pubs, cafes, and restaurants where you can join in the revelry. The festival also gives you a chance to visit pop-up restaurants, supper clubs, and even Michelin-starred eateries.
Check out the full programme, and take your pick!