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festival spirit 23rd-25th April 2021
We're so pleased to welcome you to Festival Spirit...
A mini series of virtual & physically distanced fresh initiatives for the times we are in. Keeping the West Waterford Festival of Food and all it showcases alive in our hearts, minds and appetites and reminding us that although things are different there is still so much that we can celebrate and enjoy.
a taste of the festival highlights
view full programme
festival spirit is live!
Your festival hub to join us for tasting adventures for grown ups and kids alike. From chocolate cookalongs to cocktails and much more! Get involved on social media and join in to celebrate the spirit of our West Waterford Festival of Food!
event details & videos
We've created these events to get you in the festival mood and join in with the West Waterford Festival Spirit. Get involved over the weekend with the kid's cookalong or the very grown-up cocktail masterclass, use the foraging video (fun for all the family) to inspire your next trip to the great outdoors.
For ultimate interactive fun, get your shopping list items and make along with us! Don't forget to share your experiences #FestivalSpirit
chocolate madness cookalong
A fun online guided event for kids. A shopping list,
a bit of mess, lots of fun and you're done!
kids chocolate madness cookalong
cocktail masterclass
Masterclass in mixology, presented by
Blackwater Distillery & The Old Bank
cocktail masterclass
forage and feast from land to sea
Online foraging adventure and cook out with
Paul Flynn, Michael Kelly and Marie Power
forage and feast from land to sea
cool kids café adventure
Fun trails to explore outdoors followed by a café
pit stop for hot chocolate and a treat.
cool kids café adventures
Cool Kids Café Adventures
Selected Cafés throughout West Waterford
Railway Cottage - Dungarvan, Shipmates - Ardmore, Crough Coffee - Mahon Bridge, Barrons Bakery & Coffee House - Cappoquinn, The Garden Café - Clarenbridge Blackwater Garden Centre and Sólás na Mara - An Rinn.
Festival Spirit Weekend and Beyond
€5 (payable at café) which includes map, hot chocolate and cookie
***** Please be mindful of all Covid safety restrictions, including any travel restrictions in place at the time of your visit and please also check the opening times of each Café on their websites or social media. This initiative will continue to run (and expand incorporating more fantastic locations around Waterford) after Festival Spirit weekend as a permanent feature so that everyone can enjoy when it is safe to do so *****
Discover (or rediscover!) some favourite local Waterford spots as our Café Adventure Maps get you out exploring in nature and discovering local historical sites with a really good hot chocolate and a delicious treat as motivation.
We have put together a handy map of 6 cafes scattered around West Waterford that the locals try to keep to themselves… plus a kids activity map of each cafes local surrounds to get everyone motivated to explore (individual maps available directly from the Cafes).
Pick the location that suits your day best, turn up and ask for the Kids Cafe Adventure Map, then get exploring! Fun for all the family!
No booking necessary, just mention the kids café adventure map when you get to your chosen café. Please note a limited number of maps will be available over the weekend.
recreate a taste of the festival at home
See how the incredible Crab Brulée starter and Chocolate Mousse desserts for the Taste of the Festival mealkit were put together. You might even try it yourself! Though now sold out - you can view the mealkit here
crab brulée with paul flynn of the tannery restaurant
chocolate mousse with ormonde's café's judit mcnally
taste waterford shop
In collaboration with Food the Waterford Way, we're launching our new Online Shop Window. Throughout the Festival and beyond...
We are delighted to launch our new online shopping experience Taste Waterford during the festival weekend. Our online Shop Window features the fabulous and diverse wealth of local food and drink related products that are available in West Waterford to purchase online and send to someone special – or indeed yourself!
festival spirit ticketed events
These events are now sold out, but have a look and see what else is going on this weekend so you can keep up on social media and remember to get your tickets early next time!
Craft Cider Tasting Party
Legacy Craft Ciders get together with LongWays Cider Co. for a fun tastelong session. Cider box and session costs €55
NOW SOLD OUT
