festival spirit 23rd-25th april 2021
West Waterford Festival of Food presents Festival Spirit
Created to capture a sense of our famous Festival, uniquely tailored for the times, we have put together a mini series of virtual and physically distanced experiences.
Our small gesture with a big heart is dedicated to all those who keep food in West Waterford alive in our hearts, minds and appetites!
Join us for tasting adventures, a very special meal kit experience, cocktails and discovery trails and raise a glass to Festival Spirit.
A sign of brighter things to come.
Festival Spirit – Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th April
buy tickets here
Craft Cider Tasting Party
Legacy Craft Ciders get together with LongWays Cider Co. for a fun tastelong session. Cider box and session costs €55
craft cider tasting party
open event details
These events are free of charge and links will be available here and on our social media channels in advance. Some of the events also include a shopping list for ultimate interactive fun!
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
cocktail masterclass
Masterclass in mixology, presented by
Blackwater Distillery & The Old Bank
cocktail masterclass
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
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.
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 looking forward to launching our new online shopping experience Taste Waterford during the festival weekend. Our online Shop Window will feature 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!
Discover it all throughout the Festival Spirit weekend!
