Féile Bia Chois Fharraige 2026

23–26 Deireadh Fómhair 2026 | An Spidéal, Conamara

Féile Bia Chois Fharraige celebrates the food, local producers, artisan crafts and culinary traditions of the Connemara coast. The festival features food markets, guided tours, seasonal workshops and special dining experiences organised by Comhlacht Forbartha an Spidéil.

Ceiliúrann Féile Bia Chois Fharraige an bia, na táirgeoirí áitiúla, an cheardaíocht agus traidisiúin chócaireachta chósta Chonamara. Beidh margaí bia, turais threoraithe, ceardlanna séasúracha agus eispéiris speisialta ar siúl mar chuid den fhéile, eagraithe ag gComhlacht Forbartha an Spidéil.

Dé hAoine, 23 Deireadh Fómhair

An Oscailt | Festival Opening

5pm–6.30pm | Sáile Restaurant, An Spidéal

The festival opens with an evening celebrating local food and hospitality, featuring live jazz and food from local suppliers.

Dé Sathairn, 24 Deireadh Fómhair

Féile Bia Chois Fharraige – An Margadh | Food and Artisan Market

10am–4pm | Coláiste Chonnacht, An Spidéal

Discover local food producers, artisan makers, crafts and culinary traditions at the festival’s food and craft market.

Féile Bia Chois Fharraige Food Tour: A Taste of Conamara

9.30am–5.30pm | Cois Fharraige, Conamara

Join Fable Tours for a guided food and heritage journey through Connemara, meeting local producers and discovering the region’s relationship with food, land and sea. The experience includes local tastings and visits to food producers.

Déanamís Saghdar Tine | Fire Cider Workshop

12pm–1pm | Coláiste Chonnacht, An Spidéal

A practical workshop exploring fire cider, a traditional infused vinegar preparation made with ingredients such as garlic, ginger and chilli.

Coipeadh | Fermentation Workshop

1.30pm–2.30pm | Coláiste Chonnacht, An Spidéal

Join Charles Carr of Bullan Ark for a hands-on workshop exploring fermentation, food preservation, ecology and culture.

Ullmhaigh do Ghairdín don Gheimhreadh | Prepare Your Garden for Winter

3.30pm | Coláiste Chonnacht, An Spidéal

A seasonal gardening workshop offering practical ideas for preparing your garden for the winter months.

An Bord Fada | A Long Table Dining Experience

6.30pm | An Spidéal

A special long-table dining experience celebrating local food and the flavours of Connemara.

This event is listed as sold out.

Dé Domhnaigh, 25 Deireadh Fómhair

Ceardlann Dúlamán Atlantach | Atlantic Seaweed Workshop

10am | Trá Sáilín

Explore Atlantic seaweed and its connection with coastal food traditions in this workshop.

Flúirse an Fhómhair le hAedín Ní Thiarnaigh

12pm | H91 XFE8

A seasonal workshop celebrating the abundance of autumn.

Kitchen Apothecary Workshop

2pm | Venue to be confirmed

A practical workshop exploring kitchen ingredients and natural preparations.

An Féasta Mór | A Long Table Dining Experience

7pm | An Spidéal

A special dining experience celebrating local food and the culinary traditions of the Connemara coast.