Cork City will be transformed into one big food festival for 5 days of feasting and fun this August 16th-20th for Cork on a Fork Fest.
Mouths will water at the flavour-packed festival programme just launched, which includes almost 100 food events and unique experiences.
Whether you want to taste your way through the city on a food trail, take part in unique culinary experiences at a pop up event, learn a new skill at a talk or workshop, enjoy live entertainment, or feast on the finest local food, there will be plenty to see, do and devour.
The festival was established in 2022 by Cork City Council as a celebration of dining and nightlife in Cork City and the incredible produce found in the Cork region.
The full programme can be found on www.corkonaforkfest.ie, with new events being added throughout the summer, but for now here’s a taster to whet your appetite:
Not only that but there will be special offers and early birds at venues throughout the city including The Glass Curtain, Hayfield Manor, Electric and more, and gorgeous brunches at Greenwich, Sophies at the Dean and The Met,, the streets will come alive with jazz and opera music while you dine, and numerous street events will take place.
This year’s festival programme will also cater to families with ticketed and free events including a bread and butter making demo at Cork Butter Museum, pizza making workshops, sensory cooking classes with the Cool Food School at St Peters for various ages, a healthy eating puppet show and pop-up play streets at markets with Lets Play Cork.
Cork on a Fork Fest is putting a key focus on sustainability, and promoting local food and talent, and it features a range of talks and events focused on sustainability. There will even be a library barrel cookbook exchange.
Cork city is packed with talented chefs, great places to eat, Michelin rated restaurants, fun pubs, a vibrant outdoor dining scene, and of course the famous English Market. It has a treasure trove of unique dining spaces from historic buildings to rooftop gardens, waterfront venues, converted churches, old forts and jails. It’s also a compact city that’s easy to get around and the Cork region boasts a significant amount of Ireland’s artisan producers, so you see why it’s hailed as Ireland’s food capital.
The full virtual programme is available on corkonaforkfest.ie and events will continue to be added throughout the summer.
Commenting on the programme launch Fearghal Reidy, Director of Services, Strategic Planning & Development at Cork City Council said, “Cork on a Fork Fest is a five day celebration of authentic food experiences in Cork City and the rich produce of our region. We are mindful of the importance of sustainability and reducing food waste, which you will see within the programme content. Furthermore, we wanted the festival to be accessible to all so it's a real melting pot of ticketed and free events, adult only and family friendly things to do, daytime and nighttime events.”
Cork on a Fork Festival is a Cork City Council Festival, supported by local hospitality businesses, Failte Ireland and Ireland’s Ancient East, Pure Cork, Fáilte Ireland, Cork Business Association, Cork Airport and media partners the Irish Examiner. It was established to celebrate Cork food and Cork city’s ever evolving dining and nightlife scene in 2022.
For the full festival programme see www.corkonaforkfest.ie or for live updates follow @corkonaforkfest.
~ The 5-day food festival will be bigger and tastier with new food experiences, food trails, tasting masterclasses, street events, bite-size food talks, cooking demos, Cork on a Fork specials, family fun, and more ~
Food lovers rejoice as Cork’s most delicious week is back and ready to put some sizzle in your summer plans for 2023. Cork on a Fork Fest, a celebration of food and dining in Cork City, will return for five days of feasting and fun this 16th-20th August.
Whether you want to taste your way through the city, take part in unique culinary experiences, learn a new skill, enjoy live entertainment, or feast on the finest local food, there will be plenty to see, do and devour at this new festival, which hosted more than 50 events in its pilot year in 2022.
Cork city is packed with talented chefs, great places to eat, Michelin rated restaurants, fun pubs, a vibrant outdoor dining scene, and of course the famous English Market. It has a treasure trove of unique dining spaces from historic buildings to rooftop gardens, waterfront venues, converted churches, old forts and jails. It’s also a compact city that’s easy to get around and the Cork region boasts 68% of Ireland’s artisan producers, so you see why it’s hailed as Ireland’s food capital.
The full programme will be launched in the coming months but if last year’s festival is anything to go by, you can expect street dinners, food trails, tasting masterclasses, cooking demos, sustainable events, food talks, family fun, exciting night-time events, and more!
Cork on a Fork Festival was established to celebrate Cork food and Cork city’s ever evolving dining and nightlife scene in 2022. It is organised and supported by Cork City Council in partnership with local hospitality businesses, Pure Cork, Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s Ancient East, Cork Business Association, the Irish Examiner.
Commenting Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr Deirdre Forde said, “Our aim is to position Cork City as a vibrant food destination and help create a more diverse and sustainable night-time economy.Our city is packed with talented chefs, great places to eat, Michelin rated restaurants, fun pubs, new outdoor dining spots, and the famous English Market. Cork also has an incredible range of producers – from artisan cheese to smoked fish, craft beer and more. Cork on a Fork Fest is an opportunity to showcase our authentic food experiences.”
Businesses interested in participating are invited to contact organisers at corkonaforkfest@gmail.com. Details of the full programme for August 2023 will be announced in coming months on corkcity.ie/corkonaforkfest but save the date for now and stay tuned to @corkonaforkfest #CorkonaForkFest on social media for updates.
