Saturday, 17th August '24
Meet the Producers Family Bus Tour
9.30am-12.30pm, Saturday 17th August
Experience Cork's Food Culture on this 3-stop producers tour by bus. First you will visit a working dairy farm in Blarney, where you will see where the cows get milked, hear all about life as a farmer, and sample some cheese from a local cheesemaker. We will make a quick play stop to Blarney Woolen Mills playground. Next up you will visit an orchard, see bee hives for pollination and sample some delicious apple juice. Our last stop is to a Beekeeper, where you will hear all about beekeeping and taste their delicious honey with Cork cheese. Finally everyone will enjoy a Glenilen yoghurt on the way back to the final stop, The English Market, a haven for Cork producers.
Price: Adult €23, children (under the age of 16) €20. Book here.
Cork on a Fork Food Market & Play Street
11am-5pm, Saturday 17th August, Emmet Place (outside Crawford)
Get a taste of Cork's incredible produce and local businesses at the Cork on a Fork Food Market. There will also be live music and family fun during the day from 11am-4pm. A Cork City Council event, sponsored by Fáilte Ireland, Ireland's Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Cork on a Fork Cooking Demo Marquee
11.00am-5.30pm, Saturday 17th August, Festival Marquee, Emmet Place (outside Cork Opera House)
A 100-seat Festival Cooking Demo Marquee will take place on Emmet Place (outside the Cork Opera House) all day with a host of exciting talks, demos and tastings. The events are MC'd by food writers Joe McNamee from the Irish Examiner and Kate Ryan from Flavour.ie. Sponsored by Fáilte Ireland, Ireland's Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way.
11am: Full of Beans! - the bountiful and beautiful world of beans with Ali Honour
12pm: Pasta Making with Hells Kitchen USA Winner Ryan O'Sullivan
1pm: A Taste of Ballymaloe Cooking School with Rachel Allen
2pm: Young Culinary Rebels kitchen takeover
3pm: Easy family suppers with Clodagh McKenna
4pm: Learn How to Cook for Restrictive Diets with Rob Fitzpatrick, Market Lane
4.45pm: How to Make the Perfect BBQ Sausage with Harrison Sharpe, Elbow Lane Smokehouse & Brewery
ALL FREE. No need to book but limited places. See the Festival Marquee tab for full details.
Food, Fun & Farm at the Cornmarket Street Market (Coal Quay)
11am-3pm Saturday 17th August, Coal Quay, Cornmarket Street
Pop down to the Cornmarket Street (Coal Quay) Market, enjoy light bites on the street and everyone can have lots of fun with a pop-up Rumleys Farm, facepainting, and giant Jenga, connect four, corn hole, balance board games, colour catcher games, tug of war and more, with our Let’s Play Cork play leaders. Note: this is not supervised play and parents are responsible for children.
No need to book.
Cork on a Fork Tasting Trail - The culture and cuisine of Ireland's food capital!
10.30am, Saturday 17th August, Cork City trail
Walk and taste your way around Cork city with a specially designed Food Trail visiting the very best places using the very best of Iocal produce with experienced guides sharing their love of good food and love of Cork city. Local guides will share the history, culture and stories of Cork as you stroll the city streets.Vegetarian friendly.
Price: €75. Book here.
SOLD OUT: Pizza Party at Il Padrino
11.00am, Saturday 17th August, Il Padrino
Kids will have lots of fun at this hands on pizza making demonstration at Il Padrino, serving the families of Cork for 24 years. Your little masterchefs will have the opportunity to roll their own fresh dough and put on toppings before enjoying their own creation. The price includes a drink and ice-cream.
SOLD OUT
Tutored Beer Tasting
12.00pm-12.45pm, Saturday 17th August, Elbow Lane
Elbow Lane Brewery on Oliver Plunkett Street will throw open the doors of the smallest brewery in Ireland to showcase its limited-edition range of award-winning beers. join head brewer Russell Garet for an informal, informative and FUN tasting in the restaurant, try each of the beers and hear about the brewery and beer in general. You'll also get your choice of one of their 100% recycled Organic Cotton T-Shirts, 4 tasting beers and pinchos.
Price: €55. Book here.
Chase the Fairy - Absinthe Experience
12.15pm, Saturday 17th August, Rebel City Distillery
Join Rebel City Distillery for Ireland's first and only premium Absinthe Experience . A unique celebration of the Alchemy and Artistry. Experience a fully guided Distillery Tour with a welcome drink on arrival and 2 Cocktails, with non-alcoholic options available. Dress Code: Roaring 20's theme. Optional
Price: €40. Book here.
A Taste of Cork Fashion and Food
12.30 - 2.30, Saturday 17 August, Cork Opera House, Blue Angel
Enjoy a Taste of Cork Fashion and Food at the Cork Opera House. You will be welcomed with tasters from Cork’s drinks producers in the lobby before making your way to the Blue Angel room for the fashion show, featuring collections from Cork City stores and light local bites from Good Day Deli. The show will be MC’d by Daily Diva Diary’s Helen Queally and curated by Vivienne McCarthy. Opera Lane Personal Shopper and Stylist Breeda O'Connell will also provide super Style Advice, giving you the tips & tricks to transition your wardrobe from late summer to early autumn. Hair will also be styled by the team at Origin Hair Design. Sponsored by Opera Lane and Marks and Spencer.
Price: €25 Book here
Maharani Gin x The Met - Afternoon Tea
12.30 - 4.00; Saturday 17 August (and daily throughout the festival); The Met @ The Metropole
An exclusive afternoon tea menu in collaboration with Maharani Gin and Rebel City Distillery as part of the Cork on a Fork Festival. The specially curated menu celebrates the vibrant flavors and artisanal craftsmanship of Cork. Each dish is thoughtfully designed by the chefs at the hotel to pair with the exotic botanicals of Maharani Gin
Price: €45 Book Here
Play with your Food Lunch - food, farm & fun at Urban Mirror
1.30pm, Saturday 17th August, Urban Mirror Shared Table on Cornmarket Street
Enjoy a delicious outdoor light picnic at the new Urban Mirror sculptural table on Cornmarket Street. You’ll taste and hear about Cork produce as the Roughty Foodie at The English Market serves you up delicious bites. Rumleys Farm will also be there with their pop-up farm, and there will be a pop up play street with Let’s Play Cork. The Cornmarket Street Market will also be in full swing. Supported by TS Events.
Price: €10 Book here.
SOLD OUT: An Exclusive Champagne Picnic in Victorian Sunken Gardens
1.30pm, Saturday 17th August, The Montenotte
An exclusive Champagne Afternoon Picnic in the Victorian sunken gardens at The Montenotte. Enjoy a Montenotte Gin & Tonic reception on arrival, followed by a Cheese, Charcuterie and Champagne picnic in association with “On the Pigs Back” from The English Market and Champagne Gremillet NV, as part of the Cork on the Fork Festival 2024.
Cork on a Fork Drinks Stage: Bar Chats & tastings
1pm-6pm, Saturday 17th August and Sunday 18th August, Cork Opera House
Meet some of Cork's drinks producers and listen to fascinating bar chats, sponsored by The Cork Opera House. Tastings with Kinsale Mead, Five Farms, Flatley Whiskey, West Cork Distillers, Irish Distillers, and Rebel City Distlllery (Maharini Gin).
The programme will be announced shortly.
Rebel City Distillery Tour with Founders
2.00pm, Saturday 17th August, Rebel City Distillery
Embark on an exclusive journey through the world of Rebel City with this co- founder-led tour, where every sip tells a story. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious novice, this exclusive tour promises an unforgettable exploration of flavour, culture and tradition. With a Gin and Tonic in hand, enjoy a guided tour of the Rebel City boutique craft distillery. Surrounded by the beautiful aromas of Indian botanicals, learn about the process of distillation in this landmark building and finish with a choice of tasting from any Rebel City Distillery Spirit.
Price: €25.00. Book here.
Sourdough and Wine Harvest
3.30pm-5.00pm, Saturday 17th August, Callanan's Bar, Georges Quay
Immerse yourself in a captivating event dedicated to the art and science of sourdough bread-making, natural wine, and sustainable agricultural practices, and hear about the challenges facing farmers and tillage farmers this year as a result of climate change. Discover a new approach to baking that enhances digestibility, elevates nutritional content, and celebrates the rich flavors of this ancient culinary tradition and indulge in an exquisite tasting experience of artisanal sourdough bread. Pair these delightful bread creations with exceptional natural wines, lovingly crafted from sustainably grown grapes. Engage with experts in the field who will share their knowledge, insights, and experiences. You'll see how one Cork producer, Benjamin Lebon @seeds_bakery_kinsale is bringing back bread to its holy standard. Dr. Fanny Leenhardt-Cohalan @wellbread.ie will bring you through heritage wheat varieties, which are freshly harvested just 15km from Cork city! Pascal Rossignol @lecaveauwinemerchants will take you on a journey from the bountiful fields of sustainable agriculture to the fermentation process that gives rise to the unique characteristics of natural wine.
Price: €30 (€50 for two). Book here.
Bar chats: Irish Distillers & Irish Pints
4-5pm Saturday 17th August, Cork Opera House Blue Angel
Join Kate Ryan from Flavour.ie as she chats all things drinks with Carol Quinn, archivist at Irish Distillers, Ali Dunworth, food, drink and travel writer and author of Irish Pints, Kate Dempsey of Kinsale Mead and Bhagya Barrett of Rebel City Distillery.
FREE Book here.
NV x Foxglove Cocktails Street Party
5pm-late, Saturday 17th August, NV Bar Marlboro Street
Cork's tequila bar NV Bar is partnering with Cork's premium mobile bar Foxglove for a Cocktails Street Party. Enjoy themed drinks, exciting cocktail tastings, live mixology demostrations and interactive cocktail-making sessions. Plus, enjoy a €7 discount on two cocktails as you experience the perfect blend of NV's chic ambiance and Foxglove's on-the-go luxury service, bringing the bar to you. A great night of music, margaritas and more!
Price: €14 Book here
Cork on a Fork Tasting Menu at The Glass Curtain
5.30pm - 9.00pm, Saturday 17th August, The Glass Curtain
The Glass Curtain will have three special Cork on a Fork set tasting menus over the week, featuring the finest local seasonal produce from the farmers, growers, butchers, cheesemakers, fishmongers, brewers and distillers of Cork. The Glass Curtain is located in the Old Thompsons Bakery, which was once a culinary institution and part of Cork’s DNA since 1826.
Price: €65/€85. Book here and select a date during the festival week for the special.
A Nostalgic Evening with Childhood Memories Dinner
6pm-8pm sitting, Saturday August 17th, The Bookshelf at The Elysian
Enjoy a nostalgic evening at the Elysian with a Childhood Memories themed 5-course tasting menu and wine pairing, Inspired by beloved childhood dishes from Cork featuring classics like Fish Fingers, Tanora and a lot more.
Price: €50 (or €80 with wine tastings) Book here.
The Docklands Series
7.00pm-9.00pm, Saturday 17th Aug, Liberty Bar, South Main St
Join Franciscan Well in a two-hour live music event and help celebrate the launch of The Dockland Series - Limited-edition #3 ‘Raspberry Weisse’ beer. On arrival, guests have the opportunity to sample the Raspberry Weisse, win merch on the night and of course have an abundance of craic agus ceol! The Docklands Series aims to capture the essence of Cork in every brew, ensuring that each installment has its distinct character and flavour profile.
No Booking Required. *Over 18’s. Drink responsibly.
Hysterical Histories Dinner and Show at Amicus
7.00pm, Saturday 17th August, Upstairs at Amicus Restaurant, Paul Street
Written and delivered by professional Irish actors, this jam-packed, laugh-out-loud dinner performance celebrates all things Cork. Over two hours, discover the highlights of Cork’s 1500-year history and become acquainted with a county full of quirky characters, their habits, humour, and language, while you enjoy local Cork food and drinks, live music and plenty of interaction with the actors. Leave with a belly full of food, a warm feeling in your heart and a new skill, having learned how to “speak Cork.” Located upstairs at Amicus, heart of the city’s historic Huguenot Quarter.
Price: €52 (adults), €32 (children under 12), kids under 2 go free. Use FORKFEST24 for €5 off adult tickets. Book here.