25 Jul 2024
Cork on a Fork Fest is back this August 14th to 18th!
Enjoy 5 days of delicious food from the Food Capital with unique dining experiences, talks, demos and family fun.
Cork proudly stands as Ireland’s Food Capital, celebrated for its rich culinary heritage and dynamic food scene. Now you can get a taste of all what the region has to offer at Cork on a Fork Festival. The festival takes place across Cork City from August 14-18. Over five days, the city centre will become a gastronomic paradise, celebrating the vibrant and diverse food culture of the region.
Drawing food enthusiasts from near and far, Cork on a Fork offers a diverse array of experiences for all palates. The festival includes unique dining events, pop-ups, chef collaborations, live cooking demonstrations, interactive workshops, bite-sized talks, and kids’ food activities
The week is a unique celebration of Cork’s food culture and everything that makes Cork’s food scene special. It’s a testament to the city’s rich culinary heritage and its commitment to local produce and sustainability, and its multiculturalism. For anyone passionate about food, this is an unmissable festival that offers magic ingredients and a true taste of Cork.
Cork on a Fork Fest is a tribute to Cork’s rich culinary heritage and its burgeoning reputation as a food capital. Initially developed to celebrate Cork city’s ever-evolving dining and nightlife scene, the festival has grown phenomenally since its pilot in 2022. Based on excellent feedback, Fáilte Ireland and Cork City Council, along with various stakeholders, are now developing a food destination plan to make Cork the food capital of Ireland. The focus on local and regional produce also, pardon the pun, feeds into our sustainability and climate goals that are so important.
Fearghal Reidy, Director of Strategic & Economic Development at Cork City Council
Organised by Cork City Council in partnership with local businesses, producers and stakeholders, the festival re-inforces Cork’s place as the Food Capital. The region’s exceptional culinary talents, featuring Michelin-starred chefs, beloved local eateries, fascinating food history and delicious local produce.
Cork City is an important part of Ireland’s Ancient East and has huge potential to attract domestic and international visitors. The Cork on a Fork festival provides the perfect opportunity to showcase all that Cork City has to offer. Fáilte Ireland looks for every opportunity to encourage visitors to explore and stay in the region for longer, increase spend and help to drive revenue for local businesses. We are currently working with industry and key stakeholders to identify new opportunities to create a diverse range of visitor experiences as part of our Destination and Experience Development Plans for Ireland’s Ancient East.
Cork is already recognised nationally for leading the way in providing outdoor dining facilities and with the support of Fáilte Ireland has helped businesses extend opening times and grow Cork’s night-time economy. We will continue to build on Cork’s great food provenance to enhance its reputation as a great food destination.
Head of Ireland’s Ancient East, Brian O’Flynn
Cork and a Fork is organised by Cork City Council and supported by Fáilte Ireland, Pure Cork, Cork Airport, Cork Business Association, Irish Hotels Federation, Irish Examiner and RedFM.