The 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival at Naas Racecourse, taking place from September 20th to 22nd, will feature over 100 market stalls with local food producers, 12 top Irish chefs demonstrating their skills in the Calor Gas Chefs’ Theatre, and various workshops and talks at the ‘Talk Stage, Powered by Eir’.
Highlights include a special vintage afternoon tea experience prepared by baker Graham Herterich in collaboration with Newbridge Silverware, a Pig & Pints Experience with Orchard Thieves Cider, Harvest Dining, live music by Smash Hits and Superfly, and the interactive Bingo Loco show.
The festival also offers a family fun day on Sunday, sponsored by Bord na Móna, featuring face painting, baking masterclasses for children, and a variety of activities to engage visitors of all ages. The event aims to support local businesses and boost tourism in County Kildare.
Tickets are now on sale at www.tasteofkildare.ie/tickets and are priced from €15 for general admission. A bundle ticket priced from €32 per person offers great value and includes admission, two signature dishes from any of the participating restaurants for one session on any one day over the weekend. Pre booking is essential for the bundle tickets. Group, VIP and corporate bookings are available with great offers in place for the BBQ session on Friday night.
The full schedule of events can be seen on www.tasteofkildare.ie which is regularly updated as new restaurants and chefs are announced. Follow @tasteofkildare to keep updated on event news and highlights. Car parking on site is free and a shuttle service will be available from Naas town centre. *All tickets are subject to booking fees.
