A Taste of West Cork

A Taste of West Cork Festival Finale – SUNDAY STREET MARKET!
The Sunday Street Market took place in Main Street Skibbereen from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Over 100 stalls, food tastings, demonstrations, crafts and art – a fun day out for all the family!
Picture: Emma Jervis Photography

A taste of West Cork is a ten day long festival every September that brings people from all over Ireland to celebrate the food and Culture of West Cork. Visitors come from all over to taste foods made by the award winning chefs of West Cork. During the festival there are many activities to participate in, such as the open air food market, food tastings, brunches and banquets, guest chefs, and family themed events so that the whole family can participate. The open air street festival will include live music and seating for those to enjoy the taste of West Cork and relax.

The festival supports the many local farms of West Cork, such as Gubbeen Farm, Glenilen Farm, Caherbeg Free Range Pig Farm, Durris Irish Farmhouse Cheese, and many more. The festival takes place in over thirty towns and on eight islands, and features around 230 events to participate in, so theres something in it for everyone. Plan your visit today to see and taste everything that West Cork has to offer!

—by Marisa Dixon