fEast Cork Food and Drink Festival - Midleton 2026

What to Expect

fEast Cork is a harvest-time food and drink festival based in Midleton with events extending to Ballinrostig and the coastal village of Ballycotton. The festival brings together local chefs, farmers, fishermen, foragers and producers for a programme of conversations, outdoor markets, long-table dinners, foraging sessions, mixology masterclasses and storytelling walks. Past events have included immersive foraging lunches at Ballyvolane House and a Family Fun Zone with food treasure trails for children.

Good to Know

• Festival runs over four to five days in early September (exact 2026 dates at feastcork.ie).
• Mix of free and ticketed events; programme published at feastcork.ie.
• Based in Midleton with satellite events across East Cork.
• Foraging sessions, long-table dinners and chef conversations are typically ticketed; markets are free.

Getting There

Midleton is approximately 25 km east of Cork City; served by regular Bus Eireann services from Cork City (approx. 35 minutes).