Limerick festival serves up a feast of flavour with new culinary celebration

A BRAND NEW food festival celebrating Limerick’s vibrant culinary culture is launching this September.

Flavours of Limerick is set to bring the city alive with flavour, fun and festivity, taking place across various locations in Limerick.

The four-day festival will feature a programme of tastings, live demos, family activities, and immersive food experiences, all designed to showcase the people, produce and places that make Limerick a food destination on the rise.

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The festival will be delivered by Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) and is supported by the Mayor of Limerick’s Mayoral Fund.

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran  said “I felt strongly about allocating some of the Mayoral Fund to begin putting a spotlight on the quality of our food and to allow our food producers to achieve their full potential.

“Whether it’s menus like these at civic events or festivals like Flavours of Limerick, we want to continue to enhance Limerick’s visibility as a food destination,” he added. 

With many activities over the weekend there are four pillar events, set to make the festival an enjoyable experience for all.

Thursday, September 18 will see Mystery Dinner taking place in a hidden city location. With the location revealed just hours before, guests will be guided into a one-of-a-kind atmospheric setting for an unforgettable dining experience curated by top local chefs.

Friday, September 19   will see Nicholas Street transform into a pedestrianised street for the Street Feast party.  With food stations, live music and local flavours taking centre stage, the event, in partnership with Culture Night, is a free community event which invites everyone to experience food, culture and celebration.

On Saturday, September  20, People’s Park will light up for the  Sing-a-long Picnic, a family day featuring larger than life characters, picnic zones and singalong fun for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages.

The Milk Market on the Sunday  becomes the festival’s live demo hub with top chefs including Trisha Lewis and  Tom Flavin cooking up a storm on the main stage.  Workshops, tastings and a specially curated line-up of food stalls will round out the final day in the city’s most iconic food venue.

With many more events happening across the city, whether you're a foodie, a family, or a curious visitor, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.