Three exhibitors from Carlow set to participate in this year's Bloom Festival

With just four weeks to go, Bord Bia has today announced the final line-up for this year’s Bloom festival, and there is plenty to celebrate. 

With a host of new features, expert talks and immersive experiences taking place, Bord Bia Bloom’s landmark 20th year promises five unforgettable days in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.

From Carlow three exhibitors areset to participate in this year's event. 

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Gardening galore! 

The festival expects to welcome over 100,000 visitors over its five days, which will play host to 20 spectacular new Show Gardens at the centre of the experience.

Green-fingered attendees can also enjoy the perfectly formed petite Postcard Gardens supported by Tirlán CountryLife, including A Landscape of Transition by Bagnelstown Community Garden.

The garden will present a layered story of Carlow, reflecting on a lost wilderness and a landscape shaped by history, belief, and human hands. The design will link to folklore, mythology and local history which is sure to impress attendees. 

The Nursery Village will welcome leading plant experts, and attendees can also enjoy live demonstrations and interactive workshops, including floral crown making in the Botanical Hub, and exhibitions of Botanical and Floral Art and AOIFA’s (Association of Irish Floral Artists) Floral Art Competition.   

Food Glorious Food

There is much to enjoy at this year’s festival, with three indoor restaurants and three outdoor catering areas serving Bord Bia Quality Assured produce, along with the Food Village and Bloom Inn which features +100 of Ireland’s best artisanal food and drink producers, including Carlow Brewing Company, and Sunshine Juice. 

‘A Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven Maguire’ is returning to this year’s festival in the flagship Garden View Restaurant, featuring a three-course menu showcasing some of the finest ingredients from quality Irish producers. The ‘Taste of Bloom’ package is available to purchase on Ticketmaster.

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Speaking about the announcement, Laura Douglas, Head of Bloom and Brand Partnerships, Bord Bia said,

“Bord Bia Bloom provides attendees with countless opportunities to grow, taste and learn, and to mark its 20th year, we have a brilliant programme planned. With 20 spectacular Show Gardens, a new wellness area, and experiences that celebrate gardening, quality food and drink and sustainable living, there is something to suit everyone.

“For younger visitors, there’s plenty to enjoy too, with a range of fun, educational and interactive workshops at the Budding Bloomers area, and the RTÉ Stage will provide entertainment throughout the festival, featuring a variety of its most-loved programming and live musical performances to keep attendees of all ages a-buzz! "

Tickets

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Bord Bia Bloom will take place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday, May 28th to Monday, June 1st from 9am-6pm each day.

Head to bordbiabloom.com to book your tickets and start planning your visit. 

Tickets are priced at €35 per adult, €30 for concessions (plus booking fee). Up to two children aged 16 and under can enter for free with every adult ticket (additional child tickets €5 (plus booking fee)) making Bloom a great day out for all the family.