Mayo exhibitors prepare for prestigious Bloom Festival
Bord Bia has 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. Two exhibitors from Mayo are set to participate in this year's food producers’ event, with Velvet Cloud from Claremorris, and Achill Island Sea Salt from Achill exhibiting their produce at the festival. Bord Bia Bloom will take place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday, May 28, to Monday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
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, and the Nursery Village will welcome leading plant experts. 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.
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 which features 100 of Ireland’s best artisanal food and drink producers.
‘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.
Those wishing to attend the festival are asked to visit here.
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.