Bord Bia Bloom

Bloom

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Food & DrinkDublin
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkIts dual identity as both a competitive
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Bord Bia Bloom in Dublin

Bord Bia Bloom, launched in 2007 by the Irish state horticulture and food agency, fills Dublin's Phoenix Park each June bank holiday weekend with competitive show gardens, a large Irish food producer village, and family activity zones, modelled loosely on Britain's Chelsea Flower Show. Competitive show gardens, judged and medalled like international flower shows, share Phoenix Park with a large Irish food producer village and family activity zones over the June bank holiday weekend.

Bord Bia Bloom takes over Dublin's Phoenix Park each June bank holiday weekend, built around show gardens designed and constructed specifically for the event by Irish and international landscape designers competing for medals in a format modelled on Britain's Chelsea Flower Show.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its dual identity as both a competitive professional show-garden event, judged and medalled like international flower shows, and a large-scale Irish food and family festival in the same space is its distinguishing feature, giving it a broader public draw than a specialist horticulture show alone

02

The mystery stays covered

Show gardens are fully dismantled after the event, meaning each edition's competitive designs exist only for the festival's few days, giving visitors a genuine incentive to see them in person rather than assuming they will remain in the park afterward

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The competitive

Water and renewal

Living ritual

medalled show garden format

The sacred route

Living ritual

judged by horticultural professionals

The local code

Living ritual

has been Bloom's core structure since its 2007 launch

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate layers, since the event is entirely outdoors across a large park.

Safety

Bord Bia Bloom is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

For Bord Bia Bloom, stay near the part of Dublin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map53.33 N, 6.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaFor Bord Bia Bloom, stay near the part of Dublin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dublin via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dublin, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate layers, since the event is entirely outdoors across a large park.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ireland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bord Bia Bloom?

Bord Bia Bloom is listed for Past edition: 28 May–1 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bord Bia Bloom take place?

The festival is listed in Dublin, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbordbiabloom.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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