Samhain Festival of Food and Culture

Samhain Festival

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Food & DrinkKells/Meath
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkIts explicit grounding in the ancient Celtic
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Samhain Festival of Food and Culture in Kells/Meath

Samhain Festival of Food and Culture, the flagship event of The Centre of Food Culture Ireland, runs each November in Kells, County Meath, timed to the ancient Celtic Samhain festival, with cooking demonstrations, the Sheridans Irish Food Fair, a communal Long Table Supper and a literary pub crawl with traditional storytellers.

Samhain Festival of Food and Culture runs each November in Kells, County Meath, as the flagship event of The Centre of Food Culture Ireland, an organisation dedicated to promoting the culinary and cultural heritage of the Boyne Valley region.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Its explicit grounding in the ancient Celtic Samhain tradition, paired with distinctive signature events like the communal Long Table Supper and a Literary Pub Crawl featuring traditional seanchaithe storytellers, gives it a stronger folk-cultural identity than a purely commercial food festival format

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The mystery stays covered

Distinctive signature events, including the communal Long Table Supper and a Literary Pub Crawl featuring traditional seanchaithe storytellers, give the festival a stronger folk-cultural identity than a purely commercial food festival built around stalls alone

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Grounding the festival in the ancient Celtic Samhain tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its signature Long Table Supper and Literary Pub Crawl events

The sacred route

Living ritual

have become consistent defining features of the festival

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For Samhain Festival of Food and Culture, plan transport around the exact Kells/Meath venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual for daytime food fair browsing; the Long Table Supper may suit smart casual dress given its structured dining format.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Samhain Festival of Food and Culture, stay near the part of Kells/Meath you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map53.33 N, 6.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Kells/Meath, Munster, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportFor Samhain Festival of Food and Culture, plan transport around the exact Kells/Meath venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Samhain Festival of Food and Culture, stay near the part of Kells/Meath you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kells/Meath via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kells/Meath, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearCasual for daytime food fair browsing; the Long Table Supper may suit smart casual dress given its structured dining format.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 Samhain Festival of Food and Culture?

Samhain Festival of Food and Culture is listed for November · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Samhain Festival of Food and Culture take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Autumn 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?

Kells/Meath, Munster, 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 URLfoodcultureireland.ie
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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