Savour Kilkenny Food Festival

Savour Kilkenny

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Food & DrinkKilkenny
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkIts defining feature is being a genuinely
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Savour Kilkenny Food Festival in Kilkenny

Savour Kilkenny fills the medieval city's streets each October bank holiday weekend with free food stalls, artisan producers and outdoor cookery demonstrations, drawing on Kilkenny's established reputation for local food and craft brewing. Free street stalls, artisan producers and outdoor cookery demonstrations line the medieval city centre, drawing on Kilkenny's established reputation for local food and craft brewing.

Savour Kilkenny takes over the medieval city's streets every October bank holiday weekend, turning Kilkenny's compact centre into an open-air food event built around stalls, cookery demonstrations and tasting sessions rather than a single ticketed venue.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its defining feature is being a genuinely free, open-street event rather than a ticketed or fenced festival site, using Kilkenny's medieval streetscape and castle backdrop as the setting for stalls and demonstrations rather than a purpose-built venue

02

The mystery stays covered

Producers who might otherwise rely on smaller farmers markets get direct access to the weekend's large footfall, turning the festival into a genuine sales and relationship-building opportunity rather than only a public spectacle

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Its scheduling around the October bank holiday weekend and its open

Water and renewal

Living ritual

free street-stall format have been consistent features of the festival

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Use Kilkenny transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable for walking and standing among street stalls.

Safety

Savour Kilkenny Food Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Kilkenny, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map52.65 N, 7.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportUse Kilkenny transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Kilkenny, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kilkenny via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kilkenny, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable for walking and standing among street stalls.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 Savour Kilkenny Food Festival?

Savour Kilkenny Food Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Savour Kilkenny Food Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kilkenny, 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?

Kilkenny, 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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsavourkilkenny.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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