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Clowning around at the launch the Tralee Food Festival last month were Deputy Mayor of Tralee Terry O’Brien with organisers Mary McQuinn, John McCarthy and Ken Tobin. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Tralee Food Festival programme has been released and it promises to be a fantastic weekend on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.
From mouth watering food tastings in the town’s restaurants and bars via the Taste Trail, to cooking demonstrations and workshops and a dedicated Kids Zone to Art in the Park – there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
The programme, featuring an extensive lineup of activities, is now live on the official festival website at www.traleefoodfestival.com. (or scroll down to have a look at it below)
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Some of the highlights include…
• Celebrity Cook-Off: Witness renowned celebrities, and amateur cooks, Paschal Sheehy and Maria Walsh MEP, showcase their culinary skills in a fun-filled cook-off competition.
• Gourmet Food Stalls: Explore an array of gourmet food stalls offering an eclectic mix of flavors and culinary delights in the Island of Geese and Town Square.
• Cooking Demonstrations: Learn from the masters as renowned chefs share their secrets and techniques in the Calor Kitchen tent in the town square. Gain valuable insights and take your culinary skills to new heights for free!
• Interactive Workshops: Engage in fun interactive workshops and events in the ‘Food For Soul’ tent in the Island of Geese.
• Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music performances and entertainment throughout the festival, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere for all attendees to revel in.
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The taste trails will be running from 12 to 4pm each day and offer a taster dish for the great value of €3 per item or 1 taste trail token. (larger taste trail items for 2 tokens/€6, see trail venues below).
There’s also cocktail workshops, whiskey tastings and even a screening of ‘The Big Lebowski’ in association with Tralee Cinema Club.
“We are thrilled to unveil the programme for Tralee Food Festival 2023,” said Mary Mc Quinn, Marketing Manager of Tralee Food Festival.
“This year’s festival promises an extraordinary celebration of food and fun for all ages. We invite everyone to join us for a weekend filled with great food and drink, fun interactive experiences and hopefully a bit of craic!” she added.
Here’s the programme of events…
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