Belvedere Food & Apple Festival 2026

Belvedere Food & Apple Festival 2026

Sunday 6th September 2026 | 10:00am – 5:00pm

Cooking Demo with Celebrity Chef Catherine Fulvio at 12 Noon

2pm – Cooking Demo with award-winning chef Kamalika Ranasingha – Multyfarnham Cookery School

3:20pm – Kitty Scully – Autumn in the Kitchen Garden

Join Kitty Scully for an informative and inspiring seasonal session on gardening through autumn. Discover simple ways to protect and nourish your soil, make the most of the season and keep your kitchen garden productive for longer.

Kitty Scully is an organic gardener and food-growing advocate from Co. Laois, with a lifelong passion for soil, food and organic growing.
With an MSc in Organic Horticulture, she has worked across a wide range of organic horticultural projects in Ireland, while travelling extensively to work and learn on organic farms around the world.

A natural communicator, Kitty writes, teaches and speaks regularly on organic growing and food, and is well known for co-presenting RTÉ’s ‘Home Grown’.
She is now General Manager of Organic Growers of Ireland, supporting and strengthening Ireland’s organic horticulture sector.

Celebrate the rich heritage of the Belvedere Apple at the Belvedere Food & Apple Festival, a wonderful day out for the whole family in the stunning surroundings of Belvedere House, Gardens & Park.

Discover a vibrant festival dedicated to one of Belvedere’s most treasured fruits, bringing together local food producers, artisan makers, and apple enthusiasts for a day of flavour, learning and family fun.

What’s On

Artisan Food Market featuring local producers and delicious apple-inspired treats.

Live Cookery Demonstrations  – Celebrity Chef Catherine Fulvio will be in attendance for a cookery demo at 12noon. It’s a fantastic opportunity to watch culinary expertise in action and pick up tips and techniques.

12 Noon – Catherine Fulvio

2pm – Cooking Demo with award-winning chef Kamalika Ranasingha – Multyfarnham Cookery School.

3pm – Belvedere Apple/Story of Howard-Bury Tour

3:20pm – Kitty Scully – Autumn in the Kitchen Garden

Seasonal food and refreshments throughout the day.

Kids Zone

Amusements by Zorbing at The Quay – *Small Fee applies for amusements

Paint a Wooden Apple – Children get to paint a wooden apple decoration and bring it home.

Apple Trail – Discover the apples in the Walled Garden & Fairy Garden to spell the secret word.

Whether you’re hoping to sample delicious local produce, or simply enjoy a relaxing day in one of Ireland’s most beautiful heritage attractions, the Belvedere Food & Apple Festival has something for everyone.

Make the most of your visit by exploring Belvedere House, Ireland’s largest folly – the iconic Jealous Wall – the Victorian Walled Garden, woodland walks and lakeside scenery.

Join us on Sunday 6th September from 10:00am to 5:00pm for a celebration of food.

We look forward to welcoming you to Belvedere House, Gardens & Park for this brand-new annual festival.

Date: Sunday 6th September 2026
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Adults €15 OAP/Students €12 (Valid ID) Belvedere Members €12 Children Free

Admission includes entry into Belvedere Gardens & Woodlands.

Proudly supported by Fáilte Ireland