WESTPORT FOOD FESTIVAL 2012 WESTPORT'S 2ND ANNUAL FOOD FESTIVAL 2012 For Special Accomodation Packages Click Here Friday 21st September, Time: 9am – 5pm , Venue: Castlecourt Hotel , Admission: Free Recipes for Success: The Business of Food Westport Food Festival has partnered with Mayo County Enterprise Board to offer a one-day business event for small food businesses, food lovers and those with an interest in the food industry. Recipes for Success: The Business of Food will provide idea generation, shared knowledge and showcase how various food-related enterprises achieve business success. The event is being organised as part of Mayo Ideas Week. Friday 21st September, Time:7pm till late , Venue: Hotel Westport , Admission: €500 per table (10 guests) Come Dine With Me! Back by popular demand to open the festival weekend .Start the evening with a sparkling wine reception along with a meet n' greet and sampling of our local food products. A six-course dinner will showcase the synergy between Westport's chefs and food producers with the chefs divided into teams and each team responsible for a different course. A video link to the kitchen will allow diners to watch the chefs cook up a storm before voting for their favourite team. Guest MC is celebrity reporter Noel Cunningham of TV3's Ireland AM, who will keep everyone entertained. Dinner is followed by a Parade of Chefs and music and dancing til dawn with local band "What the Funk". All guests leave with a special goody bag. Remember, your vote counts! 7:00pm: Sparkling Wine Reception & Meet Local Producers; 8:00pm Dinner Hotel Westport Nb.Table packages can be purchased from Hotel Westport's Main Reception Saturday 22ND September, Time: 12pm - 5pm , Venue: The Octagon, Admission: 'Covey' food shillings Westport Food Festival Village Over 15 local hoteliers. Food Sampling: €10 = 1 wine glass + 5 covey shillings; €2 per covey shilling. Each covey shilling entitles you to a food sample at the respective food marquees. Westport Food Village Master Classes: The Octagon "The Art of Cooking Salmon" by Rory Morahan, The Druid Chef ,12:00pm, Free Chocolatier Demo: Learn how those lovely treats are created!, 2:00pm, Free Farm to Fork Meat Cuts 'by Jack & Eddie O'Malley followed by a meat cooking demo 3:00pm Free Connaght Gold Demo 3:30pm Free Saturday 22nd. September, Time: 3pm , Venue: Westport Further Education College, Newport Road, Admission: FREE "Square Food Gardening" How to grow your own garden in a small space, hosted by Cormac Langan. Saturday 22nd. September, Time: 12pm - 5pm , Venue: The Clock & Clock Tavern. Admission: FREE Food Fringe Producers Market & Workshop Westport Bee Keepers showcase an observational hive and demo how to use local honey in cooking 12-5pm "Cooking Shellfish in Five Easy Minutes!" Kate O'Connor Kennedy 1:00pm "Cooking Pork with Imagination" - Local meat producers, O'Malleys, talk about their products 2:00pm Free "What is Celiac Cooking?" - Great cooking tips for making it tasty!"Evelyn Connor 2:30pm Free "Mayo beef - the best in Europe" - A chat with local butcher, Seamus Hawkshaw 3:00pm Free "Filleting Fish" - Sounds easy? A masterclass by Sean O'Grady, fisherman, who passed on his knowledge and experience when it comes to different styles for different fish 4:00pm Free Saturday 22nd. September, Time: 1pm - 5pm , Venue: Courtyard behind Westport Tourism Office, James Street. Admission: FREE Visit the "Druids Den" and experience the "Riverdance of Cookery". Learn the art of authentic Irish Celtic Cuisine and identify Irish food as it once was (as gaeilge agus bearla); Rory Morahan, The Druid Chef. Saturday 22nd. September, Time: 11am - 5pm , Venue: Courtyard behind Westport Tourism Office, James Street. Admission: FREE Kiddie Korner Activites & Facepainting. The Grace O'Malley/Granuaile Story (Sponsored by Westport House) Saturday 22nd. September, Time: 11am - 5pm , Venue: Courtyard behind Westport Tourism Office, James Street. Admission: €20 per person (includes bike rental and picnic) "Gourmet Greenway Picnic Taster" Cycle from Westport to Newport and back along the award-winning Great Western Greenway. A picnic will be provided packed with produce from the Gourmet Greenway food producers trail en route. Email: orla@westportfoodfestival.ie Saturday 22nd. September, Time: 7pm - 9pm , Venue: TBC Admission: €20 per person Wine Tasting (Sponsored by Wines Direct) Email:orla@westport foodfestival.ie Saturday 22nd. September, Time: 9pm till late , Venue: The Laneway (off Bridge Street) Admission: FREE Late Night Outdoors Foodie Movie Saturday 22nd. September, Time: 7pm till late , Venue: restaurants, hotels, & bars throughout Westport. Admission: €25 per person three-course Westport Food Festival Menu showcasing ingredients from local food producers. Look out for the Westport Food Festival logos on menus! Sunday, 23rd. September, Time: 10am, Venue: Car park at Croagh Patrick. Admission: €20 per person Croagh Patrick Seafood Summit - Mussels & Oyster Tasting. Experience the "high" of fresh Clew Bay seafood from the top of Croagh Patrick. For fit foodies! Hosted by Myles O'Brien, The Tavern, Murrisk. Email: orla@westport foodfestival.ie Sunday, 23rd. September, Time: 11am, Venue: Wyatt Hotel, The Octagon, Westport Admission: FREE "Mushroom Foraging at Knockranny Woods" - Pick and learn about the mushroom family by a GMIT expert. Email: orla@westport foodfestival.ie Sunday, 23rd. September, Time: 1pm, Venue: Westport RC Church, Admission: FREE Family Foodie Treasure Hunt (sponsored by Westport House) Great Family Prizes to be Won! Route: The Crescent > Hotel Westport > Westport House > Westport Quay. Sunday, 23rd. September, Time: TBC, Venue: TBC, Admission: FREE Seafood Foraging (additional information to be provided) Sunday, 23rd. September, Time: 7pm, Venue: Sol Rio Restaurant, Bridge Street, Westport Admission:€40 per person 40 Mile Tasting Menu Experience locally produced food within a 40 mile radius of Westport for E40 (5 Courses). Hosted by Sinead and Jose Barroso of Sio Rio Restaurant. Please contact (098) 28944 to make a reservation Sunday, 23rd. September, Time: 12-5:00pm, Venue: The Marquee, Westport Quay, Admission: see details below... The Quay Seafood & Local Produce BBQ: 5 food options at €10 per adult (includes one child free per adult) "How to Prepare and Smoke Fresh Fish and Meat Products" - Hosted by Doug Priddy from "A Shore Thing", 2:00pm, Free Mussel Production in Clew Bay. Hosted by Padraig Gannon of Croagh Patrick Seafoods, 3:00pm, Free Covey Cocktail Competition: 'Who makes the best cocktail in Westport' ? Watch them "shake it up" for this prestigous title (Sponsored by Dillons) 4:00pm, Free RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) Road Show, All Day, Free Kiddie Facepainting & Pony Rides, All Day, Free The Grace O'Malley/Granuaile Story (Sponsored by Westport House) All Day, Free Sunday, 23rd. September, Time: All day, Venue: Carlton Atlantic Coast Hotel, Admission: FREE Westport Tourism Dessert Competiton. Come and drool at the magnificent desserts created for this competition. Competition forms/information available to download from www.westporttourism.com or phone 087 6167396) Closing Date August 31. PRIZES UP TO €1,000 TO BE WON!! Sunday, 23rd. September, Time: All day, Venue: Connaght Gold, Lodge Road, Westport Admission: FREE Connaght Gold Presentations: Connaght Gold Food Tastings & Demos Farmers Milk distribution information session Come and meet our lovely pets and learn from the experts how to take care of your pets (live pets on-site) For more information on Westport's Food Festival Click Here May June July August September Westport Sings Opening Concert of The Mayo International Choral Festival in association with Westport Lions Club Castlecourt Hotel Tickets from: Downtown Records, Westport Castlecourt Hotel Reception 087-2072448 Thursday, 23 May 2013 - Thursday, 23 May 2013 Enquiry Get Out There! The Westport Adventure Festival Saturday 8th. June - Dualathon (Walking & Cycling) Sunday 9th. June - 10k Great Western Greenway Run Sunday 10th. June - Triathlon Plus: Family Fun Events Zorbing – Zip Wire – Sea Kayaking Inter Schools Splash & ... Westport & the local area Saturday, 08 Jun 2013 - Saturday, 15 Jun 2013 Book Enquiry Westport Horse and Pony Show Drummindoo Stud, Westport, County Mayo. Sunday - Showing Classes: Horses,Ponies & Dogs Monday - Horse and pony jumping Also side attractions on both days www.drummindoo.com info@drummindoo.com Tel: 098-25616 Sunday, 02 Jun 2013 - Monday, 03 Jun 2013 Enquiry Christian Aid Charity Cycle - Great Western Greenway Contact: Andrew at Christian Aid Ireland Tel: + 353 23 8841468 Email: cork@christian-aid.org Saturday, 08 Jun 2013 - Saturday, 08 Jun 2013 Enquiry Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival The Clew Bay Hotel is the official partner for the festival, with three FREE gigs over the weekend. The Rocky Top String Band (Friday 14th June). Roni Stoneman (Saturday 15th. June). The Molly Hicks (Sunday 16th. June... Friday, 14 Jun 2013 - Sunday, 16 Jun 2013 Enquiry Westport Sea Angling Festival Shore and boat competitions available. Now in it's 57th. year! Contact: Julie Connolly www.westportseaanglingfestival.eu Wednesday, 19 Jun 2013 - Sunday, 23 Jun 2013 Enquiry Westport Triathlon The Westport Triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon, inlcuding a 750m swim, a 20K cycle ride, and a 5 k run through the scenic grounds of Westport House. €35 per competitor. Register at www.westporttriclub.ie Saturday, 22 Jun 2013 - Saturday, 22 Jun 2013 Enquiry The Westport Festival of Music & Food 2013 Enjoy one of Ireland's emerging new premier arts & music festivals - back for a spectacular second year in the dramatic surroundings of Westport House! www.westportfestival.com Saturday, 29 Jun 2013 - Sunday, 30 Jun 2013 Enquiry The Clew Bay Half-Marathon A 21km marathon race along the gentle shores of Clew Bay in Co.Mayo Start: 12Noon. Entry: €40 Contact: James Morrison 087 - 3540160 clewbay2011@gmail.com to register. Saturday, 03 Aug 2013 - Saturday, 03 Aug 2013 Enquiry Croagh Patrick Annual National Pilgrimage Festival Climb Ireland's most celebrated mountain on 'Reek Sunday', 28th. July 2013. A programme of special events and activities is planned for this special week. www.croagh-patrick.com www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com Tuesday, 23 Jul 2013 - Sunday, 28 Jul 2013 Enquiry Golf Open Week Westport Golf Club www.westportgolfclub.com Friday, 02 Aug 2013 - Sunday, 11 Aug 2013 Enquiry Gaelforce West Gaelforce West is the largest one day adventure race in Europe! You will make your way through 67km of the most demanding and magnificent areas of Mayo, on foot, by kayak and by bike. Register www.gaelforceevents.com ... Saturday, 17 Aug 2013 - Saturday, 17 Aug 2013 Enquiry Run for Rescue Louisburgh – Westport Half Marathon In aid of - Mayo Mountain Rescue Mary Walsh 086-8371669 Email:mary.walsh@ireland.com Sunday, 01 Sep 2013 - Sunday, 01 Sep 2013 Enquiry Westport Chamber Music Festival The inaugural event - featuring Catherine Leonard & Hugh Tinney, Redmond O'Toole, & the RTE Vanbrugh Quartet. Musical recitals to include Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms & Kreisler. www.classicallinks.ie Friday, 06 Sep 2013 - Sunday, 08 Sep 2013 Enquiry Westport Food Festival The third Westport Food Festival incorporates both day and evening events in and around chosen venues across Westport Town, Murrisk and the Quays with activities to suit the whole family. www.westportfoodfestival.ie Friday, 06 Sep 2013 - Sunday, 08 Sep 2013 Enquiry Westport Arts Festival Westport Arts Festival is a celebration of the Arts - the programme is always different, interesting and exciting. This year’s festival represents one of the most ambitious to date. www.westportartsfestival.com Monday, 30 Sep 2013 - Sunday, 13 Oct 2013 Enquiry