Ballymaloe Grainstore
At Ballymaloe House Hotel
Shanagarry
Co. Cork P25FH67
Friday: 7.00 pm -Late
Saturday : 9.30am - Late
Sunday: 9.30am - 6.00pm
Dublin: 2 h 30 min| Midleton: 15 min | Cork City: 35 min | Ballycotton: 10 min
We’ll have shuttle buses running to and from the festival grounds from Midleton and Ballycotton throughout the weekend.
See the Full Shuttle Bus Timetable below
Unfortunately we are not allowing dogs into the Festival this year. We are sorry to all our four legged friends and their owners, but we had some very badly behaved pooches last year so we have had to make this call. Service dogs are excluded from this new rule.
Most of our stalls accept both cash and card.
We also provide a cash back facility at the entrance to the Grainstore.
We offer plenty of free on-site parking, including dedicated blue badge spaces for visitors with disabilities.
The festival area is wheelchair-friendly, with lifts and ramps where needed. Some areas of the site are on gravel or grass. Disabled toilets are available. Everyone is welcome!
For more information or photos of access routes, ramps and paths please email thegrainstore@ballymaloe.com
Times shown are estimated departure times.
SHUTTLE BUS TIMETABLE
The timetable is currently being finalized. Please check back soon for the latest updates.
SHUTTLE BUS TIMETABLE
The timetable is currently being finalized. Please check back soon for the latest updates.
SHUTTLE BUS TIMETABLE
The timetable is currently being finalised. Please check back soon for the latest updates.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED BALLYMALOE FESTIVAL OF FOOD May 2026
If you love food, people and great energy, this is your chance to go behind the scenes at one of Ireland’s most loved food festivals. It’s a brilliant way to be part of something unique and contribute to Ireland’s vibrant food culture.
The three-day festival is jam-packed with activities, talks, tastings and meals for food and sustainability lovers, celebrating the journey of exceptional cuisine from soil and sea to our plates.
As a volunteer, you can experience a wide range of supporting roles — including welcoming and helping guests, assisting with talks, demos and tastings, supporting stallholders and event teams — all while soaking up the incredible festival atmosphere. There’s something for everyone at BFF 2026!
Interested?! Get in touch today with Victoria, our volunteer team coordinator at victoria@ballymaloe.com.
Come join the team - we can’t wait to meet you!
Tickets can be purchased on this festival website. Our add-ons go live 1st March 2026.
Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the festival areas.
Yes. The festival is wheelchair-friendly, with lifts, ramps, disabled toilets, and blue badge parking. For more info or photos of access, email thegrainstore@ballymaloe.com.
The Festival is Family Friendly with children under 14 free of charge. We have the Cool Food Programme running over the weekend. Places can be booked through our website.
The food and wine were absolutely delicious, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was so welcoming.
I can’t believe how incredible the Ballymaloe Festival of Food has been over the last two years — it’s truly an amazing weekend.
I’ve taken part in a cocktail-making workshop, an oyster-shucking class, and a Sauvignon Blanc wine tasting beyond Marlborough, which was just beautiful and really special.
Everything is local and from around Ireland, which I absolutely love, while also featuring speakers and chefs from all over.
