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Darina Allen

Darina Allen

COOKERY DEMO

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 5pm
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Join chef Darina Allen for a special bread-making demo and book signing event in celebration of her new cookbook, The New Ballymaloe Bread Book, published by Gill Books on 26 October 2023.
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REWILDING – CREATING DIVERSE HABITATS ON YOUR LAND 

REWILDING – CREATING DIVERSE HABITATS ON YOUR LAND 

WITH BRIAN O’TOOLE OF WILDACRES 

  • Monday 30th October 
  • 11am 
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • €10 + booking fee
Join Brian O’Toole of Wildacres to learn about the process and potential of rewilding your land (no matter what the size!). Find out how you can attract an array of fascinating and stunning wildlife to your land, for you to observe and enjoy throughout the seasons
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SAVOUR WINE & TAPAS TASTINGS

SAVOUR WINE & TAPAS TASTINGS

KEN HARKER, STATHAMS & WINE EXPERT OWEN MURPHY, WINES DIRECT

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 2.30pm
  • The Orangerie, Butler House Garden
  • €25 + bkg
Statham’s Restaurant head chef Ken Harker is coming out of his kitchen to bring some of his delicious small plates to match a range of organic and biodynamic wines selected for this special wine and food tasting event.
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Derval O’Rourke

Derval O’Rourke

COOKERY DEMO WITH EDWARD HAYDEN

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 2pm
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Join Irish Olympian, and busy mum of two, Derval O’Rourke, as she chats to chef Edward Hayden about the benefits of frozen and how using more frozen fruit and vegetables can help Irish households live and eat well.
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SAVOUR WINE & TAPAS TASTINGS

SAVOUR WINE & TAPAS TASTINGS

RODRIGO GONZALEZ, TABU TAPAS & WINE EXPERT OWEN MURPHY, WINES DIRECT

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 4.30pm
  • The Orangerie, Butler House Garden
  • €25 + bkg
Try new flavours and textures in wildly inventive matches, accompanied by low intervention wines from Wines Direct, the market leader in sourcing artisan wines from independent winemakers.
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Rachel Allen

Rachel Allen

COOKERY DEMO

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 1.30pm
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Irish Chef and TV presenter best known for her work as a cooker, teacher and presenter of her popular cooking shows including “Rachel’s Favourite Food at Home”, “Bake!”, and “All Things Sweet”.
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Rory O’Connell

Rory O’Connell

COOKERY DEMO

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 3.30pm
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Rory is part of one of Ireland’s great food families and co-founder of the famous Ballymaloe Cookery School alongside sister Darina Allen. A classically trained chef he has trained in some of the top kitchens around the world.
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Michelin Star Savour Dining

Michelin Star Savour Dining

AT MOUNT JULIET ESTATE

  • Thursday 26th October
  • 6.30pm-9pm
  • Lady Helen, Mount Juliet Estate, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
  • €125 per person
Indulge in the Lady Helen seven-course tasting menu at the special price of €125. Guided by the seasons and bounty from the estate, each course at Lady Helen is a celebration of its ingredients, elegantly pared back to deliver extraordinary flavour. 
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Taste of the Mediterranean

Taste of the Mediterranean

7 COURSE TASTING MENU AT ARÁN

  • Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October
  • 7pm
  • Barrack Street, R95 YF30
  • €70 | €100 with Spanish Wine Pairing
Using ingredients and inspiration from their visits to these food rich regions throughout the years, Bart Pawlukojc and Nicole Server-Pawlukojc have designed a beautiful 7 course tasting menu which will transport you to the Mediterranean.
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Edward Hayden and Anne Neary

Edward Hayden and Anne Neary

COOKERY DEMO

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 3pm
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Join festival favourites and local celebrity chefs Edward Hayden and Anne Neary on the Savour Stage for cooking, chats and plenty of craic!
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Dance & Dine at The Brasserie

Dance & Dine at The Brasserie

WITH DANCING WITH THE STARS JUDGE BRIAN REDMOND

  • Friday 27th October
  • 7.30pm
  • The Brasserie, Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
  • €50
This Savour weekend, put on your dancing shoes and join Brian at the Brasserie as he shows you the steps, while enjoying a delicious tasting menu from chef Wesley Bearpark at the fabulous Brasserie Restaurant.
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Smithwick’s Ales, Muse Tacos & Live Music

Smithwick’s Ales, Muse Tacos & Live Music

AT SMITHWICK'S BARREL YARD

  • Sunday 29th October 
  • 6pm - 10.30pm
  • Smithwick's Barrel Yard
  • Free Entry
Enjoy an evening of great food, famous ale, and live music at Smithwick’s Barrel Yard! Muse Kilkenny will be cooking up a storm, offering various kinds of tasty tacos that pair delectably with Smithwick’s ales.
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STATHAM’S FARM TO FORK TOUR OF FLAVOUR

STATHAM’S FARM TO FORK TOUR OF FLAVOUR

With Ken Harker & Rachel Allen

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 7.30pm 
  • Statham's Restaurant, Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel
  • SOLD OUT
Join us at Statham’s for an extraordinary five-course culinary experience that will transport you across our county, highlighting the remarkable flavours of Kilkenny’s freshest ingredients.
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FOODPRENEURS – Growing your food business

FOODPRENEURS – Growing your food business

TARGETING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOOD ENTREPRENEURS

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 10am
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
As Savour Kilkenny celebrates its 15th anniversary as one of Ireland’s longest and best-established food festivals, it returns to its roots in focusing on growing the number of local and artisan food producers.
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Nathalie Lennon

Nathalie Lennon

FOOD AS FUEL FOR EXERCISE

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 12noon
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Join KCLR’s Nathalie Lennon on the Savour mainstage to learn about fuel for exercise. She’ll be answering your questions while showing you how to make some of her favourite nutritious snacks! 
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CAKEFACE KIDS HALLOWEEN BAKING

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CAKEFACE KIDS HALLOWEEN BAKING

COOKERY DEMO WITH LAURA GANNON

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 10.15am
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Join Laura and her junior apprentice for some Halloween baking! There will be mixing, piping, decorating and a bit of messing as Laura and her helpers show you how to make some spooky and seasonal delights.
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Jess Murphy

Jess Murphy

COOKERY DEMO

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 1pm
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Jess Murphy is a New Zealand-born chef. She moved to Ireland in 2003 and opened the doors to Kai Restaurant in 2011. Kai is the Maori word for food and Jess loves to bring a taste of New Zealand everywhere she goes!
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Kevin Dundon

Kevin Dundon

COOKERY DEMO

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 12noon
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Arguably one of Ireland’s best-loved and most recognised chefs, Kevin can usually be found busy at work in one of Dunbrody House kitchens, the cookery school, or online. For the last 15 years, Kevin has worked with supermarket retailers SuperValu Ireland. 
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Halloween – Get the Most Out of Your Pumpkin

Halloween – Get the Most Out of Your Pumpkin

WITH DENISE WALSH

  • Friday 27th October
  • 1.30pm – 3pm
  • Loughboy Library
  • Free
Join Denise Walsh for a 90-minute Workshop at Loughboy Library. Get the best out of your pumpkin flesh and pumpkin seeds with a delicious selection of seasonal recipe ideas. Booking required.
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Sip & Savour: A Paris Texas Wine Affair

Sip & Savour: A Paris Texas Wine Affair

6 COURSE TASTING MENU AND WINE PAIRINGS

  • Thursday 26th October
  • 6.45pm
  • Paris Texas, Bar & Restaurant
  • €49.95
Join us in kicking off the Kilkenny Savour weekend at “Sip & Savour: A Paris Texas Wine Affair.” Embark on a gastronomic journey featuring six delectable courses showcasing the finest seafood and locally sourced meats from Irish shores and soils.
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Conor Spacey

Conor Spacey

COOKERY DEMO

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 11am
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
‘Use it up’ with Conor Spacey. Recipes to use up the staples going off in your kitchen. Bought too much milk this week? Conor will show you how to put it to good use. Helping you stretch your ingredients and avoiding waste.
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Louis Latour Burgundy Wine & Cheese Tasting

Louis Latour Burgundy Wine & Cheese Tasting

PREMIUM BURGUNDY WINE TASTING WITH LOUIS LATOUR!

  • Friday 27th October
  • 5pm
  • Sullivan's Taproom Secret Garden
  • €30
Enjoy a superb evening in the heart of Kilkenny city and sample a specially curated range of some of our favourite Louis Latour wines!
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All Ireland Whiskey Tasting

All Ireland Whiskey Tasting

TASTE A RANGE OF WHISKIES FROM ALL FOUR PROVINCES OF IRELAND!

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 2pm-3.30pm | 4:30pm-6pm
  • Sullivan's Taproom Secret Garden
  • €25
The 4 provinces are coming to the home of Whiskey! Taste a range of award-winning Irish whiskies from 5 different distilleries – from all four corners of the Island
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‘MAKE THE BAKER’ 

‘MAKE THE BAKER’ 

CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP 

  • Saturday 28th October 
  • 11.30am-1pm | 3pm - 4.30pm 
  • Wired Irish Crafts Candle Studio, Castleyard 
  • €70 
Join a special Wired Irish Crafts and candles workshop to create your own soy-based candle and wax melts. With a glass of prosecco on arrival and special treats.
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SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

WILD ART AND FOOD

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 1.30pm
  • Butler Gallery
  • Free - Booking Required
Conversation and live demonstration on art, wild food and sustainability with Artist Eamon Colman and Food Designer Clare Anne O’Keefe
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KIDS HALLOWEEN COOKING CLASS 

KIDS HALLOWEEN COOKING CLASS 

WITH THE COOL FOOD SCHOOL 

  • Sunday 29th October 
  • 11am | 1pm (1 hour duration)  
  • Kilkenny Design Centre, The Parade 
  • €15 per child  
Join Deirdre from the multi award winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive, kids Halloween cooking class.
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Knife Skills Workshop

Knife Skills Workshop

WITH PATRICK BRENNAN & CHEF JOHN WHELAN

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 10am | 11.30am | 1pm | 2.30pm
  • 3a Castle Yard, The Parade
  • €15
Join Patrick Brennan, an expert knife craftsman to learn about knife techniques, sharpening and maintenance. Devils Menu chef John Whelan will put the knives to the test with a meat carving demo.
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Kytelers Inn Whiskey Tasting

Kytelers Inn Whiskey Tasting

WITH BALLYKEEFE DISTILLERY

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 4pm
  • Kytelers Inn, St. Kieran’s St.
  • €20
Join us in the medieval bar of Kytelers Inn to taste a number of different whiskeys & spirits from Kilkenny’s very own local distillery. 
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Tom Phelan, Mount Juliet

Tom Phelan, Mount Juliet

MICHELIN STAR PATISSERIE MASTERCLASS

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 11am
  • Savour Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Join Tom Phelan, Head Pastry Chef of the renowned Michelin-starred Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Estate, for a patisserie masterclass featuring delectable sweet treats.   
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SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

WILD SAMHAIN CHEESE

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 2.30pm-4pm
  • Butler Gallery
  • Tickets €20, Teens €10
Make cheese from scratch, learn about paint made from milk and create your own edible artwork made with dyes foraged from nature. Inspired by Artist Eamon Coleman’s exhibition ‘Twenty Eight Acres’
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VEGETABLE BLOCK PRINTING 

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VEGETABLE BLOCK PRINTING 

PARENT & CHILD WORKSHOP WITH THE BUNTING FAIRY 

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 10.30am -12pm 
  • Bunting Fairy, Castle Yard 
  • €60 per adult + child 
Join the BuntingFairy in Kilkenny Castle Yard for a vegetable block printing workshop. Spend some creative time together, while making matching aprons that you can wear again and again!
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YOGA BRUNCH BLISS 

YOGA BRUNCH BLISS 

SAVOUR LIFE, A MORNING OF YOGA, DELICIOUS BRUNCH & COMMUNIITY CONNECTION 

  • Sunday 29th October 
  • 11am 
  • Koru Wellness, Castle Yard 
  • €50 
SAVOUR LIFE: A morning of gentle yoga, delicious brunch and connection in community, leaving you feeling nourished, heart, body and soul. 
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Gardening For the Future

Gardening For the Future

WITH DEE SEWELL OF GREENSIDE UP

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 4.15pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Garden more sustainably creating a brighter future for all! This talk will cover a broad range of topics including lawn cutting, plants for pollinators, providing habitats for beneficial creatures, and low maintenance ways of growing our own food.
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Brain Fog & The Food You Eat

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Brain Fog & The Food You Eat

WITH WELLNESS WARRIOR CATHERINE O’KEEFFE AND CHEF JEENY MALTESE

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 2.15pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Talk and cookery demo, highlighting foods that can help reduce brain fog, along with tips to achieve optimal brain function. 
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SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

WILD MILSEAN

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 11.30am -12.45pm
  • Butler Gallery
  • €15
A morning workshop where we make edible art from milk candy decorated with wild and seasonal ingredients inspired by Artist Eamon Coleman’s exhibition ‘Twenty-Eight Acres’
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Healthy Diet, Healthy Body, Healthy Planet

Healthy Diet, Healthy Body, Healthy Planet

A SUSTAINABLE DIET FOR OUR HEALTH & PLANET

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 12.15pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Dr. Sinead Mc Carthy will take us through the research that is ongoing to identify healthy eating guidelines for sustainable diets that are beneficial for both personal and planetary health. 
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Fermentation with Dearbhla Reynolds

Fermentation with Dearbhla Reynolds

SIX ESSENTIAL FERMENTS TWENTY-SIX SAUCES

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 3.15pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Driven by a need for continued wellbeing, a desire for great flavour and a passion for sustainable zero waste practices. Dearbhla presents six essential ferments that the modern kitchen would benefit from.
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SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

IMBIBING ART

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 3.30pm
  • Butler Gallery
  • €18
Taste and savour selected works from the Butler Gallery with specially created cocktails, cordials and libations that are inspired by Art. 
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Microbiomes & Gut Health

Microbiomes & Gut Health

WITH DR. ANN-MARIE EUSTACERYAN

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 11.15am
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Dr Ann-Marie Eustace Ryan is a gut health specialist and author (“Bug of War”) with a keen interest in the microbiome. Learn about the microbiome and get friendly advice on the small changes you can make to improve your own gut health.
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Bosco’s Garden Tour

Bosco’s Garden Tour

SMALL MARKET GARDEN & FOOD FOREST TOUR

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 11am
  • Sunnyhill, Co. Kilkenny,R95 R8Y7
  • €12
Join husband and wife team Shane and Kay on a walk through their holding and learn about permaculture and the growing techniques used to produce their beautiful rich and flavoursome produce. 
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Portuguese Wine & Cheese Tasting

Portuguese Wine & Cheese Tasting

AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED FOR WINE & CHEESE LOVERS!

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 3pm-5pm
  • Sullivan's Taproom Secret Garden
  • €30
Enjoy a superb afternoon in the heart of Kilkenny city and taste a range of specially curated Portuguese wines with industry expert insights.
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HUGHES FARMING PUMPKIN PATCH 

HUGHES FARMING PUMPKIN PATCH 

AT THE SAVOUR MARKET 

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 11am -6pm 
  • Savour Market, The Parade 
  • €3 - €10 
Come along to Hughes Farming Pumpkin Patch at the Savour Market! Pick your last-minute pumpkin from the patch and snap an autumnal family photo! 
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Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytime

Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytime

AT LOUGHBOY LIBRARY

  • Friday 27th October
  • 4pm
  • Loughboy Library
  • Free
Join the Team at Loughboy Library for a special Savour Kilkenny ‘Teddy Bears Picnic & Storytime.’ Children can bring their favourite soft toy and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Booking required.
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Autumnal Afternoon Tea

Autumnal Afternoon Tea

AT BUTLER HOUSE

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 1pm-3pm
  • Butler House, 16 Patrick Street
  • €45 pp
Butler House will host an Autumnal Themed Afternoon Tea in the Lady Eleanor Room overlooking the walled garden on Saturday 30th October for Savour Festival. With signature welcome drink on arrival.
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Clay Rooms Tumbler & Tray Set

Clay Rooms Tumbler & Tray Set

CLAY MAKING WORKSHOP

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 10am-1pm
  • Clay Rooms, Colliers Lane, R95 D432
  • €95
Get creative at the Clay Rooms this Savour weekend and create your own tumbler and tray set. No experience required!
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SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

SAVOUR(ING)ART at Butler Gallery

Gallery Visits & Guided Tours

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • All-day
  • Butler Gallery
  • Free all day with tour at 3pm.
Visit the gallery any time or join an engaging walk-through of modern and contemporary Irish art of the 20th and 21st centuries. 
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The Young Food Producers Market

The Young Food Producers Market

SHOWCASING KILKENNY'S YOUNG CULINARY TALENT

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 1pm - 4pm
  • MacDonagh Junction S.C.
Calling all secondary school students to show off their baking expertise!! Applications are now open. Click ‘Book Now’ to complete the form.
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Caomhán De Brí

Caomhán De Brí

BLAISÍNÍ - FORAGING COOKERY DEMO

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 1.45pm
  • Market Stage, Savour Kilkenny
  • Free
Caomhán will be cooking three recipes featuring local ingredients and foraged flora from right here in Kilkenny. This áitiúil cookery demo promises something unique and special.
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Savour Market

Savour Market

ARTISAN FOOD PRODUCERS AND STREET FOOD FROM ALL AROUND IRELAND

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 10am – 8pm | 10am - 6pm
  • The Parade, Kilkenny City
Sip, sample and shop your way through over 100 artisan food producers and street food vendors from all over Ireland !
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Foraging Workshop & Wild Picnic

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Foraging Workshop & Wild Picnic

WITH EIMEAR MURPHY

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 12noon
  • Kilkenny Castle Park
  • Adult €20 | Teen €10 | u12s €5
Join Eimear Murphy for a foraging workshop and wild picnic in the heart of Kilkenny city this Savour weekend.
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Maria Harte

Maria Harte

LOW FUSS COOKING COOKERY DEMO

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 2.30pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Save time and eat well for days with three delish ways to serve one dish. Low fuss cooking at it’s finest!
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HALLOWEEN COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP 

HALLOWEEN COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP 

AT MACDONAGH JUNCTION 

  • Sunday 29th October 
  • 1pm-4pm  
  • MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre 
  • Free 
FREE Halloween cookie decorating workshop at MacDonagh Junction. Let your little ones creativity run wild in this fun free event!
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Brewers and Distillers Marquee

Brewers and Distillers Marquee

IRISH BEERS & SPIRITS

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 12pm – 7.30pm | 12.30pm - 5.30pm
  • The Parade, Kilkenny City
Sample exceptional Irish beers and spirits, meet the makers and enjoy a drink with friends!
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Sarah De Brun

Sarah De Brun

BOTANICAL CUISINE & SHELLFISH COOKERY DEMO

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 1pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Oysters and freshly foraged ingredients are on the menu for this Savour Open Stage cookery demo. Using Irish oysters and locally foraged ingredients Sarah will inspire you with her passion for Irish shellfish and locally sourced ingredients.
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Madra Monday

Madra Monday

BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEADER NATURAL DOG NUTRITION

  • Monday 30th October
  • 12-4pm
  • The Parade, Kilkenny City
  • Free | €3 Competition entry to Dog Show
Join us for a jam-packed Bank Holiday Monday for all the family to enjoy. With a plethora of goodies for your pooch and plenty to entertain the humans too!
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Agri-Aware Animal Farm

Agri-Aware Animal Farm

LEARN ABOUT FARM ANIMALS

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 11am - 4pm
  • Savour Market, The Parade
  • Free
Agri-Aware’s Mobile Farm is a unique outdoor classroom which educates children and adults through a hands-on learning experience.
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Orla McAndrew

Orla McAndrew

ZERO WASTE COOKERY DEMO

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 12.15pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Zero waste food demo, where Orla will show you three great recipes using a typical leftover ingredient found in many Irish kitchens.  
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Graham Herterich

Graham Herterich

COOKERY DEMO

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 3.45pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
The Cupcake block Graham is well known for creating tasty bakes with both conventional and unusual flavour combinations, using traditional Irish recipes as inspiration.
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Charity Duck Race

Charity Duck Race

ORGANISED BY THE KILKENNY LIONS CLUB

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 2pm
  • Beginning at the Lady Desart Bridge
  • €5 per duck
This year’s race is raising funds for the School of the Holy Spirit who will use the proceeds to develop a number of therapeutic programs.
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Arun Kapil

Arun Kapil

COOKERY DEMO

  • Saturday 28th October
  • 5.15pm
  • Market Stage, The Parade
  • Free
Arun Kapil the ‘Spice Guru’ is a chef, food entrepreneur, spice expert, published author and founder of Green Saffron, the multi-award-winning purveyors of the finest spices, rice, sauces and spice blends, based in Cork, Ireland.
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SAVOUR DINNER WITH BRIAN KENNEDY

SAVOUR DINNER WITH BRIAN KENNEDY

AT PETRONELLA

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 7pm - dinner served at 7.30pm
  • Petronella Restaurant, Butterslip Lane
  • SOLD OUT
Enjoy a menu of autumnal food specially composed by Petronella’s celebrated guest followed by an intimate live music performance.
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An Evening at The Bridge House

An Evening at The Bridge House

With Dylan McGrath & Ed Jolliffe

  • Sunday 29 October
  • 6.30pm
  • The Bridge House, John’s Bridge, Kilkenny.
  • SOLD OUT
For Savour Kilkenny 2023, Keith and Carmel Boyle will be welcoming renowned chef and restaurateur Dylan McGrath and celebrated sommelier Ed Jolliffe to join them at newly opened  Bridge House for a spectacular evening of fine food and wine.
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Face Painting

Face Painting

WITH FANTASY FACE ART

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 11am-5pm
  • Savour Market
  • €3
Creative opportunity for children to feel part of the festive atmosphere. Find the facepainter at the Savour market and choose from one of the special Savour Kilkenny Food Festival face painting designs. 
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Cheese & Charcuterie Workshop

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Cheese & Charcuterie Workshop

WITH THE WILD GRAZER

  • Friday 27th October
  • 7pm - 8.30pm
  • Rothe House, Parliament Street
  • SOLD OUT
Learn the skills and techniques to create edible art and bring home the spoils at this unique and fun event in the beautiful setting of Rothe House
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Beers & Bites Pairing

Beers & Bites Pairing

PAIR SULLIVAN'S BREWING COMPANY'S CORE RANGE AGAINST A 3-COURSE MENU CRAFTED ESPECIALLY

  • Friday 27th October
  • 7pm
  • Sullivan's Taproom Bar
  • SOLD OUT
Soak up the atmosphere and savour the ancient craft of independent, artisan brewing at Sullivan’s Taproom. Pair Sullivan’s Brewing Company’s 4 core beers against a menu built for them.
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Bee-ology

Bee-ology

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT SHOW

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 11.30am | 2.30pm
  • Savour Market, The Parade
  • Free
Weaving together juggling, storytelling, dance, puppetry and a love of all things living, Bee-ology is a funny, heart-warming and interactive outdoor Circus show for young people and their hives.
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Street Entertainment

Street Entertainment

STILTWALKERS

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October
  • 1pm-4pm
  • Savour Market, The Parade
  • Free
Look up to the sky to see our extraordinarily tall diner Dee. You’ll definitely be able to spot her in the crowd! Say hello and grab a picture at the Savour Market.
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Karbunkulis

Karbunkulis

LATVIAN DANCERS

  • Sunday 29th October
  • 1pm | 3pm
  • Savour Market, The Parade
  • Free
A Kilkenny festival favourite these dancers will delight with their colourful costumes and routines.
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Fruity and Dishy

Fruity and Dishy

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT

  • Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th
  • 11am-5pm
  • Savour Market
  • Free
A colourful juggling and plate spinning duo with a cartload of tricks up their sleeve. Join in and try your own skills at this interactive show throughout Savour weekend!   
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