Taste of Sligo Food Festival 2025

Following on from the success of its 2024 inauguration, the Taste of Sligo Food Festival is back in Queen Maeve’s Square this September.

The brainchild of food guru Anthony Gray, the food festival brings the cream of top chefs and food producers to the town on Friday, 19^th, Saturday, 20^th and Sunday, 21st of September 2025. Cookery demonstrations, al fresco dining, live music plus a host of artisan food stalls and food trucks will all compete for attention in the new civic space. It will highlight the rich food culture and food tourism in Sligo.

“This is the fulfilment of a dream for me”, enthuses the charismatic Anthony Gray who owns Eala Bhán and Hooked restaurants and is a founding member of Sligo Food Trail, “A Taste of Sligo is going to showcase everything that’s good about food in this county as well as bringing in some top chefs from around the country. This is going to be an annual celebration of food in the northwest”.

Professional cookery demonstrations will run from 12:30pm on both days with MC Tracie Daly of Ballymaloe fame introducing celebrity chefs and local culinary stars. Live musical entertainment will keep the atmosphere buzzing and toes tapping all day long. Organisers expect a dynamic combination of Sligo locals, businesses and visitors joining in the festival and christening the brand new Queen Maeve Square in style, and with excellent taste.

The Taste of Sligo Food Festival is supported by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Rural Innovation and Development Fund (RIDF), Sligo BID, Sligo Food Trail, Visit Sligo, Sligo County Council, Fáilte Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way and Sligo Chamber of Commerce, Whitesides SuperValu, Expert Electrical and Hawks Rocks Distillery.

Festival Tickets

Festival tickets are available through Eventbrite.

Chefs and Food Demonstration Bios

Coming soon.

FAQ

Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available on Eventbrite online or with cash/tap your card at the entrance. The weekend ticket is available online or at the entrance.

What’s included in my ticket?
Entrance to cookery demonstrations from 12pm daily until 7pm with celebrity and local Chefs. Free face painting, live music, cupcake decorating, arts and crafts, competitions and cartoon characters photo opportunities.

What’s excluded from my ticket?
Food, alcohol and kids zone activities. Visitors can choose from 30 food and drink vendors, Zorbing, Trampolining and Kids Rides in the Kids zone.

Are children allowed?
Yes, children are allowed to attend the festival. They must be supervised at all times and attend with a ticketed adult. U12 are free of charge.

Is there car parking?
No car parking is allowed in Queen Maeve Square. Car and bus parking information: https://www.sligococo.ie/parking/ParkinginSligo/

Are buggies allowed?
Yes but we advise baby carriers where possible.

Is the festival accessible?
Yes the festival is accessible to wheelchair users.