Bia Bofinne – A Taste of Inishbofin

‘Bia Bofinne – A Taste of Inishbofin’ celebrates all things local, with a focus on traditional food, arts and crafts from this exceptionally beautiful part of the country.

Inishbofin Food Festival 2026 – A Taste of Inishbofin – Friday 18th – Sunday 20th September

Bia Bó Finne – also known as the Inishbofin Food Festival – is an annual celebration of culinary delights set against the stunning backdrop of Inishbofin Island.

A three day festival; starting with wonderful cultural experiences, followed by two days of workshops and dining experiences. Not forgetting the wonderful guided food trails, with flavourful samplings designed to highlight the island’s finest local produce and culinary talent.

Join us for a weekend of exploration and take in the breathtaking coastal scenery, discover the stories behind our food, and savour a true taste of Inishbofin.

Festival Guide

Friday  18th September 

• 17:00 – Opening of the Festival: Bia Bó Finne 2026
  • Inishbofin Community Centre
  • Wine & Food offering, local produce.
• 18:30 – Wine Tasting
  • The Beach Bar
  • With Pascal Playon of Tindal Wines

Saturday 19th September

• 11:00 – Workshop for Children
  • Inishbofin Community Centre
  • With Claire Walsh
• 11:00 – “Inishbofin Seaweed Secrets”
  • Aileen Murray’s cottage East End
  • With Marie Power (Maximum 15 People – Booking Essential – First Come, First Served)
• 14:30 to 15:45 – “All Things Lamb”
  • Inishbofin Community Centre
  • With Jack McCarthy and Jonathan Keane
• 16:15 to 18:00 – “Ready, Steady, Chef” – Fish filleting & knife skills.
  • Inishbofin Community Centre
  • With Hal Dawson and Neil Shirt
• Evening Special: Festival Dinner
  • The Beach Bar
  • For approximately 30 people
  • Booking essential: [email protected] 

Sunday 20th September

• 10:00 – Baking Workshop
  • Doonmore Hotel
  • With Cliona Coyne of “Berrytree” brand and Laura Donovan of So Doh in Renvyle.
• 12:30 – 14:30  Food Trails
  • East Trail: Outside Community Centre at 12:15
  • West Trail: Outside Doonmore Hotel at 12:15 
  • Guided walking route, stops will be made along the route where you will be presented with food offerings from various establishments.
  • (Maximum 30 people per trail – Booking Essential – First Come, First Served)
• 14:30 – Fermenting and Pickling Vegetables for Winter
  • Community Centre
  • With Rory Gartlan and Laura Pusceddu from Bia Cultures. (Maximium 15 people – Booking Essential – First Come, First Served)