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Food and Cider Events

Big Flavours. Local Stories. One Delicious Weekend.

Discover the flavours of Armagh, Northern Ireland’s Food Heartland, with a weekend of food and cider experiences, from tastings and dining experiences to orchard tours, foodie trails and seasonal feasts. Browse the events below and start planning your Food & Cider Weekend.

Six-Course Tasting Menu – 2nd September | Newforge House

NEWFORGE HOUSE

Sushi Cookery Class – 3rd September | Armagh City Hotel

Close-up of assorted sushi rolls topped with avocado, sesame seeds, and fish, served on a black plate with garnish.

Cocktails & Canvas – 3rd September | Long Meadow Cider

Person painting a landscape scene on a canvas set on an easel.

Mexican Banquet – 3rd September | The Vault

Soft tacos filled with chopped steak, fresh herbs, and vegetables, served with lime wedges on a rustic surface.

Smoke & Soul – 3rd September | On the Hoof

Man DJing in On the Hoof

Cheese Fondue and Cider - Three Course Dining Experience – 3rd September | Blackwell House

Bread with Cheese Fondue

Wine V Cider – 3rd September | Groucho's On the Square

Bottle of cider beside a basket and scattered apples on a rustic wooden surface.

Flash Fiction – 3rd September | Crannagael House

Woman speaking at a microphone while reading from notes at a lectern during an Flash Fiction event.

Food and Cider Weekend Afternoon Tea – 3rd - 5th September | Seagoe Hotel

Seagoe Hotel AfternoonTea

Tayto Tours – 3rd & 4th September | Tayto Castle

Open bag of Tayto cheese and onion crisps spilling onto a wooden surface, with additional packets in the background.

Woodland Supper – 4th & 5th September | Old Game Keepers House

Large stretch tent set up outdoors with people seated inside at a gathering on a grassy lawn.

Crannagael Supper Club – 4th September | Crannagael House

Crannagael Supper Club

DJ & Pizza Party – 4th September | The Vault

Pizza as record in DJ decks

Traditional Irish Baking – 4th & 5th September | Wee Buns

Rustic homemade soda bread wrapped in a striped cloth, resting on a wooden surface outdoors in sunlight.

Seafood Supper Club – 4th September | Salt Kitchen

Cooked lobsters arranged on a wooden board with herbs, ready to serve.

Cocktail Making Masterclass – 4th September | The Hole in the Wall

Row of apple cocktails garnished with slices, beside a crate labeled “Armagh Orchard Apples.”

Murder Mystery – 4th and 5th September | Armagh Cider Company

Wooden crates filled with apples in a misty orchard at night, lit by a lantern and distant light.

Five Course Tasting Dinner – 4th September | Blackwell House

Plate of mixed green salad with leafy greens, cheese, and toppings on a white dish.

A Taste of Armagh: Food & Cider Tour – 5th September | Armagh City

Tour guide Donna Fox wearing an “Armagh Food & Cider Weekend” apron presenting a wooden board of loaded tacos in a warmly lit setting with fairy lights in the background.

Plot to Plate with a Crannagael Twist – 5th September | Crannagael House

Person wearing an “Armagh Food and Cider Weekend” apron carrying a tray of white wine glasses outdoors

Pawtastic Brunch – 5th September | Old Game Keepers House

Dog being given a small cupcake by a person outdoors on grass.

Cider Tasting Masterclass – 5th September | The Market Place Theatre

Tray of small cider glasses being served by a person wearing an “Armagh Food and Cider Festival” apron.

Luxury Afternoon Tea – 5th September | Blackwell House

Assorted afternoon tea items including sandwiches, savoury bites, and small desserts on display.

Tapas on the Terrace – 5th September | Armagh City Hotel

Outdoor table set with tapas-style dishes, including skewered bites, melon with ham, breaded foods, and glasses of white wine.

Coffee tasting from around the World – 5th September | The Market Place Theatre

Top-down view of a coffee tasting setup with a portafilter filled with ground coffee, a second portafilter holding whole beans, and a cup of latte with heart-shaped foam art on a metal surface.

Artisan Street Market – 5th September | Market Street, Armagh

Woman wearing an Armagh Food and Cider Weekend apron holding a tray of baked goods at a market stall.

Needle Felted Orchard – 5th September | The Market Place Theatre

Illustrated apple orchard with red apples on trees, rendered in a soft, felted art style.

Sundown Market – 5th September | Solitude Park

Outdoor crowd facing a stage at a live event with trees in the background.

Botanical Gel Plate Printing Workshop – 5th September | Navan Centre and Fort

Botanical Gel Plate Printing Workshop

Tipsy Tapas – 5th September | The Vault

Glass of orange cocktail garnished with a slice, served with tapas and olives on a table.

Kids Cooking Workshop with The Cool Food School – 5th September | Armagh Planetarium

Person holding a frying pan of food while wearing an apron in a studio kitchen setting.

Cider in the City – 5th September | Shambles Yard

Person playing an electric guitar on stage in front of a large outdoor crowd.

Protein - ‘Fuel and Flavour’ a Masterclass by Auntie Joy – 5th September | The Market Place Theatre

Woman wearing glasses and an apron working in a kitchen setting with food display in the background.

Apple Picking Tour & Harvest Late Lunch – 6th September | Long Meadow Cider

Apples growing on a tree branch with leaves and water droplets.

Cooking With Fire – 6th September | Old Game Keepers House

Person demonstrating outdoor cooking over a wooden table while a small group watches nearby.

Afternoon Tea – 6th September | Ardress House

Tiered stand with scones, cakes, and desserts set for afternoon tea in an elegant indoor setting.

Special Menu – 3rd - 6th September | Blend & Batch

Blend & Batch Food & Cider Weekend Specials

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