Armagh’s food and drink scene will take centre stage this September when the Armagh Food & Cider Festival returns for four days of food, cider and orchard experiences.
The festival will run from 3 to 6 September 2026, with more than 40 experiences planned across the Orchard County. The programme is aimed at both local residents and visitors, offering opportunities to explore local produce, orchard culture and food-led events.
What is planned in Armagh
Family-run orchards, cider makers, chefs and artisan producers will feature throughout the festival schedule. Organisers are combining informal food experiences with practical sessions intended to show how local food and drink are made.
The programme includes fire-cooked feasts, orchard tours, artisan markets, cocktail masterclasses and afternoon teas. One of the featured events is the Woodland Supper, where guests will dine beneath the trees in an outdoor setting.
Visitors will also have the chance to explore a working cider orchard with Long Meadow Cider and learn more about the production behind Armagh’s cider offering. The festival’s Cider & Screams event will bring a murder-mystery theme to the programme, challenging guests to test their detective skills.
Cooking, cider and the Bramley apple
For those looking for a hands-on experience, Cooking with Fire will involve preparing food over an open fire. Across the wider programme, attendees will be able to move between orchard activities, food events and experiences led by local producers.
The festival will celebrate the PGI Armagh Bramley Apple, as well as the people, producers and stories connected with the region’s food and drink tradition. Its focus on the Bramley apple reflects Armagh’s established identity as an orchard region.
With afternoon teas, artisan markets, interactive cooking, orchard visits and cider experiences, the festival is designed to give residents and visitors several ways to engage with Armagh’s food traditions during September.
Tickets and event information
Tickets and further information are available through Visit Armagh’s food and cider festival website. Booking arrangements may differ between individual experiences, so prospective attendees are advised to check the official listing for each event before booking.