Armagh’s food and drink scene will take centre stage from 3 to 6 September 2026, when the four-day Armagh Food & Cider Festival returns with more than 40 experiences planned across the Orchard County.

The festival will celebrate the world-famous PGI Armagh Bramley Apple, alongside the people, producers and stories connected to the region’s food and drink tradition. Family-run orchards, cider makers, chefs and artisan producers will feature prominently across the programme.

For Armagh residents, the festival offers an opportunity to explore local food and cider close to home, while visitors will be given a concentrated introduction to the area’s produce, hospitality and orchard culture.

What is happening at the festival?

The programme is designed to show how local products are made as well as offering opportunities to taste them. Activities will include fire-cooked feasts, orchard tours, artisan markets, cocktail masterclasses and afternoon teas.

The range of events will span relaxed food experiences and more hands-on activities. One featured event is the Woodland Supper, where guests will dine beneath the trees.

Visitors will also be able to explore a working cider orchard with Long Meadow Cider, gaining a closer look at the production behind Armagh’s cider offering. Another event, Cider & Screams, will take the form of a murder mystery experience designed to test guests’ detective skills.

Cooking with Fire will focus on preparing food over an open fire in a hands-on setting. Across the four-day programme, attendees will be able to move between orchard-based activities, food events and producer-led experiences.

Tickets and booking information

Tickets and further information are available through Visit Armagh’s food and cider festival website. Booking arrangements may differ between individual experiences, so people planning to attend should check the official listing for each event before booking.

The festival’s focus on the Bramley apple reflects Armagh’s established orchard identity. Its events will range from afternoon tea to interactive cooking and cider experiences, giving residents and visitors different ways to engage with the region’s food traditions.

The festival announcement was published by Armagh Journal on 22 August 2026 and updated on 23 August 2026.