Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival is one of Ireland’s most unique summer celebrations, blending culinary delights with vintage rock ’n’ roll energy in the charming town of Enniscorthy, County Wexford. Held each August Bank Holiday weekend, the festival features food markets, cookery demos, artisan tastings, and family activities, alongside live rockabilly music, retro cars, and lively dance events. Streets come alive with the rhythm of the 1950s as visitors enjoy delicious local produce and nostalgic entertainment. Combining Irish hospitality, culinary creativity, and retro flair, the Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival offers a flavorful, feel-good experience for all ages.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3, 2026. Official dates · Venue listing.
• Programming (markets, demos, workshops, gigs) is published by the organizer; confirm day-by-day times on the official site. Official festival page.
LOCATION
• Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland (town-wide programming). Open in Google Maps.
• Food Marquee location: Enniscorthy Castle, Castle Hill, Enniscorthy, Y21 AW90, Ireland. Open in Google Maps · Castle event listing.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• The organizer advertises a free Food Marquee (chef demos/producer showcases). Official festival page.
• Some workshops/classes and venue-specific events may have their own booking/payment requirements; confirm in official updates and the venue listings. Venue listing · Official updates.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Parking guidance (official): on-street parking plus designated car parks (including 1798 Centre, CBS, and Parnell Rd); designated disabled parking is listed at AIB Carpark, Slaney Place. Parking (official).
• Travel options (car, bus, train, sea) are summarized on the organizer’s “Getting Here” page. Getting here (official).