The award-winning Food and Cider Weekend will be returning to Armagh from September 5-8, offering a mixture of history, culture and cuisine.
This year's festival features over 50 free events to celebrate the Armagh Bramley Apple.
Crannagael House
Crannagael House is a highlight of this year’s programme where it will be hosting four events throughout the festival. Among the standout events is the five-course Bramley Banquet, curated by Gareth Reid of 4 Vicars.
Set in the home of Jane and John Nicholson, whose ancestors planted the first Bramley seedling in County Armagh, it features locally sourced ingredients, including produce grown on the estate, and bespoke wine pairings for each course.
Culinary Crawl
On Friday evening, attendees can join local tour guide Donna Fox for a Culinary Crawl through Armagh city. This guided tour covers the city’s best hospitality venues, offering food and drinks with a 'local twist.'
On Saturday evening, the region will open outdoor foodie markets in both Armagh and Banbridge. These markets aim to showcase the finest local flavours, artisan ciders, and apple juices, all set to the backdrop of live music.
Bramley Apple
Armagh was recognised as Northern Ireland’s Best Food and Drink Experience in 2019 by Tourism NI, including the Bramley Apple, which as of 2012, joined a select group of food and drinks to have been awarded PGI status (Protected Geographical Indication).
Due to their special taste and composition the status means the apple will be protected against imitation throughout the EU and joins a very select group including the Cornish pasty and the Melton Mowbray pork pie.
