Tickets released in two phases: Fri 20th March 2pm  |  Tue 24th March 10am

24th - 26th April 2026

Markets

Over the festival weekend there is the opportunity to enjoy all that the region has to offer at our markets.

Begin on Thursday with Dungarvan Farmers Market, continue with our traditional Country Market on Friday, browse the stalls at Quayside Saturday while everything comes together in our showcase Festival Market on Sunday.

Dancing and stalls at Sunday Festival Market at Waterford Festival of Food

Thursday 23rd April

Dungarvan Farmers Market
Margadh Feirmeoirí
Grattan Square, 9am – 2pm

The weekly Dungarvan Farmers Market has been running since 2005 showcasing and promoting a wide array of local artisan produce in the centre of town.

In Grattan Square every Thursday, 9am – 2pm

Friday 24th April

Dungarvan Country Market

Margadh Tuaithe
Causeway Tennis Club, 9.30am – 1pm

This multi award winning traditional country market has a wide range of homemade bread and cakes, seasonal vegetables, plants and handmade crafts.

In the clubhouse every Friday, 9.30am – 1pm

Saturday 25th April

Quayside Saturday

Davitt’s Quay
11am – 4.30pm

Join the fun quayside, soak up the festival atmosphere and browse the myriad of stalls as local producers sell hot food and larder staples on the quay.

Sunday 26th April

Festival Market | Margadh na Féile
Town Centre
10am – 5pm
The showpiece of our festival each year, and one of the largest artisan food markets on the island. With over 90 stalls, the market is the perfect showcase for the best producers and artisans of the region.

Meet the producers, fill your basket and stroll the square as you take in the sights, scents and savours of the various stalls.

Entertainment schedules for our festival markets will be posted on our entertainment page prior to the festival.

There are currently no events scheduled.