Last year’s pilot event was a huge success.

Now the merry band of foodies behind Cork on a Fork Fest, a celebration of food and dining in Cork City, have announced it will return for five days of feasting and fun this summer.

The festival will bring a host of new food experiences, from food trails, tasting masterclasses, street events, bite-size food talks, and cooking demos to special dishes, to hungry revellers from August 16th to 20th, 2023.

“Our aim is to position Cork City as a vibrant food destination and help create a more diverse and sustainable night-time economy,” said Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr Deirdre Forde.

“Our city is packed with talented chefs, great places to eat, Michelin-rated restaurants, fun pubs, new outdoor dining spots, and the famous English Market. Cork also has an incredible range of producers – from artisan cheese to smoked fish, craft beer and more.

“Cork on a Fork Fest is an opportunity to showcase our authentic food experiences.”

Businesses interested in participating are invited to contact organisers by emailing corkonaforkfest@gmail.com. Details of the full programme for August 2023 will be announced in the coming months