This year’s Waterford Harvest Festival is on the horizon as the annual event returns this week.

In addition to festival highlights such as the Bridgerton Symphonic and Yoga Breakfast, this year’s event promises a vibrant celebration of food, music, arts, and community, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Some of the festival’s family friendly highlights include: the Junior Master Chef Showdown, the ArtStorm Workshop and the Harvest Festival Market which showcases the best of local and Irish-based producers.

Now in its 16th year, acclaimed chef Keith Boyle joins the festival as Culinary Director for 2025.

Last year’s festival welcomed a record 55,000 visitors, with many events selling out in advance.

The Waterford Harvest Festival runs from Friday the 5th of September to Sunday the 7th.

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