Harvest Festival 2017 Brochure

The heart & soul of great local food September 8th-10th www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie #waterfordharvest

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Opening Banquet on The Mall The Olive Tree on the Mall presents a celebration of local produce in partnership with Shane McGrath of The Cliff House and Fergal Walsh of The Seagull Bakery. This is a collaboration of local producers and chefs bringing the very best of Waterford produce to your plate.

This is communal dining over 5 courses where you can satiate your appetite, dining on a selection of Waterford’s finest foods such as glazed pig heads, short ribs, BBQ oysters and lobster, sourdough flat breads, whole Comeragh lamb, and even a few surprises!

There’s also live music throughout the evening with the wonderful Kevin Power Booking essential. Please contact trevor@olivetreewaterford.ie for further info, or check out www.olivetreewaterford.ie Venue: Day/Time: Admission:

The Olive Tree Fri 7pm–10pm €65 per person (includes a welcome Thin Gin cocktail)

Lunch with Takashi Miyazaki One of Japan’s most experienced and innovative chefs will produce a lunch to remember in the wonderful surroundings of La Bohème on Sunday. Owner and Chef of Miyazaki Take Away in Cork, people travel for miles to sample his food.

This is a very rare opportunity to eat Miyazaki’s food in a restaurant setting.

A native of Fukuoka, Japan, Takashi uses real Japanese elements in Miyazaki’s food. Takashi’s 23 years Japanese cooking experience includes catering for heads of state and celebrities, and holding a number of Head Chef positions in both Japan and Ireland. Takashi was named 2015 Chef of the Year by John and Sally McKenna of The McKennas’ Guides, and has won numerous awards, Best World Cuisine in Munster 2017, Best Chef in Cork 2017 at the Irish Restaurant Awards, “Takeaway of the Year 2017”, and “Skill and Innovation Award 2017” at the Asian Food Awards.

He is an advocate for Japanese cooking here in Ireland and his aim for Miyazaki is simple.

“There are so many types of Japanese food. It is like a treasure box. I want people to enjoy the real flavours of Japan.”

This is a multi course lunch and will be a very special and unique occasion for all gastronomes.

The festival is honoured to have Miyazaki’s cooking at Harvest. John and Sally McKenna will introduce the event. Early booking is recommended, tickets from La Bohème, tel. 051 875 645 Venue: La Bohème Day/Time: Sunday, 1pm Admission: €75

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Flahavan’s Fit Family Breakfast

Festival Market Waterford’s Viking Triangle is transformed into every food lovers dream, with a weekend of taste bud tempting events! The Mall will be stuffed with producers showcasing and selling their mouth watering food and beverages. It’s a veritable bounty of Waterford’s finest Harvest.

A FREE Flahavan’s breakfast for all the family to enjoy using all Flahavan’s products, produced locally in the lovely Kilmacthomas. The breakfast will take place in The Granary Café, Munster’s Best Café (2016). Peter from The Granary will create a tasty menu of oaty delights, such as Flahavan’s porridge with toppings, Bircher Muesli, oat cookies, oat breads and granola to accompany some delicious fruit salads, yoghurts, croissants, and other delights, all served with tea or coffee, to set you up for an active morning.

The Festival Market is all about local, quality produce and their dedicated producers.

We’ve worked very hard to make sure there’s something for everyone. It’s for everyone who enjoys good food, from tiny taste buds to mature munchers.

The Se2 Harvest Festival Stage will also have live music every day.

Bring along your bike, or walking shoes, get fuelled up with Flahavan’s, then hit the Greenway for a run, walk or cycle.

Booking essential, tickets available in advance from The Granary Café. A small refundable deposit will be required on booking, to guarantee attendance.

Something for everyone then - just bring your appetite!

Venue: The Mall Days/Times: Fri 1pm-7pm

Sat 11am-7pm

Sun 12pm-6pm Admission: FREE

Venue: The Granary Café Day/Time: Saturday, 9.30am Admission: FREE

Applemarket Street Food Waterford’s iconic Applemarket has recently had a brand new makeover, and Harvest will celebrate this with food served up in these special surroundings. There will be food offerings from lots of the local bars and restaurants, including Heereys, Bodega, Burzza and Gino’s. Line up for pulled or crispy pork from the Pig on a Spit. Freshly cooked burgers will

be available from the barbeque, both meat and vegetarian specials on offer.

This is a great place to meet your friends for that casual Saturday evening get-together.

Applemarket Venue: Day/ Time: Sat 5pm-7.30pm Admission: Pay as you go 3

The Grand Finale at The Bay Tree Bistro

Burzza

The multi award winning chef and owner of the Bay Tree Bistro, and Munster Chef of the Year 2017, Keith Boyle, will send Harvest off in style as a magnificent four course meal brings the 2017 Festival to a close.

Keith will team up with three other extremely talented, award winning, head chefs from the finest restaurants along the banks of the Three Sister Rivers, Billy Whitty of Aldridge Lodge, Wexford, Paul Hynes of La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Wexford and Michelin starred chef Ken Harker of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Kilkenny.

In true Bay Tree Bistro Style, each will create a course showcasing their individual talents, unique flair and their love of food. There’ll also be live music, and a Prosecco Reception on arrival.

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Famous for it’s burgers and pizza, for Harvest Burzza will do a special pairing menu. Offering home made sliders and pizza all weekend, you can pair them with your favourite Metalman Beer.

From Friday to Sunday, pay as you go.

La Bohème Butcher Block Feast On Friday La Bohème are offering a Butchers Block Feast, a special 3 course set menu featuring 28 day aged local beef, prepared by expert Head Chef, Eric Théze.

The Bay Tree Bistro Sun 6.30pm €60. Tickets available from The Bay Tree Bistro

Individual or group reservations from Friday evening, 5.30pm till late.

Ticketed event, tickets available from La Bohème 051 875 645.

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Skillnet: A taste of food and craft Treat yourself at The Skillnet tent in John Roberts Square. They’ve packed lots of exciting local artisan food startup companies into one big tent, so you can discover all that is good to eat from both local producers, and from all over the South East. They’ll happily offer samples of their wares, and ask for your opinions.

This year there will also be a Craft Fair at the event, so you can browse and shop for that special gift for someone, or for yourself!

You won’t leave disappointed, or hungry!

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Johns Roberts Sq Sat 11am-6pm Sun 12pm-5pm FREE

Waterford Country Market Established in 1956, Waterford Country Market recently celebrated 25 years based in Olafs Hall in Waterford’s city centre. Based there every Friday, the local produce for sale includes home baking, fruit, vegetables and even plants! There’s also beautiful hand crafts on offer every week, including hand knits, wood turned lamps and bowls, and there’s even a selection of home-made skin care products on offer! Have a cup of tea or coffee, and a home-made snack, while you browse.

Venue: St Olafs Hall Day/Time: Fri 8am-3pm Admission: FREE

Saturday Market Based in John Roberts Square every Saturday, for Harvest the Saturday Market will also take place on Sunday!

All items for sale are locally produced and include a fantastic selection of cakes, pastries and breads, as well as fruit and veg, and handcrafts.

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Johns Roberts Sq Sat 11am-5pm Sun 12pm-5pm FREE

Ballybeg Greens Whether you have a big or a little space, Ballybeg Greens will show you how to grow your own, with a particular focus on late crops, as we approach Autumn. There will also be “everything you need to know” demo’s, and a shop selling their wares.

John Roberts Sq Venue: Days/Times: Sat 11am-6pm Sun 12pm-5pm

Admission: FREE

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Meet the makers with LEO

Afternoon Tea at The Granary Café

The Waterford Local Enterprise Office offers support and guidance to start-ups, including many amazing Waterford food producers.

This is your chance to come along and meet the people behind those companies.

Hear their food stories, ask them all those questions about how they got where they are, and most importantly have a sample of their many and diverse products.

In the heart of Waterford City, The Granary Café provides excellent dining in a light and relaxing environment, housed in a beautiful and charming quay-side granary built in 1870. Using only the best and the freshest ingredients in all of their dishes, they’re passionate about providing a warm welcome and a good food experience every time

LEO staff will also be on hand to give advice on growing your own business.

When opening The Granary Café in 2006, Peter Fowler, had a simple vision of great homemade food in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. Since then The Granary has grown steadily, and now boasts 7 McKenna guide awards.

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For Harvest, The Granary Café are laying on a sumptuous afternoon tea on Sunday. Treat yourself to tempting finger sandwiches, delicious pastries, and mouth watering desserts, accompanied by a range of teas and coffees. All served in the unique surroundings of this beautiful 19th century building. This is going to be a feast for all the senses. Don’t forget to bring your appetite!

The LEO Tent, The Mall Fri 1pm-7pm Sat 11am-7pm Sun 12pm-6pm FREE

Love Local Lunch Hosted and organised by Waterford Local Enterprise Office, this lunch is a celebration of all that’s local, and showcases food producers from Waterford. Diners will enjoy the best food that Waterford has to offer, followed by our after lunch speaker Colin Jephson of Ardkeen Stores. Colin and his family have been promoting the small local producer for many years by not only offering shelf space but also encouraging them to grow. This event is a great opportunity for all those foodies out there, and also for those in business, who can use this opportunity to network, and enjoy a delicious lunch as well!

Booking essential. Tickets available in advance from the Granary Café.

In association with The Munster Express The Granary Café Venue: Day/Time: Sun 2pm Admission: €12

Tickets available from www.localenterprise.ie/waterford Dooley’s Hotel Venue: Day/ Time: Fri 12.45pm Admission: €15.00 6

GROW HQ & GIY

Ballybricken Fair

Grow, Cook, Eat

Dawn Meats City Farm

Bringing their GROW, COOK, EAT philosophy down the town to the Harvest Festival, GROW HQ (with a little help from GIY) are bringing their unique festival style of laidback, pallet vibes to Harvest. They’ll be showcasing their ethos of GROW, COOK, EAT in a unique area that will demonstrate how easy it is to grow your own.

Sponsored by Dawn Meats, interactive and entertaining demonstrations will take you on that journey from farm to fork, from field to feast. All your foodie questions can be answered here by the producers of some of the best food in the South East. There’s even a pop up farm, where you can pet the animals, watch the sheep shearing or learn how to milk a cow.

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Ballybricken Fair: There’s a nostalgic look back, as Ballybricken Green comes alive with the sights and sounds of the old Fair. Sit on hay bales, listen to music and admire the vintage tractor display. The Agri Aware mobile farm will be on the Green both afternoons, and there’s also falconry, face painting for the kids, and lots more.

Palace Sq Fri 1pm-6pm Sat 11am-6pm Sun 12pm-6pm FREE

GROW HQ Plot to Plate

Special Branch Carvings:

Speaking of beautiful meals, GROW HQ will be serving an amazing menu of the best of award winning food on Saturday September 9th. Freshly picked produce from their own garden teamed with the best of local meat, fish, cheese and poultry, prepared by genius kitchen crew. Book your table for Waterford’s premier plot to plate dining experience at GROW HQ, tel 051 584 422 Venue: Day/Time:

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Over two days John Hayes, Woodcarver extraordinaire, will carry out wood carving demos, using chainsaws, and other specialist tools. There will be two carvings, one based around a Teddy Bears Picnic, and the other inspired by Lugh, the God of Lughnasa, the Harvest Festival.

Ballybricken Venue: Days/Times: Sat & Sun: 12noon-5pm Admission: FREE

Grow HQ Sat 5.30pm, last orders 8.30pm Pay as you go

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Blaa Eating Competition In 2016 the Deise was quite frankly embarrassed when a Corkonian won the Blaa Eating Competition at Harvest. All we could do was hang our heads in shame and cry into our buttered blaas. This is our chance to take back the title! Bring your game face to Harvest on Sunday and hopefully Waterford will triumph this year.

Start training now, then come down to the Mall Stage at 2.30pm on Sunday, and sign up for one of the most eagerly anticipated competitions of the year.

Venue: The Mall Stage Day/Time: Sun 3pm Admission: FREE

BLAA Fest Brunch with The GastroGays at Walsh’s Bakehouse Patrick and Russell, The GastroGays, are in town specially for Harvest and will host two different events.

The first is a Saturday brunch to celebrate the launch of Walsh’s Bakehouse brand new premises. The GastroGays will curate a menu where the humble blaa is the star of the show to give everyone a good feed as well as an appropriate drink. They’ll also share some of their great brunch stories from their travels around the world, including their infamous blaa story, as well as tips and tricks for styling and hosting your own brunch.

There might even be a goodie bag to take home, with some Walsh Bakehouse Treats!

Spaces for this event will be limited, so booking is essential. For tickets, email sales@walshsbakehouse.ie Venue:

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Walsh’s Bakehouse, Lacken Rd Industrial Estate Sat 12.30pm FREE

The GastroGays Brunch Demo Come and join the GastroGays at the Taste of Dawn Meats Tent for a hands on brunch demo, featuring products from Walsh’s Bakehouse, Ardkeen Quality Foodstores and Dawn Meats. Patrick and Russell will take you, step by step, through cooking, hosting and presenting the perfect brunch at home, using the best of local quality ingredients. They’ll talk you through the latest brunch trends in a relaxed, casual and informative setting.

Whether you’re in the catering industry and want to get to grips with the latest brunch trends, a budding food blogger or writer looking for tips, or just want to meet the GastroGays and improve your brunch game, this is the one for you.

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Dawn Meats Demo Tent, Palace Sq Sunday, 12.30pm FREE

Festival Demos with Dawn Meats Come along to Palace Square over the two days of the festival, and participate in cooking demonstrations, with some of Munster’s top chefs, including 2017 Munster Chef of the Year, Keith Boyle. Chefs from some of Waterford’s top restaurants will feature over the two days, and they’ll be using the best of Dawn Meats and other premium butcher products.

Take a seat in this Foodie Tent and watch the chefs cook some fantastic dishes. It’s your chance to ask those foodie questions you always wanted to know the answers to. Find out how to prepare these wonderful dishes at home as there’ll also be free, handy, step by step receipe guides for you to take home, so you can rustle up that very special dish in your very own kitchen.

Saturday 2pm:

3pm:

4pm:

Jamie Dowling from Loko Restaurant, well known for it’s global cuisine, with a local twist.

Jenny Flynn, Head Chef at Faithlegg House Hotel, one of Waterford’s most prestigious resorts.

Eric Théze , Proprietor and Chef, La Bohème, famed for it’s innovative cooking.

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Fergal Phelan, Head Chef at McLearys, one of Waterford’s most popular restaurants.

Michael Buchta, from Momo, the award winning restaurant, offering international cuisine with the best of locally sourced produce.

Keith Boyle, Owner and Award Winning Chef, The Baytree Bistro, known for it’s excellent standard of food.

Palace Square Venue: Days/Times: Sat 2pm - 5pm

Sun 2pm - 5pm Admission: FREE

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Friday Time

Event

Venue

7am - 7pm

Baby HQ ‘Livewell’ Day

Unit 21 Ballinakill Shopping Center

8am - 3pm

Waterford Country Market

St. Olaf’s Hall, Peter Street

5

12.45pm

Love Local Lunch

Dooley’s Hotel

6

1pm-6pm

Se2 Mall Stage

The Mall

14

1pm-6pm

Art Storm

Theatre Royal Vestibule (Purple doors on The Mall)

13

1pm-6pm

GIY Grow, Cook, Eat.

Palace Square

7

1pm - 7pm

Festival Market

The Mall

3

1pm-7pm

Meet The Makers with LEO

The Mall

6

2.30pm

Harvest Readings

The Book Centre

16

4.00pm

Coffee House Lane Roasting Demo

Coffee House Lane Stall, The Mall

16

4.00pm

Autumn Leaves and Tasty Treats

Garter Lane

17

5.30pm onwards

La Bohème Butcher Block Feast

La Bohème

4

5.30pm

Glanbia Sports Nutrition Talk

Garden Room, Medieval Museum

17

7:00 pm

Opening Banquet on The Mall

The Olive Tree

2

8:00 pm

Metalman Rocks, Headline Act: Soul Reason

Bailey’s New Street

14

8:00 pm

Midleton Whiskey Tasting

Revolution

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Time

Event Venue Pip & Pear Pop Up Restaurant, Breakfast with The Barronstrand Street Alison Curtis Show

Saturday 8am-11am

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9.30am

Flahavan’s Fit Family Breakfast

The Granary Café

11am - 5pm

Art on the Railings

Viking Triangle

11am - 6pm

GIY Grow, Cook, Eat

Palace Square

7

11am- 6pm

Saturday Market

John Roberts Square

5

11am - 6pm

Skillnet: A Taste of Food and Craft

John Roberts Square

5

11am - 6pm

Ballybeg Greens Shop and Workshops

John Roberts Square

5

11am - 6pm

Art Storm

Theatre Royal Vestibule (Purple doors on The Mall)

13

11am - 7pm

Meet The Makers with LEO

The Mall

6

11am - 7pm

Festival Market

The Mall

2

12pm

Pip & Pear Pop Up Restaurant, Lunch

Barronstrand Street

12

12pm-5pm

Fitfood and Wellness: My Yoga Day

Cathedral Square

18

12pm - 5pm

Ballybricken Fair

Ballybricken

7

12pm-5pm

Dawn Meats City Farm

Ballybricken

7

12pm-5pm

WIT Calmast Workshops

Cathedral Square

13

12pm - 5pm

“Special Branch” Woodcarving Demos

Ballybricken

7

12pm - 7pm

Se2 Mall Stage

The Mall

14

12.30pm

Brunch with The GastroGays

Walsh’s Bakehouse

8

12.30-5pm

Junior HQ

Ballybricken

7

1:00 pm

Blackwater Gintastic Lunch Trail

Davy Mac’s Bar & Bodega

15

10

3

Time 1:00 pm

Event Ireland’s Ancient Feast

Venue Annestown

2:00 pm

Jamie Dowling (Loko) - Cooking Demo

Dawn Meats Expo, Palace Square

9

2:00 pm

Willow Weaving Workshop

Georges Court Shopping Centre

16

2pm onwards

Craft Beer and Oyster Fest

Viking Longboat at The Reg

14

3:00 pm

Jenny Flynn (Faithlegg) - Cooking Demo

Dawn Meats Expo, Palace Square

9

3:00 pm

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Garter Lane

17

3.30pm onwards

Metalman Rocks: Lorcan Reidy & Jawbone

Bailey’s New Street

14

4:00 pm

Eric Théze (La Bohème) - Cooking Demo

Dawn Meats Expo, Palace Square

9

4:00 pm

Coffee House Lane Roasting Demo

Coffee House Lane Stall, The Mall

16

4.30pm

Thin Gin and Tapas Bites on The River

The Brian Boru, The Marina at the Tower Hotel

15

5pm-7.30pm

Applemarket Street Food

The Applemarket

3

5.30pm-8.30pm

Grow HQ - Plot to Plate

Grow HQ Restaurant

7

6:00 pm

Thin Gin and Tapas Bites on The River

The Brian Boru, The Marina at the Tower Hotel

15

7:30 pm

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Garter Lane

17

8:00 pm

Craft Beer Tasting

The Reg

15

9:00 pm

Metalman Rocks, Headline Act: Newfoundland

Bailey’s New Street

14

Time

Event

Venue

12pm-6pm

Festival Market

The Mall

3

12pm-5pm

Skillnet: A Taste of Food and Craft

John Roberts Square

5

12pm - 5pm

Saturday Market, on a Sunday!

John Roberts Square

5

12pm-5pm

Ballybeg Greens Shop and Workshops

John Roberts Square

5

12pm - 5pm

WIT Calmast Workshops

Cathedral Square

13

12pm-6pm

Art Storm

Theatre Royal Vestibule (Purple doors on The Mall)

13

12pm-6pm

GIY Grow, Cook, Eat

Palace Square

7

12.30pm - 5pm

Se2 Mall Stage

The Mall

14

12.30pm

The GastroGays Brunch Demo

Palace Square

8

12.30pm - 5pm

Junior HQ

Ballybricken

7

1:00 pm

Lunch with Takashi Miyazaki

La Bohème

2

1pm - 4.30pm

Fit Food and Wellness Talks

Cathedral Square

18

2:00 pm

Willow Weaving Workshop

Georges Court Shopping Centre

16

2:00 pm

Afternoon Tea At The Granary Café

The Granary Café

6

2:00 pm

Fergal Phelan (McLeary’s) - Cooking Demo

Palace Square

9

2pm Onwards

Craft Beer and Oyster Fest

Viking Longboat at The Reg

14

3:00 pm

Blaa Eating Competition

Se2 Mall Stage

8

3:00 pm

Michael Buchta (Momo)- Cooking Demo

Palace Square

9

3.30pm onwards

Metalman Rocks: Toucan & Susan O’Neill

Bailey’s New Street

14

4:00 pm

Keith Boyle (Bay Tree Bistro) - Cooking Demo

Palace Square

9

4:00 pm

Coffee House Lane Roasting Demo

Coffee House Lane Stall, The Mall

16

5:00 pm

Gin Tasting

Revolution

15

6.30 pm

The Grand Finale

The Bay Tree Bistro

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Sunday

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Baby HQ: Harvest ‘Livewell’ Day

The Pip & Pear Pop Up Breakfast with The Alison Curtis Show

A day of classes for Mums, Dads, caregivers and babies with the LiveWell team. Enjoy baby massage, talks, exercise classes and many more workshops throughout Harvest Friday.

7am:

Wake up to Motion with LiveWell Yoga & Pilates

9.15am:

Baby Massage Taster

10.45am:

Mum & Baby Core Restore Physio Fitness Pilates

1pm:

Lunch Talks. Join us for our seminars on postnatal recovery, child development and other family wellbeing topics, including active play and the #kindwaterford initiative.

A special event for the little ones! Join Pip & Pear on Saturday morning from 8am-11am at the Pip & Pear Pop Up Restaurant on Barronstrand St. with The Today FM Alison Curtis Breakfast Show! A free, wholesome and delicious breakfast proudly made with Waterford produce and of course lots of Pip & Pear. Make sure the little ones bring their appetite!

From midday, The Pip & Pear Pop Up Restaurant will serve tasty meals to babies, toddlers and adults too.

The Alison Curtis Weekend Breakfast Show will be broadcasting from the Pip & Pear Pop Up Restaurant, located on Barronstrand St across from Carter’s Café and No.9 Restaurant, where Pip & Pear was born!

3.30pm:

Happy Hearts Workshop: 3-4 year olds

5.15pm:

Mum-to- be Physio Fitness

6.30pm:

Yoga 30min ReCharge

7.20pm:

‘Wind down’ to Motion with LiveWell Yoga & Pilates

Please email info@pipandpear.ie or call 051-872685 to book you and your little one’s place at this exciting dining experience.

See website for further details of all classes.

These classes must be booked in advance through www.livewellwaterford.ie Venue:

Day: Times: Admission:

Unit 2, Livewell Waterford, Ballinakill Shopping Centre Friday As above FREE

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Venue:

Day/Time:

Admission:

Pip & Pear Pop Up Restaurant, Barronstrand St Sat 8am-11am Breakfast From 12noon Lunch FREE

JNR HQ: A medley of workshops for kids, running over two days, in the Junior HQ Tent in Ballybricken.

Grow and Sow with Ballybeg Greens: Come along and let your little ones learn how to grow and sow their own veg.

Days/Times: Admission:

Sat & Sun 12.30pm-1.30pm €3

Little Red Kettle: A taster of Little Red Kettle Fun and Games with Ben Quinlan. Pre book on www.little-redkettle.com Days/Times: Admission:

Sat & Sun 2pm-4pm €5

Kite Making Workshop: Design and make your very own kite, then fly it from the hill of Ballybricken Days/Times: Admission:

Calmast at Harvest The Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology was established in 2003 at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). It draws on staff, students and resources from WIT to achieve the vital national goal of promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). They also work with many national and international groups, including Waterford City and County Council, industry groups and schools to develop the Southeast, with Waterford as its Gateway City as a Science Region.

Calmast also founded and coordinates Maths Week Ireland which is the largest festival of its kind in the world.

The centre is led by Eoin Gill and Sheila Donegan.

Sat & Sun 4pm-5pm €3

Harvest Festival is delighted to host Calmast over two days of the festival. You can enjoy and participate in the many workshops, demonstrations and activities on offer from this fantastic organisation.

Venue for all JNR HQ Tent, workshops: Ballybricken

ARTSTORM

Venue: Cathedral Sq. Days/Times: Sat 12noon-5pm

Sun 12noon-5pm

Come and join Aoife Murphy for ArtStorm in the Theatre Royal Vestibule, an art and craft haven of fun and creativity for all ages.

No booking required. All children under 5 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Theatre Royal Vestibule Venue: Days/Times: Fri 1pm-6pm

Sat 11am-6pm

Sun 12pm-6pm Admission: €5

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Metalman Rocks Craft Beer Festival

The Mall Stage

Waterford’s own Metalman Brewing returns once more to Baileys New St with their Harvest Festival bar, featuring a wide range of their beers, including Harvest Fest special “Blaager” – the infamous Waterford lager brewed with blaas. There’s live music outdoors Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and a BBQ all weekend, courtesy of The Reg, The Munster Bar and Harvest.

On Friday there’s music from 8pm with Soul Reazon. Saturday kicks off with Jawbone at 3.30pm, followed by Lorcan Reidy at 6pm, and Newfoundland headline at 9pm. Sunday sees Toucan perform at 3.30pm, followed by Susan O’Neill at 5pm. This all takes place on the stage in the intimate surroundings of the medieval French Church on Bailey’s New Street.

Venue: Baileys New St Days: Fri/Sat/Sun Admission: FREE

Supported by Se2, the Mall Stage will have three days of brilliant live music throughout Harvest from lunchtime through to late afternoon and early evening. From singer songwriters to brass bands, and from funk to soul, there’ll be something for everyone over the weekend.

The line-up features, among others, The Knotted Chords, City of Waterford Brass Oompah Band, Barrack St Concert Band and The Carty Sisters. See Harvest website for full line-up.

Craft Beer and Oysters with Metalman Brewing Co.

So come along, pick up something to eat from the Festival Market on the Mall, take a seat and enjoy some of the wonderful entertainment lined up over these three days.

The Reg and Metalman Brewing presents the ‘2017 Craft Beer and Oyster Festival’, with Metalman and fresh Harty oysters, at the Viking Longboat at Reginald’s Tower from 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday of Harvest. See the chefs shucking oysters, and sample different craft beers or a glass of Prosecco.

Mall Stage Venue: Days/ Fri 1pm-6pm Sat 12noon-7pm Times: Sun 12.30pm-5pm Admission: FREE

Viking Longboat @ The Reg Venue: Days/Times: Sat & Sun, from 2pm Admission: Pay as you go

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Tastings At Revolution

Blackwater Gintastic Lunch Trail

Midleton whiskey tasting

Join Peter Mulryan, from Blackwater Distillery, and sample the very best of Irish gin, while learning from a Master Distiller.

Real gin, good gin, is one of life’s pleasures, it’s year round summer in a glass and Peter will guide you through the very best of his products. The tasting takes place in Davy Macs, followed by a two course, gin inspired lunch, just down the road in Bodega.

A lot has happened in the past year, from the release of new expressions such as Redbreast Lustau and the success of Jameson Caskmates, Method & Madness Midleton Whiskey, to numerous announcements by new distilleries keen to be part of the resurgence in Irish whiskey. Come along to this tasting and the guys from Midleton Whiskey will guide you through a tasting of five premium whiskeys.

Tickets available from Bodega.

Venue: Davy Macs Bar and Bodega Day/ Time: Sat, 1pm Admission: €27

Day /Time: Fri 8pm Admission: €20

Thin Gin and Tapas Bites on the River

Craft beer tasting Local and regional brewers will take you through a tasting of six craft beers, explain the craft of making good beer, and how to know your pale ales from your pilsners.

Hosted by Metalman and Yellow Belly Breweries.

Take an hour long cruise along the River Suir on the Brian Boru and enjoy some Thin Gin cocktails, made to perfection by an onboard mixologist. There’ll be a taste of Spain also, with pinxtos from the Olive Tree. Spaces are limited, and this one is sure to sell fast, so get your tickets early.

Day/Time: Sat 8pm Admission: €20 Gin tasting

Tickets available from The Reg. Venue: Brian Boru on the Suir Day/ Time: Sat, 4.30pm and 6pm Admission: €30

Know your Gins from your Tonics? A guide through some of Ireland best gins, including Waterford’s own Thin Gin, and the tonics to mix them with. Find out from a professional how to make those classic Gin Cocktails at home.

Venue: Revolution.

Day/ Time: Sun, 5pm Admission: €20 Visit Harvest Festival website for a link to booking.

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Readings at the Book Centre

Ireland’s Ancient Feast

The art of writing is sometimes forgotten in modern society, but not by the dedicated scribes who meet each week in the Ferrybank Library to hone their craft and delve deeper into the world of words. With the support of local author and lecturer Fergus Hogan, they join together to write stories, poems and autobiographical pieces. During the Harvest Festival they will share some of their stories with you, along with some very special pieces written on the theme of the harvest.

Join the Sea Gardner, Marie Power, for a feast inspired by the earliest settlers.

Forage for your food on land and shore like the ancient hunter gatherers, then enjoy a delicious feast of wild foods at Dunhill Castle. Come with a spirit of adventure and take a walk on the wild side.

Book online at theseagardner.ie This is an outdoor event so please dress accordingly.

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Venue: The Book Centre Day/ Time: Fri 2.30pm Admission: FREE

Coffee House Lane Roasting Demo

Willow weaving

The only coffee roasters in Waterford will be on hand over the three days of Harvest to demonstrate their roasting techniques, while taking you through the process from start to finish. Mark Bergin, from Coffee House Lane, will be on hand to show you how to get that perfect cup of coffee.

Join Cathy Hayden, Basketmaker, as she guides you in how to weave with willow.

Passionate about her craft, having worked with willow for the past 25 years, Cathy will take you through the process, step by step.

Make your own traditional style willow platter under the expert guidance of this weaver. All materials supplied.

For Harvest they are creating the very first Harvest Coffee Blend. You can sample and then buy some of this wonderful product over the weekend at their stall.

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Meet at Annestown Beach carpark Sat 1pm €45

Georges Court Sat 2pm-4pm Sun 2pm-4pm €20

Venue: The Mall Days/Times: Fri, Sat, Sun 4pm Admission: FREE

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Glanbia Sports Nutrition Talk

At Garter Lane Autumn Leaves and Tasty Treats Explore Autumn colours and harvest time tasty treats with this fun Harvest Festival themed art and crafts workshop for children. Places limited so early booking is essential. Kindly supported by Tesco Community Fund.

A free panel discussion style talk hosted

by WLR FM’s Kieran O’Connor, sports commentator. Kieran will interview a panel of athletes and experts with the main focus of the talk being on nutrition for sport and a healthy lifestyle.

Panellists include Waterford Senior Hurler and captain of the Waterford Senior Hurling team Kevin Moran, who will open up about Waterford’s experiences this season along with some of his tips and personal experiences regarding sports nutrition and being match ready. Cian Foley will also join the panel, and will speak about his personal journey from being unfit and overweight to becoming a national kettlebell champion. He’ll also focus on his diet and new concepts outlined in his book “Don’t Eat for Winter”. The final panellist is Arthur Dunne, Leinster Rugby Academy & FoodFlicker GAA Performance Nutritionist. Arthur has a Masters in Applied Sports Nutrition and has also acted as Performance Nutritionist to the Cork Senior Football team and the Dublin Under 21 GAA team.

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Garter Lane Arts Centre (beside’s Delaney’s Florist) Fri, 4pm-5pm FREE

“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” with a taste of Carter’s Chocolate Café The classic Willy Wonka, rarely seen on the Big Screen. Tickets include complimentary marshmallow hot chocolate from Carter’s Chocolate Café.

Venue: Garter Lane Theatre Day & Time: Sat, 3pm Adm: €5 “Jiro Dreams of Sushi “ with a taste of Glorious Sushi An appetizing documentary in every sense. Follow 85-year old master sushi chef Jiro Ono, owner of the esteemed 10 seat, $300–a–plate Sukiyabashi Jiro restaurant in Tokyo. Tickets include complimentary sushi from Glorious Sushi.

Garden Room, The Medieval Museum Fri 6.30pm FREE

Garter Lane Theatre Venue: Day & Time: Sat 7.30pm €13/10 concs Adm: Bookings at www.garterlane.ie Tel. 051 855 038

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Harvest Fitfood and Wellness Area An area in Cathedral Square devoted to health, wellbeing and fitness. Two days of workshops and talks dedicated to bringing some much needed balance back into your life.

2pm-3pm: Don’t Eat for Winter

with Cian Foley Cian is a kettlebell champion and has recently written a very well reviewed book about nutrition and diet titled “Don’t Eat for Winter”. Cian will speak about his personal journey to fitness, focusing on his diet and new concepts outlined in his book.

SATURDAY: Join the team from My Yoga, Stephen Rockett and Tracy Boland, as they guide you through four key steps in your day, through a combination of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and breathing exercises.

These classes are for all ages so bring the family along!

3pm-4pm: Honey Talks with

Marek Koziol From Knockmealdown Honey and Tillys Natural Cosmetics, Marek will give us the benefit of his experience in bee keeping, making and producing honey, and also insight into their beeswax cosmetic products, made with 100% natural honey.

12pm-1pm Energise: Wake up to the day.

1pm-2pm Confidence and Self Esteem: Getting through the working day.

3pm-4pm Playfulness: Introduce some levity into your life.

4pm-5pm Relaxation and sleep: Wind down after all that hard work.

4pm-4.30pm: Kombucha and Kefirs –

What You Should

Be Drinking

With Mark Lanigan Join local chef, Mark Lanigan, as he guides you through the many health benefits of fermented drinks. He’ll talk about how to introduce these into your diet, how to make them at home, and maybe even share his cultures with you.

Truly a live demo!

Cathedral Sq Venue: Admission: FREE SUNDAY: Four inspirational speakers will talk on various topics, from Grow It Yourself, to how to eat a healthier diet, and stay in shape.

1pm-2pm: GIY with Shona Dubois Operations Manager with GIY, Shona will share the story of the growth of GIY, from seed to what is now a global community growing it’s own food, as well as the importance of grow your own for health and wellbeing.

Cathedral Sq Venue: Admission: FREE

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