Taste of Kildare plates up this August
Aine Mangan (CEO Into Kildare) alongside Taste of Kildare Sponsors pictured at Naas Racecourse for the launch of Taste of Kildare 2025 Photo: Aishling Conway
THE TASTE of Kildare Festival, running August 16 and 17, promises to bring something for every palate and age group.
The festival was officially launched on Friday, June 20 at Naas Racecourse, where Áine Mangan, CEO of Into Kildare and Aisling Larkin, TV chef, gave a taste of what’s to come at this year’s festival.
Chef Larkin said: “Food is something that connects us all. It’s something that brings community together.”
“We know how hard Irish producers work, and to show that is really important.”
Sharing the same sentiment, Áine Mangan credited the event on its ability to “promote what’s great about the county," while thanking all this year's sponsors who have helped make it a reality.
Now in its fourth year, Taste of Kildare is expected to attract thousands of visitors from all over the country with a programme of exciting demos and live entertainment.
Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office will also return once again with ‘The Flavours of Kildare Collective,’ bringing together Kildare’s finest artisan food producers and craft makers offering a range of handmade goods.
Festival-goers will be treated to a diverse range of food experiences and are encouraged to stroll through vibrant food stalls, meet local artisan producers and breweries, and enjoy live chef demonstrations from some of the finest culinary talent in Ireland.
The 2025 festival welcomes back celebrity chef Rachel Allen, who will take to the demo stage once again with a standout line-up of chefs including Gary O’Hanlon from The K Club, Philip Gleeson from the Killashee Hotel, Barry Hayden from Lily & Wild, Adam Nevin from Carton House, a Fairmount managed Hotel, Joey Deering from The Keadeen Hotel, Pablo Bernardo from Barberstown Castle, Peaches and Domini Kemp, Derry Clarke, and Bernard McGuane from the Glenroyal Hotel all participating across the weekend.
Visitors can enjoy a packed line-up of live music and performances throughout the weekend, including Oasis tribute band Morning Glory, Newbridge Gospel Choir, Spring Break, and a wide selection of acts to supply a soundtrack for the day.
There will also be dedicated entertainment and activities to keep the little ones occupied across both days – with kids under 10 receiving free entry.
Tickets are priced at a very reasonable €15 and available to purchase now at www.tasteofkildare.ie
