Feast of Cavan Folk Festival – A Culinary & Cultural Halloween Experience

Join The Cottage Market Cavan for a special evening celebrating local food, traditional music, drama, crafts and creativity — all with a Halloween twist!

Eight Experiences. One Evening. One Ticket.

CHILDREN’S ADMISSION & SUPERVISION

Children are admitted free of charge but must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times throughout the event.

Discover What’s Happening

1. DineYard – Local Food

Enjoy delicious food from Forest Hill Farm in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, celebrating locally produced food and the people behind it.

2. Drama Performance

Enjoy live theatrical entertainment with two of Cavan’s much-loved performers, Fiona Maria Fitzpatrick and Charles McGuinness, bringing storytelling, character and drama to the evening.

3. Céilí Room

Enjoy traditional Irish music from renowned musicians, alongside an exciting new trad group that has recently made Lizzie Buggies its musical home.

4. Creative Arts

Step behind the scenes of Halloween transformations with live prosthetics and special-effects make-up demonstrations by two Cavan-based artists. Discover how they bring extraordinary characters and spooky creations to life.

5. Crafts

Discover the traditional craft of candle making, with live demonstrations showcasing the skills and creativity involved in making candles by hand.

6. Skills Demo

Watch skilled wood carving and Halloween pumpkin carving in action as traditional craftsmanship meets seasonal creativity.

7. Halloween Kitchen

Celebrate seasonal food traditions with live demonstrations of traditional barmbrack making and fresh apple juice pressing.

8. Lizzie Buggies Bar

Experience the warm welcome of Lizzie Buggies, a traditional Irish bar complete with a cosy turf fire. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and taxi services are available locally.