Savour the Atlantic Way ‘Féasta Bia’ Celebration Weekend 15th & 16th October!
‘Féasta Bia’ – will celebrate the richness and variety of artisan food in the Atlantic Way Region – all along the west coast. This weekend celebration on the 15th and 16th October aims to be an annual event, with all food lovers invited attend! The highlight of the ‘Féasta Bia’ festivities will include bespoke food trails across the region, tasting sessions, enjoying local produce in restaurants and in local food markets, as well as special Food for Kids Sessions and Tree-planting ceremonies.
Five key food trails across Clare, Galway, Kerry, Limerick and Mayo have been designed to incorporate a range of food demonstrations, farm tours, food sampling and culinary surprises en-route! A locally designated ambassador will oversee the trail and share their knowledge and expertise. Different events will take place in each county, but special ‘Féasta Bia’ menus will be on offer in many restaurants & hotels. Some producers will have open days where you are invited to see the production techniques of their food enterprises. The website will give local details.
“Bringing together the fantastic selection of local producers, farmers markets, restaurants and hotels along the Atlantic Way for ‘Féasta Bia’, offers an ideal opportunity to showcase the finest regional produce on offer. The Atlantic Way Food Pillar is delighted to initiate this major regional food promotion to give a platform and increased public profile to our best food producers. Increasing sustainable food production and the rewards for artisan food producers; widening the reach & scope of our food tourism; optimising direct route to markets for producers and entrepreneurs – these are our objectives,” commented Paddy Duffy of the Atlantic Way Advisory Board.
‘Féasta Bia’ aims to generate a sense and understanding of regional food identity, by offering a menu of consumer experiences with local producers, including fish mongers, cheese & dairy producers, fruit & vegetable growers; the butcher, the baker, the patisserie-maker; sea-food producers and catering companies; local hotels & restaurants.
Atlantic Way is a non-profit voluntary organisation along the Western Corridor of Ireland with 1000+ companies & individuals working together to accelerate growth for indigenous industries in the region. The objectives of the Atlantic Way Food Pillar are to encourage, support and promote sustainable regional food production at home and abroad.
To keep up-to-date with all the events happening in the ‘Féasta Bia’ weekend, and to view the events on your local food trail, visit www.feastabia.com.
