With just three weeks to go, Bord Bia has tannounced the final line-up for this year’s Bloom festival, and there is plenty to celebrate.
With a host of new features, expert talks and immersive experiences taking place, Bord Bia Bloom’s landmark 20th year promises five unforgettable days in the Phoenix Park, Dublin with a Boyle based exhibitor taking part this year.
The festival expects to welcome over 100,000 visitors over its five days, which will play host to 20 spectacular new Show Gardens at the centre of the experience. Roscommon will be represented by designer Tom Bradford, who is based in Boyle. Tom moved with his family from London to Boyle four years ago. A horticulturist and landscape architect with Ardcarne Garden Centre, he works on projects in the public and private sector. Tom will be designing The Plant Collector’s Garden, a balcony garden that showcases a space where people and wildlife co-exist happily within a peaceful, biodiverse ecosystem.
Read more about Tom’s Plant Collector’s Garden here.
There is much to enjoy at this year’s festival, with three indoor restaurants and three outdoor catering areas serving Bord Bia Quality Assured produce, along with the Food Village which features +100 of Ireland’s best artisanal food and drink producers.
‘A Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven Maguire’ is returning to this year’s festival in the flagship Garden View Restaurant, featuring a three-course menu showcasing some of the finest ingredients from quality Irish producers. The ‘Taste of Bloom’ package is available to purchase on Ticketmaster.
Speaking about the announcement, Laura Douglas, Head of Bloom and Brand Partnerships, Bord Bia said “Bord Bia Bloom provides attendees with countless opportunities to grow, taste and learn, and to mark its 20th year, we have a brilliant programme planned. With 20 spectacular Show Gardens, a new wellness area, and experiences that celebrate gardening, quality food and drink and sustainable living, there is something to suit everyone.
“For younger visitors, there’s plenty to enjoy too, with a range of fun, educational and interactive workshops at the Budding Bloomers area, and the RTÉ Stage will provide entertainment throughout the festival, featuring a variety of its most-loved programming and live musical performances to keep attendees of all ages a-buzz.
Bord Bia Bloom will take place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday, May 28th to Monday, June 1st from 9am-6pm each day. Head to bordbiabloom.com to book your tickets and start planning your visit.
Tickets are priced at €35 per adult, €30 for concessions (plus booking fee). Up to two children aged 16 and under can enter for free with every adult ticket (additional child tickets €5 (plus booking fee)) making Bloom a great day out for all the family.
