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Feed You Wellbeing Festival – Elmfield Estate, August 31st

The “Feed Your Wellbeing Festival” at Elmfield Market is designed to combine the joys of good food, health, and nature. Set in the beautiful Elmfield Estate, Gilford, Co Armagh, this one-day festival on Saturday, 31st August 2024, from 10am-5pm, promises to be a holistic experience for all ages.

Building on the success of the Elmfield Market, which started in June 2021, the festival will feature over 40 local food and drink producers, along with artists, craftspeople, and makers of holistic products. The market will be the centrepiece of the festival, offering visitors the chance to explore a wide variety of high-quality, locally sourced products.

The festival will be packed with activities, including:

  • Panel Talks: Experts will discuss the importance of food for health, offering valuable insights into nutrition and wellbeing
  • Farmer Stories: Hear directly from farmers about their journey in producing nutrient-rich foods
  • Guided Walks: Explore the estate’s biodiversity, learn about native birds and trees, and enjoy family-friendly activities like a bird walk with a workshop on making fat balls
  • Children’s Activities: Fun with Drums workshops and engaging storytelling sessions will keep younger visitors entertained
  • Live Music: Enjoy live music from local artists
  • Delicious Food: savour a range of culinary delights from our producers and street food vendors and specialist coffee trucks
  • Enjoy walks along the lakeside and through the trees of the estate.

The Feed Your Wellbeing Festival at Elmfield Market is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in wellbeing, nature, and supporting local producers. For those familiar with the market, it is an opportunity to visit Elmfield Estate once again and shop directly with your favourite producers and makers all in the one place.

Tickets are £12 and are available online or visitors can pay on the day. Children 16 years and under are free.

For more information on who is trading and schedule of events, visit the Elmfield Estate website and keep an eye on our social media channels.