Waterford Harvest Festival | Waterford
Celebration
The annual Watford Harvest Festival returns this September, following the success of 2025 which attracted over 200,000 visitors to the city. A favorite on the Southeast's festival calendar, the Watford Harvest Festival takes place in Watford from Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th, celebrating exceptional food and the passionate people behind it. Highlights for 2026 include a "murder mystery" food experience, performances by Sheerluck Holmes and Mary Coughlan, free outdoor entertainment by Mick Hanly, The Glitterbugs, and Brian Kennedy, and free storytelling by renowned storyteller Eddie Lenihan. The Watford Harvest Festival river cruise will be larger and more exciting, and the popular Yoga Breakfast will also return. This year's event features a series of exciting activities, including a global tasting tour for Watford Harvest Foodies, a large breakfast exchange (supported by the Watford Food Bank), and a night of comedy, cocktails, and appetizers, blending the best of comedy with culinary delights for a truly unforgettable evening. In addition, a highly anticipated new experience is a guided wilderness adventure through the historic woodlands and gardens of Congrave Hill Gardens, one of the world's most renowned gardens.