Causeway Coast and Glens to Host Month-Long Food Festival

A Giant Taste of the Causeway Coast and Glens will run from 1 to 31 October 2026 at various locations across the Borough. The month-long food and drink festival is aimed at locals and visitors, with prices varying by individual event. Full programme and booking information is available through the official festival page.

Presented by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in partnership with local producers and hospitality providers, the festival brings together experiences spanning the coast and countryside. The council’s announcement describes a programme focused on the farmers, fishermen, artisan producers, chefs, cafés, restaurants and other hospitality businesses contributing to the area’s food and drink offering.

What visitors can experience throughout October

The programme is broader than a single market or dining event, allowing visitors to choose an experience that suits how they want to explore the region’s food scene. Confirmed festival highlights include:

• Themed dining evenings and pop-up supper clubs
• Hands-on culinary workshops
• Tours offering an introduction to local producers
• Taster menus and specialised drinks tastings
• Artisan markets featuring local food and drink businesses

That range creates several ways to take part. Visitors interested in developing a culinary skill can look first at the workshops, while those wanting to meet makers and learn about production can prioritise producer tours and artisan markets. Taster menus, themed evenings and supper clubs provide dining-led options, while drinks tastings offer another focused format.

Because activities are being hosted across the Borough rather than at one central festival site, the relevant location will depend on the event selected. The full programme is therefore the key starting point for deciding which date, venue and type of experience will work best.

A festival built around regional producers and hospitality

The festival is intended to connect audiences with the people and businesses behind food and drink in the Causeway Coast and Glens. Its month-long format gives residents and visitors scope to attend one event or select several different experiences during October rather than planning around a single festival day.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Dawn Huggins, said the programme offers an opportunity to discover something new, support local businesses and experience food and drink in locations around the Borough. She highlighted the contribution made by farmers, fishermen, artisan producers, chefs and hospitality providers.

Check each event before making plans

Prices and booking arrangements vary by experience. The supplied announcement does not list a festival-wide opening time, individual venue addresses, transport guidance or accessibility information, so visitors should check the listing for their chosen activity before travelling.

The official programme provides the next confirmed step for reviewing event dates, locations and booking instructions, alongside ideas on what to do and where to stay during Giant Taste month.

Source: Causeway Coast and Glens Council News