Ballymaloe Christmas Craft Fair
Visitors can browse handmade gifts, festive decorations, and artisan food products from Irish craft and design makers. Dining options include hot chocolate, mulled wine, and a variety of food trucks. Children can take part in hands-on Lego brick-building workshops during the event.
What to Expect
Features over 200 Irish craft exhibitors with different stalls each weekend.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (children under 12 FREE)
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Ballymaloe Grainstore
Food & Drink
Food and drink offerings include hot chocolate, mulled wine and food trucks, while exhibitors also sell artisan food products.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and artisanal
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Friday €8; Saturday and Sunday €10; kids under 14 free. Onsite parking and the shuttle bus service are free. – Get tickets
- Hours: Friday 4.00pm-9.30pm; Saturday 9.30am-8pm; Sunday 9.30am-5pm.
- Parking: Free onsite parking.
- Pets: Dogs are not allowed into the fair; service dogs are excluded from this rule.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your entry ticket online before the day so you can skip the queues at the fair entrance.
- Come to both weekends if you can, because each weekend brings a different line-up from more than 200 Irish craft and design exhibitors.
- Drop children aged four and over at the hour-long Brickx Club Lego workshop on Saturday or Sunday, and enjoy an hour browsing the stalls on your own.
- If you're coming by train, take the free shuttle bus from Midleton Train Station, and check the timetable when it comes out in November.
- Leave the dog at home this year, because only service dogs are allowed into the fair.
Special Events & Promotions
- Brickx Club Lego drop-off workshops on Saturdays and Sundays, paid separately at the door
- Instagram hamper competition with gifts donated by the fair's exhibitors and food producers; follow @ballymaloe_grainstore
- A different selection of stalls each weekend
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the stalls the same on both weekends?
No. More than 200 Irish craft and design exhibitors take part, and each weekend has a different line-up of stalls.
Is the fair indoors or outdoors?
It has both indoor and outdoor areas. Every stall is under cover, in the Grainstore, the Sheds or the stallholders' own marquees.
Is there anything for children to do?
The Brickx Club runs hands-on Lego workshops on Saturdays and Sundays. Children aged 4 and over can be dropped off for an hour, and you pay at the door. Under-4s can join too, but a parent or guardian must stay with them.
Can I pay by card, or should I bring cash?
Most stalls take both cash and card. There is also a cash back facility at the Grainstore entrance.
Can I get there without a car?
Yes. A free shuttle bus runs to the fair from Midleton Train Station and from Ballycotton, with stops along the way. The timetable comes out in November.
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