The Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival is set to attract 50,000 visitors over May Bank Holiday
Minister Browne Champions Wexford Food Producers Ahead of 2026 Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland James Browne TD welcomes the forthcoming 2026 Enniscorthy Rockin Food & Fruit Festival as an important opportunity to support Wexford Food & Drinks producers, who are a key driver to the local economy.
The Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival is a major annual celebration in Co.Wexford that combines a massive artisan food market with live Rock ‘n’ Roll music and family-friendly activities, typically attracting over 50,000 visitors to the streets of the town. A full programme of events is scheduled to take place over the May bank holiday weekend, with a robust line up which has something to suit all tastes and ages.
Spotlight on Wexford’s Artisan Food & Drink Producers
The Wexford Food Producers Network are a ‘Supporting Partner’ of the 2026 Enniscorthy Rockin Food & Fruit Festival and their members will be showcasing the very best of Wexford produced artisan food and drinks at the festival. A host of Wexford producers will participate including Earth Food, All About Nectar & Killiane Castle Honey, Daeng’s Delicious Foods, Isle of Crackers, Elderberry Farm Produce, Bosca Capaill Pizzeria and LaKav Wines, producers of the award winning Fáda Wexford Wine.
The Minister officially launched the 2026 Enniscorthy Rockin Food & Fruit Festival’ and the AIB sponsored Press Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Enniscorthy Castle on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 7.30pm.
Agri-Food Sector Highlighted as Key Economic Driver
Speaking ahead of the 2026 Enniscorthy Rockin Food & Fruit Festival, Minister Browne highlighted the importance of Wexford’s Food & Drinks sector to the local economy:
“The agri-food sector is one of Ireland’s most important indigenous manufacturing sectors, employing approximately 165,000 people, contributing €18.3 billion to the national economy. County Wexford is a major agricultural hub, contributing significantly to national production, particularly in tillage and soft fruits, producing the majority of Ireland’s strawberries, raspberries, and blackcurrants. County Wexford is a major supplier of potatoes, lamb, and organic chicken.
Wexford’s Food & Drinks sector directly supports local employment, predominantly in County Wexford’s rural and coastal communities who continue to maintain and preserve the long standing agricultural and food producing traditions of the Model County. Wexford is a key contributor to food production in the South-East region, which produces approximately 20% of Ireland’s crops and 19% of its milk, with Wexford standing out for the production of soft fruits and vegetable farming.
We look forward to another successful hosting of the Enniscorthy Rockin Food & Fruit Festival and to seeing a wonderful showcase of Wexford’s locally produced artisan foods to the huge number of visitors that the town of Enniscorthy will welcome for this special event” he said.
Collaboration Driving Growth in Wexford’s Food Sector
Minister James Browne acknowledged Wexford County Council and Local Enterprise Office Wexford for their role in supporting the growth and development of Wexford’s Food & Drinks sectors.
A wonderful display of canapés were presented by The Bailey Bar & Eatery, a family friendly bistro in the heart of Enniscorthy and recipients of the National “Best Food Pub” Award for their diverse menus reflecting the use of local Wexford producers.Tirlán produced Wexford Cheddar was showcased at the launch with displays of red and white Wexford Cheddar, accompanied by handmade artisan crackers by Wexford based award winning Isle of Crackers Artisan Bakery.Guests also enjoyed Wexford Strawberries from The Village at Wheelocks and Greenhill Fruit Farm.
The Wexford Food Producers Network provides a centralised member led and member representative organisation with a core remit to promote and support the business of Wexford food. The organisation has approximately fifty members who are Wexford based micro enterprises, SME’s and large companies. Their continued aim is to support Wexford Food & Drinks sector producers, to build a sustainable food and drinks industry and to contribute to the Irish economy on a local, regional and national level.
The Wexford Food Producers Network is recognised and supported by Wexford County Council, Wexford Local Enterprise Office and Wexford Local Development.
For further information please visit www.wexfordfoodfamily.com.
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