It’s Bord Bia Bloom week – hurray! After months of hard work scheming, dreaming, planning, and building, we are getting ready to open the gates at 9am this Thursday, May 29th. We can’t wait to welcome you to this, our 19th festival of flowers, food and family fun!
Plan your visit
With more than 300 (yes, 300!) live talks, demos, workshops and performances, 34 gardens of all sizes, over 100 artisan food and drink producers, an abundant display of plants, more than 60 amazing food trucks, and three delicious restaurants, there are plenty of opportunities to grow, taste, and learn at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom. Read our top 5 pick of fun things to do at Bloom here.
Plan your travel
There are many ways to travel to Bloom, including numerous options for public transport. Remember, we offer a regular, free shuttle bus service from Parkgate Street, next to Heuston Station, to Bloom’s main entrance and back again. There are two free Bike Parks too!
A sustainable guide to Bloom
We have been working hard to make Bord Bia Bloom the most sustainable large-scale event in Ireland. You can read about our sustainable initiatives and see how you can make a difference here.
Read about Bloom’s site accessibility
We strive to make Bord Bia Bloom as accessible as possible for all our visitors. Learn more.
Remember, Bloom is a great day out for all the family!
Did you know that two children age 16 and under can enter for free with each adult ticket? Additional children’s tickets can be purchased for €5, making Bloom a great day out for all the family. Read about what’s planned for our dedicated Budding Bloomers Children’s Area here.
Don’t forget to book lunch
Our new ‘A Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven’ dining experience is in high demand. If you would like to join us for this special three-course lunch, you can book the package here. Be quick as space is limited!
Learn more about our food experiences at Bloom here.
Win a bundle of gardening goodies from Westland worth €1,000
To celebrate the return of Bloom this week we are giving away a bundle of gardening goodies worth €1,000 from our friends in Westland. The bundle includes all the essentials to help your garden flourish this summer, from plant feeds and compost, to tools, gloves, and seeds.
Enter the competition below by midnight on June 2nd and make sure to visit. The Westland Potting Shed at Bord Bia Bloom to embark on an exciting gardening adventure!
