Bord Bia Bloom 2026, Ireland’s largest horticulture and food festival will provide an opportunity to showcase organic farming and organic food to over 100,000 consumers visiting the show.

There is an extensive programme of activities planned.

In addition to an organic show garden called ‘Nature in Balance’ designed by award-winning garden designer Linda McKeown, there will be live talks, food experiences and live cooking demonstrations and family-friendly activities.

Bord Bia says that the focal point of the garden is ‘At the Organic Table’ and this will serve as a platform of informal daily talks and events bringing together organic farmers, producers, researchers and food voices to discuss the future of organic food and farming in Ireland.

The garden will also serve as the launch platform for the 2026 National Organic Awards. See the full programme at farmersjournal.ie

At the Organic Table schedule

Thursday 28 May – Soil & Sustainability

  • 11am: What Does Organic Actually Mean on the Ground?
  • 2.30pm: It All Starts with the Soil

    • Friday 29 May – Food & Flavour

  • 11am: Why Organic Tastes Different
  • 2.30pm: Cooking with Organic food discussion

    • Saturday 30 May – Biodiversity & Nature

  • 11am: Farming with Nature, Not Against It
  • 2.30pm: What Biodiversity Looks Like on an Organic Farm
  • 3.30pm: Emer Toale - Harpist in the Garden

    • Sunday 31 May – The Future of Organic

  • 11am: Who is Choosing Organic – and Why?
  • 2.30pm: Growing Organics in Ireland: Where Are the Opportunities?
  • 3.30pm: Organic Garden Treasure Hunt for Children

    • Monday 1 June – Consumer Story/More-ganic Campaign

  • 11am: Marketing Organic to the Consumer