Harvest Fair 2024

Richmond Barracks Summer Fair - Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024 from 11 am to 5 pm

Enjoy a day filled with creativity, community and connection at our Harvest Fair.

Come together to support artists, producers and makers as we celebrate the season, inspired by the themes of eating, growing and making.

Our fairs are family friendly, with entertainment and creative activities for all ages. There will be stalls, workshops, walking tours, entertainment, food and drink and more to enjoy.

With free admission, you can bring your family, friends, and curiosity for a day of exploration and discovery. Dogs are welcome, too.

Our building is accessible, with safe parking for bikes and for buggies. We open at 11 am each day. Find directions here.

This page will be updated frequently with workshop and tour times and details as we get closer to the Fair.

What you'll enjoy at the Harvest Fair

STALLS
Browse over 30 stalls showcasing a wide range of producers, makers and creators. Pick up delicious treats, sustainable goods and one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, supporting small businesses, artists and enterprises.

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Try something new like crafting or upcycling in our family-friendly Harvest workshops. If you enjoy them, come and take part in our year-round Culture Connects programme.

GUIDED TOURS
Join one of three guided walking tours. Choose from exploring local biodiversity, the area’s historical connections to 1916, or Goldenbridge, Ireland’s first garden cemetery. Tours are offered for free during the Fair with options across both days.

INCHICORE LIBRARY
The Library will be open each day. Along with their usual services, they will have special events for young people, including their popular Teddy Bears' Picnic.

FOOD AND DRINK
FoodCloud Kitchen will be serving a daily menu created using seasonal ingredients sourced from Irish suppliers. You can also enjoy delicious food and hot drink options from our food trucks and vendors in the garden.

ENTERTAINMENT IN OUR GARDEN
Our beautiful garden is in its Autumn colours. Enjoy music, song and dance performances. Explore the garden with our Biodiversity Worksheet for kids. See what’s growing in our community garden plots and find out how to get involved.

Here are some photos of our 2023 Harvest Fair. Photos by Senija Topcic @tsenija.

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