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Think Local Feast & Festival - Food for the Mind, Body and Soul
This summer, discover the roots and the taste of tradition at the Think Local Feast & Festival, a special 2-day event celebrating the connection between food, farming, and culture. Immerse yourself and your family in the rich cultural heritage of Ireland, with live music, dance performances, and storytelling. Attend The Think Local Summer School discussions about the important topics shaping the future of rural Ireland.
1. FÉASTA / HARVEST FEAST (Limited Tickets available) - On the evening of July 19th, come and be a part of a unique and exclusive evening celebrating the best of local farms' fresh produce and high-quality cooking, wine and after dinner speeches and entertainment.
Learn all about the revolution in regenerative farming in Ireland and enjoy delicious cuisine whilst learning about genuine sustainable food practices; those that preserve the environment, promote the highest level of animal welfare and enable farmers to maintain a profitable business.
The mouth-watering menu will include ingredients such as organic Irish raised Wagyu beef, slow cooked pulled pork and other locally grown organic ingredients.
Featuring contributions from Sandi Adams, Paul Treyvaud, The Farmers' Alliance and more.
2. THINK LOCAL FESTIVAL - Join us for a day of family friendly fun-filled activities and engaging seminars.
Meet local farmers. Sample their fresh produce. Learn about regenerative agriculture practices. Savor the flavors of rural Ireland with delicious food, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Take part in hedge schools: hands-on workshops and demonstrations, from cooking and baking to gardening and beekeeping. Immerse yourself and your family in the rich cultural heritage of Ireland, with live music, dance performances, and storytelling. Attend The Think Local Summer School discussions about the important topics shaping the future of rural Ireland.
FESTIVAL FEATURES
The Think Local Feast & Festival builds on the success of a hugely successful conference held in February and brings together community leaders through community sustainability.
Among the Seminar topics covered will be
* Agenda 2030: globalisation, the drive for SDGs and the detrimental impact on local communities and economies
* Strengthening Rural Ireland: how to grow resilient, strong and self sustainable communities.
* Rethinking Agriculture: a fresh perspective on farming and food.
* An alternative view of our national economic strategy & the changing world economy
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact us on admin(@)thinklocal.ie
THINK LOCAL FEAST & FESTIVAL PROGRAMME DATES
Feast: Wednesday 19th July -7pm until late. Enjoy a fantastic feast with locally grown and sourced produce, after dinner speeches and entertainment.
Festival: Thursday 20th July - 11am - 7pm. There are 2 ticket types.
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
CALL FOR SPEAKERS and SPONSORS: If you would like to speak at the conference or be one of our sponsors please contact ronan@(at)thinklocal.ie
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Accommodation
If you are looking for accommodation, here is a list in the immediate and surrounding area
Mullingar area
Glenmore B&B - http://glenmorehousebandb.ie/ +353 87 6822442
Keyfield House 083 1419248
Marlinstown Court 044 934 0053
Railway House B&B 044 934 1142
A list of all other local hostelries including surrounding area - https://mullingar.ie/places-to-stay/
Within 30 mins drive
Hotels & Guesthouses in Athlone
Hotels & Guesthouses in Kinnegad
Distance from Airports
Ballinasloe: 84km, approx. 50 mins drive
Galway City: 141km, approx. 1 1/2 hours drive
Athlone: 55km, approx. 36 mins drive
Shannon Airport: 197km, approx. 2 hours drive
Dublin Airport: 90km, approx. 1 hour drive
Mullingar area