Harvest Festival

13th & 14th September 2025
📍 Airfield Estate, Dundrum, Dublin

A Weekend of Fun, Food & Farming!
Looking for a memorable family day out this September? Join us at Airfield for our annual Harvest Festival – a celebration of all things farming, food, and fun!

Bring the kids and enjoy a weekend packed with hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits – perfect for families, young explorers, and curious minds.

🎉 Family Fun Activities

There’s something for everyone – especially your little adventurers!

• 🐑 Sheepdog Trials with Donie – Plus geese and special surprises!
• 🎨 Crafternoon – Get creative together
• 🎭 Face-painting – Transform into your favourite character
• 🧈 Butter Making – Hands-on, creamy fun!
• 🥛 Milk Tasting – Taste the freshest local milk
• 🎭 Puppet Shows (Saturday only) with McCormick’s Puppets
• 🌾 Farm Sensory Play (Sunday only) with Discovery Playtime
• 🚜 Family Farm Games – Test your farmyard skills
• 🧶 Baavet Sheepwool Clothing Stall – Cosy up with Irish wool
• 🌱 Teagasc Educational Stall – Learn a little while you play!
• 🧠 Educational Workshops – Interactive and inspiring
• 👢 Country Music & Line Dancing – Kick up your heels and dance along
• 👩‍🌾 Farmers Market (Saturday) – Stock up on fresh produce and local artisan goods

🧪 Science Meets Nature – Interactive Exhibits

We’re proud to include some fun, research-based experiences that make science accessible and exciting for families:

🌍 The Future of Food Crops in Europe
A VR and game-filled exhibit exploring how farming might look in the future. In partnership with the Horizon-funded TRANSFORM project.

🌱 GroundTruth: Discover the Secrets of Soil
Dig into soil health with interactive tools for all ages, presented by Teagasc and VistaMilk.

🍲 Traditional Irish Cooking with Safefood
Watch live demos showing how to make wholesome Irish meals using simple, affordable ingredients.

🎟️ Don’t Miss Out!

Whether you’re here for the animals, the games, or to sneak in a little learning – the Harvest Festival is your perfect family day out.

Stay tuned for more updates as we announce even more fun and surprises!