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!