Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival

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Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival will make a welcome return this autumn to celebrate the food, drink and local heritage of the area. The village will host the festival on the weekend of 3rd – 5th October, with lots to look forward to.

The programme includes a wide variety of activities and events such as fantastic food and drink samplings and cookery demonstrations from local chefs and celebrity chefs – The Hungry Hooker and Suzie Lee! On top of this there'll be hosted foodie experiences, heritage walking tours, live music throughout the town, street entertainment, a range of fun kid’s activities, artisan market, craft activities and workshops, fly casting/tying and much more!

Foodies can indulge in the wonderful locally produced food and drink, with a focus on salmon and whiskey. Visitors will be able to enjoy the local warm hospitality that Bushmills has to offer at various venues throughout the village such as the Bushmills Distillery and the Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market.

The Distillery will be open during the festival weekend, running regular tours, while the Artisan Market will offer the opportunity to meet the makers behind the local produce, purchase unique handmade crafts, showcase samplings and more.

For those interested in the history of the village, the Inland Fisheries Salmon Station will return for 2025 opening on Friday and Saturday for pre-booked tours. To book your place, click here.

Visit the newly added feature of the Whiskey Hub for 2025 to learn about the history of whiskey making, hear from a barrel cooper and view products made from old whiskey barrels.

There will be a quiet time session for individuals with additional needs on Sunday from 11am – 12noon.

Should you have any queries over the festival weekend, the Visitor Information Centre will be open to provide festival information.