Hosted by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council it exceeded all expectations, transforming Moira Demesne into a vibrant food-lovers’ haven.
Across two sunshine-lit days, over 14,000 artisan food lovers converged to celebrate local and regional artisan food and drink in a festival bursting with flavour, creativity and family enjoyment.
Chair of the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Regeneration & Growth Committee, Councillor Claire Kemp, said: "This year’s Moira Speciality Food Fair was a true celebration of ten incredible years of local food, drink and community spirit. It’s been inspiring to watch this event grow, not just in size, but in the quality and variety of producers it attracts.
"There’s a real sense of pride in seeing so many talented artisans and small businesses thriving here.”
1. There was plenty on the menu at the Moira Specialty Food Fair
Cllr Claire Kemp, Chair of the LCCC Regeneration & Growth Committee with Isla and Aaron Heasley, Moon Gelato. Photo: LCCC
2. There was plenty on the menu at the Moira Specialty Food Fair
A beautiful butterfly! Photo: LCCC
3. There was plenty on the menu at the Moira Specialty Food Fair
Charlene McKinstry, Gracehill Flowers; Julie Curry, Daily Apron; Cllr Claire Kemp, Chair of the LCCC Regeneration & Growth Committee and Tim Smith Johnsons Coffee. Photo: LCCC
4. There was plenty on the menu at the Moira Specialty Food Fair
Cllr Claire Kemp, Chair of the LCCC Regeneration & Growth Committee with Darius Kittle, Tullyveery Market Garden. Photo: LCCC