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Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival

Bushmills, Antrim, BT57 8QA
Crowds and stalls fill the main street in Bushmills
  • Crowds and stalls fill the main street in Bushmills
  • a salmon dish incorporated asparagrus and pickles, garnished with a slice of lemon
  • a chef holds a tray of salmon-based canapes while a person's hand reaches to lift one
  • A man's hands placing green leaves on top of a piece of salmon
  • A man holding a falcon and a little girl reaching out to pet the bird
  • Image showing the River Bush flowing past a brick building with a red door and water wheel at the side
  • chefs perform a live demonstration

About

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 2nd – 4th 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 and celebrity chefs. On top of this there'll be hosted foodie experiences, live music throughout the town, street entertainment, a range of fun kid’s activities, artisan market, craft activities and workshops and much more!

 

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Season (2 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026)

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