Join us for a weekend of beans in Ballybunion. Full programme coming soon.
Early bird tickets available until 30th June.
Following on from the success of last years Festival, and with the support of the Department of Agriculture, Food & The Marine, the Bean Team are planting deeper roots throughout 2026, growing the Bean Movement to include growers from Ballybunion, Ballyduff, around Kerry and north Tipperary.
The line up will be announced soon, and will include Jennie Moran of High Luncheonette, speakers from Talamh Beo, Irish Seedsavers, top Irish chefs Ali Honor & James de Burca, comedian and farmer Breda Larkin, singer Sailhymn and harpist Niamh O’Brien to name just a few. Dr Lily Toomey and and artist Lisa Fingleton will also be on the line up…
The Festival will take place within the beautiful woodlands, gardens and organic meadows of The Barna Way, just outside Ballybunion and day two will include more community talks, walks and lots of beans centered in The Olde Attic, Main Street, Ballybunion.
The future is beans!
Beans are an amazing source of protein, perfect for a plant based or a climatarian diet. Beans fix nitrogen in the soil and help local ecosystems to thrive. Beans also provide an opportunity for a new model of food production – from home and community gardens to small and big farmers alike, growing beans can happen at any scale.
The Bean Festival is a model for what is possible – by bringing together local artists, collaborators, chefs, and businesses, it demonstrates how community action can be intentional, meaningful, and fun!!