

# Food Festivals 2026 In Ballymena | Food & Drinks Events In Ballymena

- **Subtitle**: Ballymena Food Festival. List of food, wine & beer festivals with cooking classes and food related events in Ballymena.
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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<p>If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in [CITY]. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in [CITY] and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the [CITY].</p>
<p>Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in [CITY].</p>

## Food & Drinks Events in Ballymena

- **Event Name**: An Evening of Exceptional Dining
  - **Description**: This April indulge in a truly special Slemish Market Supper Club experience set in the stunning surroundings of Willow &amp; Lore  Heritage FarmAbout this EventThis April indulge in a truly special Slemish Market Supper C
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/an-evening-of-exceptional-dining/100001984620605656
  - **Venue**: Willow and Lore
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  - **Price**: GBP 82
  - **Categories**: workshops, food-drinks

## Trending Events in Ballymena

- **Event Name**: Jimmy Buckley & Band
  - **Description**: Join Jimmy Buckley &amp; Band live at the famous Tullyglass House Hotel, Ireland's top dancing venue, with special support from Lauren McCrory.ArtistsJimmy BuckleyMusic Genres :  Folk, Country/Americ
  - **Venue**: Tullyglass
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- **Event Name**: Falsestiletto = Musicals Party Live / Ballymena
  - **Description**: FalseStiletto™ brings the best of musical theatre directly to you.
@Leighinmohr Hotel, Ballymena on Saturday, April 4th 6pm.


A high-energy celebration of iconic showstoppers, powerhouse vocals, stylised choreography and full-scale sing-along moments, pe
  - **Venue**: Leighinmohr House Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Showaddywaddy
  - **Description**: Celebrating 50 years of Showaddywaddy ‘The Greatest Rock &amp; Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy have lived up to

that title for the last 5 decades!

Formed in Leicester in 1973 from an amalgamation of several local bands, Sh
  - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: Big Love - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, live at the Braid Arts Centre,  Ballymena
  - **Description**: Join us live at The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena and enjoy the music of Fleetwood Mac, from the Peter Green to the Rumours era 🫶
  - **Venue**: Ballymena, Northern Ireland, Uk
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- **Event Name**: �� Easter Special ��
  - **Description**: 🐣🌻🐇🌷🐣🌻🐇🌷🐣🌻🐇🌷
We invite you all to our Easter Weekend Special! This is an extended 2 hour session to include a 1.5 hour muddy messers session + and extra half hour to have our Egg Hunt and give out prizes. 
Each child booked on a 1-7 yrs ticket will receiv
  - **Venue**: St Brigids Primary School
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- **Event Name**: RIO – The Ultimate Live Band Experience & Tribute Show
  - **Description**: Get ready to dance all night to the best 80's &amp; 90's hits at RIO – the ultimate throwback party with chart topping hits!About this Event🎉 RIO – The Ultimate Live Band Experience &amp; Tribute Show
  - **Venue**: Leighinmohr House Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Gary Pollock | Bucket List (50% Tickets Sold!)
  - **Description**: Ballymena comedian Gary Pollock brings his debut solo show Bucket List to the Braid Arts Centre. After years of gigging across Northern Ireland, running the popular Kiwi’s Comedy Club in Portrush, and supporting some of the country’s biggest names, Gary s
  - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: Spa House Party
  - **Description**: Join us this April for a Spa House Party hosted in Elements. Arrive from 5.30pm to a welcome glass of Prosecco, before indulging in a two course dinner in Elements, with each course perfectly paired with a cocktail. 

As the evening unfolds, enjoy exclusi
  - **Venue**: 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT42 1EA Antrim, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Ballymena Sunrise Walk
  - **Description**: In partnership with Turning Point NI  we will be doing a Sunrise Walk on 25th April at 05:00. 

This will be held at the Ecos Ballymena.

We invite you to join us as we raise awareness around suicide and stand together in support of anyone who needs it.
  - **Venue**: Broughshane Lower, Mid and East Antrim
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** An Evening of Exceptional Dining (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at Willow and Lore).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Ballymena in April 2026?
  - **A:** An Evening of Exceptional Dining (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at Willow and Lore).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Ballymena on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Ballymena include Willow and Lore.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Ballymena range from GBP 82 to GBP 82. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Ballymena include Slemish Market Supper Club.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Ballymena.

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