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What's on

A working farm turned festival, with something for every appetite.

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Meet the Moo Crew

Get Moving with Moo Crew with Active Carlow

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Food & Drink Show

Live Cookery, Local Flavours, Food Inspiration

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Kids Experience

Farm Fun, Play, Bounce, Explore

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Brew & Harvest

Big Barn Bash Food Zone

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Coppenagh Coo

Run it. Walk it. Chase it. Enjoy it.

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Welcome to the First-Ever
Big Barn Bash

Get ready for a brand-new family festival like no other! We’re bringing together the absolute best of Carlow’s food culture with fun farmyard action for the ultimate day out. Whether you're cheering on the kids in the first ever Coppenagh Coo 5km Carlow Chase 2026 sipping artisan roast coffee or picking up top tips from local master chefs joined by Edward Hayden, Rachel Allen and Virgin Media’s Deric Ó h'Artagáin. The Big Barn Bash has something for everyone.

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FAMILY

The Moo Crew - Active Zone

Presented in partnership with Active Carlow, the Big Barn Bash Active Zone encourages families, friends and visitors of all ages to get moving and enjoy the great outdoors. 

See the day out
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FOODIE

Brew & Harvest

The Big Barn Bash Food Zone is a celebration of great food, local flavour and the rich agricultural heritage of County Carlow and the South East.

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Book your weekend

Day tickets and family passes, booked through Eventbrite. Under-3s go free.

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A Foodie's Paradise

The Cozy Barn: Warm up with specialty roasts, rich artisan hot chocolates, and delicious sweet treats.

Gourmet Food-on-the-Go: High-quality street food stalls featuring top-tier local produce and craft butcher partnerships.

Live Cookery Demos: Watch top regional chefs cook up incredible dishes live using the finest local ingredients.

31 OCT - 1 NOV

Coppenagh House Farm, Tullow

Carlow's ultimate winter food festival

Two days of cattle, cooking and craft food mixed with fun for all the family for a magical day out on the farm for all the family.

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2 days

ON THE FARM

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