Garden Festival 2026

Mount Congreve Garden Festival 2026 Sunday, 10th May | 9:00am – 5:00pm A celebration of plants, people and place in one of the Great Gardens of the World Festival Highlights • Over 20 specialist nurseries from across Ireland • Rare, unusual and hard-to-find plants • Meet the Growers session • Special guest talk by Elmer Dool • 350m Estate-to-Plate Festival Menu in the Stables Café • 10% off Mount Congreve Memberships (on the day) • Discounted entry across the Waterford Gardens Free Festival Area | Discounted Entry to Mount Congreve Gardens Festival Programme: 12:00pm – Headline Talk The Making of a Great Garden with Elmer Dool A rare insight into the vision, planting philosophy and legacy behind Mount Congreve, and the remarkable collaboration between Herman Dool and Ambrose Congreve. 2:00pm Meet the Grower: Rare & Unusual Plants Discover exceptional plants you won’t find in garden centres The Garden Market Explore over 20 of Ireland’s leading specialist nurseries offering: • Rare and unusual plants • Expert advice and guidance • Direct-from-grower purchasing 350m Estate-to-Plate Festival Menu Available in the Stables Café Seasonal dishes inspired by the gardens, with ingredients sourced directly from the estate. Festival Offers: 10% off Mount Congreve Memberships (on the day only) • Unlimited access to the gardens for 13 months • Priority booking and exclusive member benefits Explore gardens across County Waterford Extend your visit and discover a collection of beautiful and diverse gardens across the region. Enjoy discounted entry across participating gardens during the festival weekend. Participating gardens include: • Mount Congreve Gardens • Lismore Castle Gardens • Cappoquin House & Gardens • Dromana House Gardens • Tourin House & Gardens Make a weekend of it — explore a range of gardens across one county, and a shared passion for plants.

Price: Free Festival Area | Discounted Garden Entry

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May 10 2026 to May 10 2026

9.00am - 5.00pm