Bord Bia Bloom Entertainment and Family Activities
Soak up the sights and sounds of summer with live entertainment, talks, interactive workshops, and fun activities for all ages!
Family Fun
There is plenty of fun for families and children of all ages to get excited about at Bord Bia Bloom! Head to the Budding Bloomers Family Area, sponsored by the Road Safety Authority, for a joyous mix of educational and entertaining activities and performances; visit the Phoenix Park’s large playground behind the Show Gardens; and find a host of child-friendly demos, exhibits, and treats across the 70-acre site. Check out the Event Schedule each day to find out when your favourite presenters are taking to the stage and don't forget, children, aged 16 and under, can visit Bord Bia Bloom for free! (Up to two children per adult, additional child tickets are priced at €5.)
Family Activities
RTÉ live from Bloom
RTÉ joins us live in the Picnic Area at the centre of Bord Bia Bloom this year. Here you can relax with a picnic or a bite to eat from one of our food vendors while listening to live music, radio shows and talks from a number of famous presenters and artists. You can expect to see a host of talent for all ages.
Bloom Buskers
For more lively performances, check out the Bloom Buskers who are are playing on the Budding Bloomers Stage over the course of the weekend. They are bringing percussion instruments with them should you wish to join in!
DCCI Craft Village Workshops
Members of the Design & Craft Council of Ireland will stage wide array of fascinating demos and workshops in the DCCI Irish Craft Village. Here visitors can try their hands at a number of traditional crafts, from weaving and wet felting to patchworking and quilting. You can also watch the masters at work with demonstrations on wood turning; lacemaking, reed making, blacksmithing and more
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Plan your day
Looking for the best way to get to Bloom, or information on shuttle buses and parking? Find out everything you need to know including our site map.
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