Saturday 19 Nov 2011 until 20 Nov 2011 | 10:00
For those of you who have spent sometime in the Orangery with its high domed ceiling, white statues, breathtaking views and wintry temperatures you might agree that it is the perfect venue for “Christmas at Killruddery” a winter fair that showcases products from some of the most talented craftspeople and artisan food producers based in County Wicklow and surrounding counties. With prices ranging from €2 to €200 there is something for everyone looking for that unique gift for family and friends this Christmas. The event takes place from Friday, November 18th to Sunday, November 20th. Admission is free and a €2 car parking charge will be collected by the Simon Community.
Here at Killruddery we feel passionate about supporting small local artisan producers and we are delighted to be working with Sinead from CFL Events (Wicklow) to create this Wintry Fair. Visitors can expect to view over 25 local artisan producers’ stands showcasing various types of Jewellery, Textiles, Pottery, Wood-turning in the Orangery and the Dining Room of Killruddery House.
In addition, our Tearoom, will be serving delicious warming food and mulled wine throughout the event. There will be food & gifts on sale here too in the form of our own Apple Juice €5 or six for €25, apple chutney and Killruddery Boards. These chopping and serving boards are produced from naturally fallen hardwoods from trees on the estate and are handmade by Kiln Dried Hardwoods, a small company based in Belmont, Killruddery. Priced from €35 upwards, they are a wonderful, gift for those that want to give unique presents that are environmentally sound.
Local Artisan Food Producers will showcase their Christmas treats with Farmhouse Cheeses, Homemade Chutneys, Christmas Cakes & Puddings, Cake Pops, Crepes and Chilli Sauces. The Argentino Grill will provide tender, prime quality Irish meat from local butchers, which is cut in the Argentinian style and cooked to perfection by professional “parrilleros” (bbq boys). A festive beer by White Gypsy Brewery called Yule-OL will be offered to accompany those sumptuous steak sandwiches and the freshly stone baked pizza provided by local company The Crepe Box.
Christmas at Killruddery event will be a family friendly event with children invited to enjoy the Kids Craft area. Carol singers will add to festive atmosphere.
TIMES:
Friday 18th November, 4-8pm
Saturday 19th November & Sunday 20th November, 10-6pm
ADMISSION : free
A Car parking charge of €2 will be donated to The Simon Community
About CFL Events
Sinead Buckley Quinn and CFL Events have organised a number of Christmas Fairs in recent years including Christmas at the Coach House in Wicklow Town in 2010.
The event is supported by Wicklow County Enterprise Board and Sheelagh Daly CEO of the Wicklow County Enterprise Board welcomed the announcement “We are committed to supporting local producers of artisan goods and both Christmas Fairs previously organised by CFL Events in the last two years were such a success we are delighted to support Christmas at Killruddery this year. We feel it will help local producers achieve sales and profits in these turbulent times while bringing visitors to Killruddery House & Gardens.”
