Date:
Sep. 9 — 10, 2023
Time: 11:00 — 17:00
Price: Free
Eat, grow and make on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September at the Richmond Barracks Harvest Fair.
Join us in the heart of Inchicore at Richmond Barracks for a fair filled with crafts, fun and lots to do. Our fairs have workshops to attend, entertainment to enjoy, food to feast on and a huge variety of items from various local vendors to purchase, such as clothing, crafts, design and art.
As we welcome Autumn, this Fair celebrates the abundance of the Harvest, growth and nature with a cornucopia of seasonal-related foods and stalls showcasing crafts by local businesses.
Try something new at one of our creative workshops, move to the music in our Garden and enjoy the delicious food and drink available.
Alice will have handmade embroidered pieces for sale alongside embroidery kits you can take home to make yourself.
Blue Bridge House is a textile studio based in Dublin 8. Designer & maker Laura works from a carefully selected range of natural fibres, such as organic cotton, linen, hemp, and naturally dyed fabrics, creating unique handmade ethical homeware collections and accessories with a sustainable ethos.
Hand-knitted baby and toddler items include cardigans, teething rings, pram blankets, cot blankets, and car seat blankets. Most of my products are made with 100 per cent cotton, which is soft on baby's delicate skin.
Our Born Again Bites are made with Brewers Spent Grain to promote a circular food economy.
Our Accidentally Vegan - Born Again Peanut and Dark Chocolate Soft Snack Bites are honest, delicious, and sustainable. They are high in fibre, contain 100 per cent plant-based protein, have no added nasties and are a great energy booster. Fantastic with a coffee or tea at your 11am break, post-workout or while hiking on a trail.
I am self-taught. I make jewellery, bookmarks, suncatchers and wine charms, with other bits my ideas come up with.
At Butternut Box, we believe that dogs deserve better. That's why we're putting the food back into dog food. We are a dog food subscription service that makes freshly prepared, human-grade dog food.
Clover Rua makes giftware using our own designs and drawings created locally in Dublin 12. We have framed and unframed prints, our ever-popular colourful tea towels, and cards to go with them. All our products use sustainable and environmentally friendly paper, card, fabric, ink and materials.
Crafty stuff with a piece of Ukrainian soul. From my earliest days, I've held a deep passion for crafting by hand. What started as a simple hobby has blossomed into a profound calling. Presently, I specialise in crafting boho-inspired accessories and home decor that cater to personal desires and those who appreciate cosy and charming aesthetics. My creations find their roots in the art of macrame and cross-stitch, grounding them in techniques that stand the test of time.
My name is Helen, and I make monsters. Each handknitted “Beastie” is unique and created using my own templates and patterns. I knit with natural fibre yarns, and every Beastie leaves my Dublin studio with a handmade accessory or outfit that showcases their individual characteristics.
Heal, feel & connect with nature. Introducing Forager Skincare, harnessing the healing powers of wild Irish herbs. A collection of small batch, hand-poured balms made with foraged native Irish wild herbs and 100 per cent natural ingredients by Feebee Foran in Dublin, Ireland.
Aromatherapy Eye Pillows ~ Bath Blends ~ Accessories for Yoga & Wellness ~ Handmade in Dublin ~ All-Natural.
Beautiful botanical brews from native Irish hedgerow plants and flowers.
Intelligent Teas are made from plants that live HAPPY lives of wild abandon, freedom and fresh air in chemical free hedgerows, fields and gardens.
Chemical Free – Caffeine Free – Vegan Friendly
Toys that delight both the child and their planet - climate-kind and minimal waste.
Including backpacks upcycled from broken bouncy castles, beach toys made from recycled milk bottles, handmade traditional wooden toys with a modern twist like catapults and skipping ropes, incredible eco-friendly giant bubbles, the eco-answer to Kinder Eggs, and amazing plastic-free window pencils.
Musical society in the Kilmainham/Inchicore neighbourhood has 40+ members and is growing every year. The society is always open to new members for future productions. Stop by to learn more and find out about their upcoming production of the musical Young Frankenstein, taking place in the Inchicore College of Further Education from November 1st to 4th.
Knots n Bobs is a creative sister duo from Clondalkin. Kim loves nothing more than cultivating a range of tropical plants from her personal apartment jungle, while Rachel is happiest whipping up some season decor with a slight obsession for pumpkins.
People can expect to pick up a range of tropical plants, seasonal decor, and a small selection of year-round macramé items. All items are handmade, so they are limited, and no two are the same, making them all the more special.
All items are made from natural materials and intended for use and enjoyment year on year.
I knit and crochet toys, dolls and novelty items. Roughly three or four times a year, I run fundraisers on my page, donating 50 per cent of sales to various charities.
Natural skincare and cosmetics, including lip balms, soap, candles, and hand balms.
Colourful, print-focused Irish Linens. Pairing modern printed designs with heritage fabric.
Jammy jams and chunky chutneys. Tangy and tasty, just like your granny used to make.
Original digital textile framed and unframed artworks which are inspired by historical landmarks and wildlife.
Inspired by patterns in nature and Indian design, Karyn Jones makes colourful ceramic bowls, soap dishes, decorations, incense holders and framed art in her garden studio in Delgany, Co. Wicklow.
I design and make my own jewellery range, showing the lumpy, bumpiness of life. I work primarily with off-cuts of copper that I get from my brother's light engineering business. I have even used copper from an 80+-year-old fireplace - every piece has a story!
Homeware accessories that are full of patterns and colours to bring happiness to the home.
Robert Grundulis is a Crumlin-based woodworker who has a passion for creating art from reclaimed and salvaged wood. He has a particular interest in jewellery (necklace pendants), household knick-knacks and wall hangings that showcase his love for animals, Celtic heritage and his witty sense of humour. He loves the the challenge of commissioned pieces and making beautiful things from materials that would have otherwise gone in the waste stream.
I create unique neckpieces from recycled coffee pods, pre-loved costume jewellery and other treasures. I also create a range of earrings, broaches and hair accessories.
Beautiful botanical, vegan skincare for women and men. Luxurious whipped body butters infused with essential oils. Fragrances include lavender, verbena and rose geranium. Lip balms in sweet orange & peppermint, and relax into sleep lavender pillow & room mist.
All product containers are pharmaceutical-grade and 100% recyclable. We encourage customers to wash and reuse the aluminium tins and amber/blue glass jars. All product containers are sourced from SKIN's ingredients supplier in county Wicklow. Product paper labels are produced in Dublin. SKIN only uses recycled materials (reusing paper packaging received with orders from SKIN's ingredients supplier) for packaging online orders.
Stillgarden Distillery is an award-winning independent distillery based in Dublin that produces sustainable Modern Irish Spirits for the Modern Spirit Drinker.
Gift Sets from Stillgarden Distillery are the best way to gift the Irish spirit lover in your life. Choose from our range of Modern Irish Spirit Gift sets, cocktail Gift Sets, and experience Gift Sets.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect birthday gift, an engagement gift or a gift to mark any special occasion – we have the perfect Gift Sets for the occasion!
You can also buy gift vouchers for our products and experiences, including tours of our visitor centre, where guests can experience modern distillation methods and create their own recipe gin or vodka.
Teegan's Treats makes homemade jams, preserves and cordials in small batches using traditional recipes and incorporating local and seasonally foraged fruits. Customers' favourites include our Seville Orange Marmalade, Lemon Curd, and Elderflower Cordial. We will also have our Ginger Cordial, a Finalist in this year's Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards.
Specialising in creating Cupcakes and Cakes, with an emphasis on making each one Funky, Fresh & Fabulous.
The Grassroots Guild is a not-for-profit social enterprise sharing the skills that allow people, groups and businesses to actively restore nature where they live and work. We prepare fun and practical DIY kits each season to create effective wildlife supports in your outdoor spaces. Our Minipond Kits have everything you need to add a self-sustaining freshwater habitat to your garden.
By re-imagining something that otherwise may have ‘had its day’, upcycling opens up a world of new possibilities, designs, business opportunities and waste solutions.
Handcrafted artwork on canvas, prints, greeting cards, and wooden decorations handcrafted in Ireland. Designs inspired by nature using locally sourced materials.
Beautiful handcrafted wreaths, bouquets and flower crowns made using dried Irish-grown flowers.
We have some wonderful entertainment in our garden for the weekend, including:
All of the workshops at the Fair will be drop-in; no pre-booking is required. Workshops will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can find the list of workshops available and more information on each of them through the links below.
FoodCloud Kitchen, who are in our building every Friday, 10 am to 3 pm, will be at the Harvest Fair serving delicious hot food and drinks with a generous side of social impact.
All profits generated from FoodCloud Kitchen are reinvested into FoodCloud’s core activities, redistributing surplus food to over 600 community and voluntary organisations across the country.
Their menu changes regularly and is created using seasonal ingredients sourced from FoodCloud's suppliers.
Follow them on Instagram: @FoodCloudKitchen
Pinchos have been a firm favourite at our Fairs.
Serving tasty Venezuelan-style street food, including burgers, wraps and fries, they're sure to have your tastebuds tingling.
Follow them on Instagram: @pinchosdublin
You'll find them in the garden.
We're delighted to welcome Gaël Gaudin and the Crêpe Escape back to Richmond Barracks.
You'll enjoy homemade crêpes, galettes and toppings using organic ingredients made in Dublin the Breton way… brought to you by bike!
Follow Gaël on Instagram: @thecrepeescape_ie
You'll find them in the garden.
Partners in both life and business, Alex & Vic are the owners/operators of Happy Out Coffee - a Belfast-based, mobile barista company making its mark at festivals, markets and private-hire events the length and breadth of the country. Serving up premium coffee and delicious baked treats, the happy pair cater to a wide range of palates and dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan options on the menu, alongside a selection of tasty non-coffee drinks for those less caffeine-inclined. With community at the core of their business, 5% of their profits go towards local LGBTQ+ community projects and mutual aid funds, and they offer a pay-it-forward system to allow customers the opportunity to buy a coffee at a discounted price for someone in need to avail of.
Follow them on Instagram: @happyoutcoffee
You will find them in the garden.
