We're delighted to welcome celebrated woodworker and social media sensation Eoin Reardon, who will be joining us for the whole day! Watch Eoin demonstrate traditional woodworking techniques, discover the craftsmanship behind his hugely popular videos, and have a chat with the man himself!

Eoin Reardon Demo | Sat 24th Oct  | 10am - 4.30pm  |  Free Event

John McNamara from McNamara Fruit & Rose nursery will be sharing his knowledge & vast experience of growing Apple Trees in Ireland. Come and chat about choosing what to grow and how to care for them, from heritage apples to more modern varieties and everything in-between.

John McNamara Chats | Sat 24th Oct | 11am - 3pm  |  Free Event

Join Future Forests founder Mike Collard for a journey through four decades of growing trees and doing business differently. From its roots in sustainable living in the West Cork hills to a thriving nationwide nursery, Mike shares the stories, challenges, and ideas that shaped Future Forests.

40 Years in 40 Minutes Talk | Sat 24th Oct | 2pm  | Free Event

Join local beekeeper Eleanor Fitzgerald to hear the latest on the Asian hornet, the threat it poses to our honeybees, and native pollinators, and what we can all do to help spot and report this invasive species. 

Asian Hornet Talk | Sat 24th Oct | time TBC  | Free Event

The legendary Noel Burke & Friends are back but this time in the big Canopy! Settle in for an afternoon of brilliant traditional Irish music, good company and plenty of craic.

Trad Music Session | Sat 24th Oct | 3 - 5pm | Free Event

Maartin from Pizza Base Bantry will be firing up the oven and serving freshly made pizzas all afternoon on Saturday. Grab a slice, settle in for some live music, or have a wander and catch a willow-weaving or woodcarving demo while you eat! 🍕

Pizza Base | Sat 24th Oct | 12 - 5pm

We're delighted to welcome to wonderfully creative Mary McAuley. Spend a cosy Sunday morning weaving your own wild seasonal wreath, inspired by Samhain. There'll be plenty of inspiration, guidance, and craic!

Autumn Wreath Workshop | Sun 25th Oct | 10.30am - 1pm | Cost: €75 - All materials & Coffee & Cake included | Booking essential

Frank Wieler & Cat Holland are back but this time they will be in the big Canopy! Expect a lively afternoon of folk, blues and Americana, plenty of good humour and the kind of tunes that make it very hard to stay sitting down. Join us for an afternoon of celebration and craic.

Live Music | Sun 25th Oct | 3 - 5pm  | Free Event

Glyn is a regular at the Bantry Market, he will be serving up his usual selection of delicious Indian food on Sunday afternoon. Grab a warming curry or samosa, find a spot in the big Canopy and enjoy the live music.

Indian Food Stall | Sun 25th Oct | 2 - 5pm

Bugs, beetles and things with far too many legs! Join Mark Wickham from Work Shop Bantry for a Halloween drawing workshop at Future Forests where kids can bring their creepiest, crawliest creations to life.

Kids Drawing Workshop | Mon 26th Oct | 12 - 1pm | Cost: €10 - All materials included | Limited Spaces - Booking essential

Gather around the fire for an afternoon of free, nature-based crafts and autumn fun for kids. Drop in between 1-4pm, get stuck in, and make something wonderfully wild to take home!

Kids Creepy Crafting | Mon 26th Oct | 1 - 4pm  | Free Event

Our self guided spooky scavenger hunt is taking over the maze that is Future Forests! Come in costume, follow the clues through the nursery and complete the hunt to claim your prize.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt | Mon 26th Oct | 12 - 4pm | Free Event

How about becoming a pumpkin or a skeleton or maybe a pretty princess is more your thing!

Kids Face Painting | Mon 26th Oct | 12 - 4pm  | Free Event