Visitors planning a trip to Bord Bia Bloom 2026 can expect five days of Irish craft, contemporary design and live making demonstrations at the DCCI Irish Craft Village in Phoenix Park.

Returning as part of Bloom’s 20th anniversary celebrations, Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) will present 65 Irish makers from across the country, showcasing work in jewellery, ceramics, textiles, woodturning, glass, fashion, printmaking and homeware.

Running from 28 May to 1 June 2026, the DCCI Irish Craft Village gives visitors an opportunity to meet makers directly, hear the stories behind their work and purchase handcrafted Irish design pieces across a wide range of disciplines. Alongside the exhibitor stands, daily live demonstrations will showcase traditional and contemporary craft techniques in action throughout the festival.

For visitors searching for what to see at Bloom 2026, the DCCI Irish Craft Village remains one of the festival’s most distinctive destinations — combining contemporary Irish design, heritage skills and direct access to independent makers and studios.

Highlights to Look Out For

The DCCI Irish Craft Village at Bloom 2026 brings together makers working across a broad range of disciplines, from handwoven textiles and ceramics to jewellery, sculpture and sustainable homewares. Among the 65 exhibitors are both established names and emerging Irish makers selected through DCCI’s Made Local initiative.

Yvonne Bolger Jewellery

Contemporary jewellery maker Yvonne Bolger will showcase handcrafted jewellery pieces inspired by sculptural forms and refined metalwork techniques. Her collections combine wearable design with strong contemporary styling.

Stories by Ola

Ceramic artist Ola Wartak-Tolak of Stories by Ola creates sculptural tableware and functional ceramics characterised by organic textures and expressive forms. Visitors can expect contemporary ceramic pieces designed for both everyday use and display.

Jennifer Rothwell

Known for combining Irish craft traditions with contemporary fashion design, Jennifer Rothwell will present textiles and accessories featuring bold colour, print and innovative fabric techniques.

Jerpoint Glass Studio

Kilkenny-based Jerpoint Glass Studio, led by Rory Leadbetter, will showcase vibrant handmade glass pieces produced using traditional glassblowing techniques. Visitors can expect decorative objects, gifts and sculptural glassware inspired by colour and light.

sam agus nessa

Woodworker Nessa Doran O’Reilly of sam agus nessa creates handcrafted wooden homewares and giftware using sustainably sourced Irish timber. The collection highlights the natural grain and character of native woods through contemporary design.

Capulet & Montague

Jewellery maker Lisa McCormack of Capulet & Montague will present contemporary jewellery collections featuring precious metals and modern geometric forms, designed and handcrafted in Dublin.

Run Baby Run Pottery

Donna Ironmonger’s Run Baby Run Pottery combines playful forms and contemporary ceramic techniques to create colourful functional pottery and decorative ceramic pieces.

Bofin Weaves

Handweaver Catherine O’Connor of Bofin Weaves creates woven textiles inspired by the landscape and traditions of the west of Ireland. Visitors can discover handcrafted scarves, throws and woven home accessories made using natural fibres.

Visitors can browse the full exhibitor listing ahead of the festival at DCCI Bloom Exhibitors

Live Demonstrations

Live demonstrations remain one of the most popular features of the DCCI Craft Village, offering visitors an opportunity to see Irish craft techniques and processes up close.

Demonstrations will take place daily from 11.00am to 5.00pm across three dedicated demonstration areas and will include blacksmithing, woodturning, patchwork, feltmaking, lacemaking and traditional Irish musical heritage. Participating organisations include the Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association, Irish Woodturners Guild, Irish Patchwork Society, Feltmakers Ireland, Fibreshed Ireland, Guild of Irish Lacemakers and Na Píobairí Uilleann.

These sessions give visitors a chance to learn more about the materials, tools and skills involved in Irish craft while speaking directly with practitioners throughout the day.

View the full demonstration schedule at Craft Demonstrations at Bloom 2026

The 20th Anniversary of Bloom

Bloom 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Bord Bia Bloom, one of Ireland’s best-known summer events celebrating gardening, sustainability, food, design and culture.

Design & Crafts Council Ireland has played a longstanding role in the festival through the DCCI Irish Craft Village, creating a platform for Irish makers to showcase and sell their work directly to the public. Over the years, the village has become a key destination for visitors seeking authentic Irish-made products and opportunities to meet the makers behind them.

The 2026 edition continues that tradition while reflecting the growing diversity of contemporary Irish craft. This year’s exhibitors were selected through a competitive application process, with makers representing a wide range of counties, disciplines and creative approaches.

Irish Craft You Can Buy

All work featured in the DCCI Irish Craft Village is available to purchase directly from makers during Bloom 2026. Visitors can shop handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, textiles, homewares, glassware, prints and gifts while supporting independent Irish businesses and studio makers.

For those unable to attend Bloom in person, many participating makers also sell through Made Local, DCCI’s online directory of Irish makers and designers. The platform allows visitors to continue supporting Irish craft year-round while discovering products made across Ireland.

Practical Information

• Dates: 28 May – 1 June 2026
• Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
• Opening Hours: Bloom festival opening times apply

Tickets and visitor information are available through the official Bord Bia Bloom website.

Visitors planning their trip are encouraged to review the full exhibitor listing and demonstration schedule in advance to make the most of their visit to the DCCI Irish Craft Village.

See All 65 Exhibitors

Explore the full list of makers taking part in the DCCI Irish Craft Village at Bloom 2026.

View the DCCI Bloom 2026 Exhibitors