The Office of Public Works (OPW) welcomes the 10th annual Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show taking place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Hosted by the OPW, in partnership with the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations (FIBKA), this event celebrates the essential role of bees in biodiversity, food production and the ecological health of the Phoenix Park.
Minister of State with the responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD said: “I am delighted to see the return of this popular festival for the 10th year. The annual Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show showcases the vital role the Phoenix Park plays in managing biodiversity in Dublin City. This is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to come together and learn about the diverse plant and animal species that inhabit our Park. The educational workshops and tours on offer at this years’ Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show will help us understand what we can do to protect and conserve our environment. I encourage visitors of all ages to join us for the Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show on Saturday, 5 September.”
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of free family-friendly activities, including tours, talks and workshops. The event will also feature exhibits and demonstrations focusing on Irish honey, beeswax, mead and bee-related crafts, offering something for nature lovers, gardening enthusiasts, families and members of the beekeeping community alike.
A key highlight of the day is the Honey Show competition, which includes class categories for adults, novices and students, along with prize medals and trophy awards.
Face painters will be onsite from 11.00 to 16.00 to turn your little Princes into a frog, and Princesses into a butterfly for the day.
Tours of the beautifully restored Victorian Walled Garden will take place on the day. Why not take a stroll along the colourful herbaceous border, admire the dahlias and marvel at espaliered fruit trees.
For further information on event bookings please contact phoenixparkvisitorcentre@opw.ie or 01 677 0095. Full details on the programme of events over the weekend can be obtained at www.phoenixpark.ie.
