Entries will open on 17th March and awards will be announced on 29th September
Key dates for 2023
17th March – Open for entries
5th April – Last day to avail of the earlybird rate
17th May Final date for entry
June/July/August – Judging
28th / 29th / 30th September – Blas awards, networking, showcase (Awards are announced 29th Sept)
We are in the midst of our blind tasting. We will be in touch with all entrants in mid August with an update on the progress of their entry (entries).
Producers whose entries reach the finalist stage will be invited to join us in Dingle for our celebration of the very best of Irish food & drink which includes….
Awards presentation – announced Friday 29th September 2023 – see highlights from 2022 event here
The Backyard at Blas – a space to learn from industry experts and gain insights to help you grow your business, highlights from 2022 conversations can be found here
Plus Eat Ireland in a Day, a market style event in which trading spaces are exclusively available to Blas finalists (current and past finalists and winners)
More details on Eat Ireland in a Day
See highlights from 2022 Eat Ireland in a Day event
Find out more…
About Blas
How we judge
Testimonials: What has it meant to producers and their business
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