Field Exchange Festival
Explore the festival itinerary and various events taking place on site at Brookfield Farm on September 5th and 6th, 2025
What Happens At FIELD EXCHANGE Festival 2025?
Who is it for?
We welcome policymakers, public servants, farmers, and everyone interested in how creativity impacts our lives and farming practices relating to climate and biodiversity.
Friday, 5th September
What’s in store?
Immerse yourself and exchange ideas against some of the most breathtaking scenery on the shores of Lough Derg.
- Enjoy a showcase from our Creative Farming Ambassadors, who will share sustainable farming insights gained from our unique exchange days.
- Start with an optional stakeholders and networking lunch, showcasing the best of Tipperary food.
- Dive deeper with talks and panel discussions from 2-5pm.
- Learn about our Community of Practice.
- Meet and hear from the artists, farmers, agroforestry and dry stone wall experts.
- Network and mingle after the talks against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.
- Experience moving and evocative music performance from The Company of Trees.
saturday, 6th September
Join us for a family friendly food and craft festival experience on beautiful Brookfield Farm overlooking the Lough Derg landscape.
A day filled with themes of sustainability and a love for nature.
- Engaging and exciting craft workshops
- Sensory Farm walks,
- Local Tipperary Food,
- Specially commissioned artworks,
- Practical learning opportunities
- Engage with and contribute to the agroforestry and dry stone wall designs
- Learn about our Community of Practice!
- Discover distinctive gifts at our craft stalls,
- Explore the diverse offerings at our food stalls,
- Celebrate the close of our festival with a moving and evocative music performance from The Company of Trees.
You will find yourself connecting with individuals who share similar interests.
(Attendees of the music performance will be transported to our nearby Barn E45 EA09)
Useful information
- Festival venue Eircode – E45 EA09
- Parking: We offer parking facilities and toilets 250 metres (approx. 5 min walk) from the festival site on the farm and a short drive from the main entrance gates. A steward will be present to direct parking.
- Attire guidelines: Events will take place outdoors – dress appropriately for the Irish weather.
- Accessibility: Farm lane tarmac is suitable for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Off-road terrain is unsuitable for wheelchair and mobility scooter users, especially after poor weather.
- Accommodation Options: If you would like to stay in the area, before or after a Field Exchange or visit, check out the Tipperary Tourism accommodation link on the Tipperary.com website.
Book Your Ticket Here
Every iteration of Field Exchange seeks Creative Farming Ambassadors to share the journey towards sustainability. If you wish to connect with a supportive network of fellow farmers who share your concerns and cultivate essential skills to address the challenges and seize the opportunities of a changing climate – get in touch!
