festivals and fairs cork

The Wild Boar Festival, Kanturk. A festival of the people, for the people, by the people.This is a festivial of street entertainment, where you can see clowns, magic,bands buskers and so much more. The fireworks at night really make the town come to life.   All are welcome.
This festivial is normally held in late July....

The Rosscarbery Arts and Literature Festival aims to provide a showcase for the arts while offering a variety of workshops, talks and discussions. This event is held in the month of May....

This has become a big event for west cork in the past few years. Initially conceived as a millennium project it has blossomed into a life of its own. There are six races held down on the sandy beach and there is a big fuss made over the event every year now....

Events include arts and drama, music, heritage, sporting events and fireworks. Family festival, street events for adults and children. Music on streets and festival dome. The 2008 festival will be in 16th August....

YVAF is a week long celebration of visual art in many different forms. Youghal 's Main street is transformed into a Walking Gallery as shops and business's display artist work. A Central Gallery holds a themed exhibition offering quality artwork from local, national and international artists. Visitors may participate in artist led workshops and a watercolour challenge. Community groups and schools exhibitions, competitions are also arranged. The 2008 festival will be held from 19th to 27th of&nb...

Events include: the best dressed dog and cat, bonny baby, clothesline, tractor and trailer and superman competitions, obstacle trails, sheaf throwing, crazy golf, horse shoe pitching, traditional Irish dancing and set dancing.This festival is normally held around the end of July- beginning of August....

Mixture of paid and free open air concerts of top Irish acts, street theatre, busking, pub trails and much more. This event is held over the August Bank Holiday Weekend....

Not to be outdone the people of the Real Capital are holding a parade of their own. There are marching bands, a funfair and a food market to keep you entertained throughout the rest of the day before you get down to some serious partying at night....