festivals and fairs kerry

The Killarney Summerfest is one of the biggest and best festivals in the south west. It's held annually in the picturesque town of Killarney in County Kerry.

The programme has events and activities to suit all age and tastes. As well as lots of street entertainment they'll be special kiddies events like the much loved Teddy Bear's Picnic,  productions at the INEC, a fun - fair carnival and lots of children's workshops.

Other activities to take place during the...

A sporting race - 1.2mile Swim, 56 mile Cycle, 13 mile run. Dates: 01.06.2007 to 30.09.2007 - entry on-line only through our website. Entry will close when we reach our limit/capacity....

This is the 16th annual Easter Arts and Bumble Bee Festival that celebrates the arts throughout Kerry over the Easter weekend. All things artistic such as music, crafts, culture, film and literature will be celebrated and there will be a parade with floats from artistic groups from around the county. The Bumble Bee Festival is for the kids, to let their imaginations run wild with workshops and events while working with ceramics, photography, painting and plenty more....

This annual event is normally held in June, a must for any petrol head or motorcycle enthusiast. With 3 days of live entertainment,  and of course the bike shows with top trophies. The Chopper Club has been in Ireland for over 30 years and you can expect interest from all over Europe. Venue may change from year to year, it is advisable to contact the Club office on the number provided to confirm....

This is the 8th year that the traditional Irish Music style of Sliabh Luachra is celebrated. Con Curtin himself is a master of this nearly forgotten art and all are welcome to come to meet the legend himself. Good craic and merriment is assured to be had by all....

This five day affair is a very enjoyable festival that will cater to young and old, local and tourist alike. There are many activities such as guided walks, horse riding, abseiling, orienteering, BBQ, basket making, bouncy castle and much, much more. The exceptional event for the kiddies is the circus skills workshop that will have them stilt walking and juggling along with the best of them....

Festival commemorating the life and works of Annascaul born sculptor. Workshops in oils, pastels, sculpture and figure making, youth theatre and drama....

The Kerry Skellig Regional Daniel O Connell Walking Weekend is a festival of guided walks for all levels....

One of Irelands most famous annual events, drawing crowds from all over the world as people come back home to Ireland after perhaps generations of being away. The festival includes a parade, free open-air concerts and lots more in the way of fun and merriment. The event is topped off by the crowning of the Rose, as decided by the panel of judges who evaluate which girl has the nicest personality....

After harvest time comes the threshing. Come and see how it was done in the past such as the steam powered threshing machine, the flour milling, and the other vintage machinery from days of yore. There is plenty else to do and see such as the classic cars, wood turning and some activities for the kiddies....