festivals and fairs waterford

Come and enjoy the Dungarvan Food Festival

April 17th to 19th


Dungarvan Food Festival is showcasing Martha Cashman, a sculptor originally from Cork. She won the Essence of Ireland Award from the Craft Council of Ireland. The exhibition is hosted by the Old Market House Art Centre in Dungarvan in conjunction with the Food Festival....

This is a festival for all the little sprogs, kids under the age of 8, so that the children can be the centre of attention before the Spraoi festival. There will be loads of entertainment specifically targeted for the over 5s and under 8s but you can be sure they will have something for everyone else as well. There are 2 shows a day, including workshops and exhibitions so you can pick and choose your favourite....

The line up is complete and the countdown has begun to this summers Guinness International Bluegrass Festival in Dunmore East Co. Waterford.

If banjo pickin, foot tappin mandolin pluckin, barnstormin, step dancin, fiddle playin, double bass clawin sessions are for you then Dunmore East is the only place to be from 27th to 30th August 2009.

This is the 15th year in which roots music pilgrims will flock to Dunmore East for the free family orientated festival. All of t...

In its short history The Dunmore East Golf Classic has gone from success to success and now takes its place amongst the foremost events on the Irish golfing calendar.
Each spring golfers visit the charming fishing village of Dunmore East for ‘the Classic’ to enjoy the truly excellent courses of East Waterford along with the charm and atmosphere of the village each evening. Along a 3/4 mile stretch, the restaurants and pubs combine to provide superb food and mighty "craic", ensuring a mo...

This is a truly unique event that investigates the intricacies of travel writing and its associated literature. There will be local and international writers taking part in the event with workshops, exhibitions and a film to explore the various elements of this form of literature. There will also be additional seminars with regards to other types of writing that you may find interesting as a corollary....

A special cead mile failte to all our visitors and performing artists. We hope you will be enriched after your visit to our lovely town, and we feel sure during your stay you will experience the famous hospitality and friendliness of the people of the Deise. We sincerely hope you enjoy our weekend of real Irish culture....