festivals and fairs wicklow

The festival consists of rowing, swimming, sailing and raft races. Singing competitions and Festival Queen Ball. It is a ten day festivial that starts on the last Friday in July....

This event is held over the August bank holiday weekend and is one of the largest in the county with acts coming from as far afield as Norway and Italy to take part in the street theatre. There are several venues throughout the town hosting these shows and they range in style from comedy, drama, aerial shows and plenty more....

Wicklow Arts Festival is a celebration of all aspects of the arts based in the seaside setting of Wicklow Town.

The festival  encompasses events such as theatre, film, concerts of classical and popular music, an arts trail ,workshops and a host of children’s entertainment.

Now in its 6th year,  the Wicklow Arts Festival '09 will be running over two consecutive weekends- Saturdays & Sundays 2nd/3rd and 9th/10th May 2009

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A competition festival which includes orchestras, choirs, solo singing, drama and verse speaking. This is normally held around the end of Febuaruy /start of March....

This Walking Festival is held during the month of August and is centred around the world famous Glendalough area of Wicklow. There are 12 walks held over four days with experienced guides and various grades of walk from 8km strolls for all the family to 12km strenuous regimes for the experienced hill walker....

Cead Mile Failte to The Garden of Ireland and the Wicklow Gardens Festival, now in it's 19th year. A treasury of choice will delight the visitor whether Robinsonian, Formal, Ornamental or Cottage Garden in style. Awakening the senses, there is much to discover and enjoy. A free Wicklow Gardens Festival Brochure is available from the office  or visit the website www.visitwicklow.ie/gardens/ . 
The Wicklow Gardens Festival attracts over 50,000 people each year over the course...

This is a long week with many events held in various churches and halls in Bray. The events include exhibitions in music and art that is expanded every year. There are numerous such events throughout the year but this one is the largest and most varied of them all....

Third Festival of Dance and Music with indoor and outdoor entertainment featuring Irish dance and music - set dancing - morris dancers - mummers - dancers and musicians from Europe....

This is truly an international festival with bands and performers from over a dozen countries taking part. With over 30 shows over the 3 day event, you can be sure that you will find something in your niche during the festival. No matter your favoured style, you simply can’t miss Dave Douglas and his sextet Keystone who are the headline act for the festival....

This is a free summer event that is open to everyone and with a line-up including over 100 different types of entertainment there is sure to be something for you. The festivities include a fun fair, some street theatre and many stages with live music....