festivals and fairs waterford

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....

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....

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...

Ireland's biggest free Bluegrass Festival takes place throughout the village of Dunmore East with groups from the US and the UK as well as plenty of Irish performers. The bands will be playing over 50 gigs in 6 indoor and outdoor venues throughout the town. Some of the venues have plenty of other amenities so you can truly get in the mood for the event....

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....

The Waterford Fringe Festival is usually concurrent with the Festival of Light Opera, and designed to compliment it by presenting displays of other art forms to provide a variety so people can pick and choose their preferred entertainment. The wide selection of visual arts includes plenty of drama, music, comedy and plenty of other family friendly events....

The Féile na nDeise has been sponsored by Guinness since the beginning in 2005 when this May Bank holiday weekend celebration was founded. This festival celebrates many of the traditional aspects of Irish culture such as the music, dancing and singing. This event is also an international event, welcoming visitors and performers from across Europe....

Tallow Harvest Festival is fun for all ages. We have a wide variety of music events both indoor and outdoor with the finale being a fun day on Sunday with a car show also taking place....

The Imagine festivals are a great platform for launching local talent as well as provide a stage for international artists to expand into Ireland. There are performances and workshops for people of all ages and is a great opportunity for everyone to get involved and experience the creative arts....