festivals and fairs kerry

The festival caters for all members of the family with a line up that includes childrens sports, motorised treasure hunt, bonny baby competition, glamorous granny competition along with many other fun events. The main attraction of the festival is the Cailin Alainn competition where all the entrants are paraded through the town!!

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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....

The All-Ireland Ceoltas Champions Kilcummin provide the best in Irish dancing and Irish music in the day that everyone celebrates everything that it means to be Irish. The Parade normally starts at 2pm and it is renowned as the most colourful parade on the island and with 7 marching bands you can be sure of plenty of noise and music....

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....

The Kerry Film Festival was set up in 2000. The festival screens films around County Kerry and also promotes Kerry as a film destination. Awards include, Best Short Animation, Best Short Documentary and Best Director....

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....

Weekend of festivities for both adults and children, involving fun races for everyone.  If you enjoy music and dance this is the place to be. The Regatta is held through out the monday with the Parishes and Four Man races taking place....