festivals and fairs waterford

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....

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....

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....

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 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....

After having a great time in the Spraoi festival in August, you’ll have had plenty of time to get yourself ready for another very special festival, this time in the midst of autumn. This modern Halloween celebration looks back at a timeless classic for inspiration Dracula by the great Irish writer Bram Stoker. There will be events taking place all over the city and there will be something for everyone, so you can bring all the family....

All the youngsters are having the craic throughout the year, but if you are a lively over 55, then you might like to have some craic with people of your own generation. There are numerous activities and competitions planned with the highlight being the festival ball at the end of the merriment....

The annual Spraoi Festival in Waterford is a gem in Ireland's calendar of summer events, taking place over the August bank holiday. For three days the quays, squares and streets of Waterford are transformed into vibrant outdoor stages. A riot of colour, energy and excitement awaits the visitor as Spraoi creates an atmosphere that is unique among Irish festivals.
Set against the backdrop of Waterford's dazzling coastline and rolling hills, this free Mediterranean carnival-style e...

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...

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....