festivals and fairs waterford

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...

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....

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....

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....

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 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....