🌊🎉 Castletownbere Festival of the Sea 🎉🌊

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Castletownbere Festival of the Sea, taking place from August 4th to 11th this year! This incredible family festival promises a week filled with fun and excitement, featuring a wide range of events that are sure to suit all ages and tastes.

🎈 Children's Entertainment: Let the little ones be thrilled with stilt walkers, balloon modeling, face painting, clowns, pony rides, bouncing castle, climbing wall, choo-choo train, and more! There's no shortage of activities to keep the kids entertained and smiling throughout the festival.

🏆 Competitions: Get ready to showcase your skills! Join in the net mending and sea angling competitions or cheer on participants. And don't miss the kiddies fancy dress contest, bonny baby competition, and the highly-anticipated best dressed dog event. Excitement and friendly rivalry guaranteed!

⚽ Sports and Games: Calling all sports enthusiasts! The festival offers a range of activities to get your adrenaline pumping. Enjoy open air set dancing, take part in a soccer tournament, witness thrilling gig races, or dive into swimming races. For a unique experience, catch the pig and pole event or join the pillow fights. And for those who prefer brain games, there are poker tournaments and table quizzes to test your knowledge!

🍽️ Food and Culinary Demonstrations: Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Castletownbere! Indulge in food cookery demonstrations and savor a delicious seafood barbecue. Learn cooking tips and techniques from the experts while relishing the local culinary delights.

🎶 Entertainment and Music: Get ready for a week filled with laughter and merriment! Enjoy open air entertainment every night and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere. The festival promises an array of talented performers and musicians to keep you entertained. And when the night falls, venture into the local bars for more music and craic!

Remember, specific events and schedules may vary each year. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about the Castletownbere Festival of the Sea, keep an eye on local event listings, news sources, or visit the official festival website. Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration of the sea and the vibrant community of Castletownbere. We hope to see you there! 🌊🎉