Annual Festivals in Waterford City & County

January

Horse Racing, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Tel: 051 381425, 1st January www.tramore-racecourse.com

February

LAWLORS HOTEL JAZZ FESTIVAL Dungarvan, mid February, non stop Jazz all weekend.

March

St. PATRICK'S DAY, 17th, Events across the county, check locally for details.

Waterford Writiers Weekend and the Sean Dunne Young Writers Awards www.waterfordwritersweekend.ie

April

WATERFORD FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE Founded in 2000 the annual celebration of the life and work of Waterford architect John Roberts (1714 - 1796). A mixture of formal and informal elements www.wfa.ie

May

GUINNESS FÉILE NA nDEISE Traditional Irish nusic and cultural festival in Dungarvan Co. Waterford. www.feilenandeise.com

WATERFORD SEAFARING FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND SONG Waterford City, last weekend May www.hooksandcrookes.com

FESTIVAL OF THE SEA links and celebrates the people and cultures of coastal communities of the south-east of Ireland and south-east Newfoundland/Labrador. An alternating biennial festival with the Irish launch in 2005, linking County Waterford's Dunmore East, Passage East, Cheekpoint and Ring and County Wexford's Ballyhack, Duncannon, Kilmore Quay, Fethard-on-Sea & Hook Head with the different communities of the Cape Shore and Irish Loop on the island of Newfoundland. www.festivalofthesea.ca

June

IMMRAMA, Lismore Festival Of Travel Writing three days of literature, arts, music, street and indoor cultural activities for all interests and ages. www.lismoreimmrama.com

WORLD OCEANS FESTIVAL 2nd weekend June - beach sport and wildlife events for all age groups at the South East's premier resort - the emphasis is on having fun. All events are offered free to the public. www.worldoceansfestival.com

SOUTH EAST GARDENS FESTIVAL, Waterford, early June, a trail of 15 private gardens, rangING from cottage style gardens to colourful attractively designed new gardens. Phone +353 (0)51 384273

Open Deep Sea Angling Competition, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 058-41395 or 058-46401

Horse Racing, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Tel: 051 381425 www.tramore-racecourse.com

The Tall Ships Race and Festival - Music, Culture and Markets.
30th June to 3rd July 2011

July

The Tall Ships Race and Festival - Music, Culture and Markets.
30th June to 3rd July 2011

ARDMORE PATTERN FESTIVAL The annual festival is a weekend full of activities and entertainment for all www.ardmorepatternfestival.ie

MOTORSPORT Weekend, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Contact: 058 42695

OYSTER FESTIVAL, Baile an nGall, An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Tel: 058 43216 / 41475

August

SPRAOI STREET FESTIVAL, "The Biggest Street Carnival in Ireland" Fun, Fun, Fun for all the family. Waterford City. Every August Bank Holiday Weekend the streets of Waterford city are transformed into a huge stage featuring an international cast of musicians and street theatre performers. All events are free www.spraoi.com

SEAN KELLY TOUR OF WATERFORD featuring the 50 km Kelly Cruise, the 90km Kelly Coast and The Kelly Comeragh Challenge which at 160 km includes two Category One climbs. www.theseankellytour.com

LISMORE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, Early August, West Waterford

DUNMORE EAST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. Last W/E in August, since 1994.

Horse Racing, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Tel: 051 381425, Mid August www.tramore-racecourse.com

September

WATERFORD HARVEST FESTIVAL 3rd to 11th is a city wide festival celebrating food heritage and culture in Waterford with nine days of fun filled foodie events.

NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK, Nationwide. www.heritageireland.ie

ANGLING OPEN DEEP SEA COMPETITION, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 058-41395 or 058-46401

Set Dancing Festival Mid September - Rathgormac Village County Waterford

October

IMAGINE ARTS FESTIVAL nine mini festivals all in one theatre, film, music, comedy, dance, literature, visual, craft and children - a platform for local talent and a showcase for international artists. The annual festival is a vibrant mix of the traditional and contemporary, well-established acts, special commissions, Irish exclusives and European premieres. www.imagineartsfestival.com

November

WATERFORD FILM FESTIVAL, Greyfriars Gallery. The film festival, showcases all forms of feature film and documentary film production - short, animation, experimental, student work, digital work, etc. www.waterfordfilmfestival.com

Horse Racing Tramore, Co. Waterford Tel: 051 381425 www.tramore-racecourse.com

December

Ballyrafter International Flower Fair Tel: 058 53111