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 throughout the South East. Check locally for details

SÉAN DUNNE WRITERS FESTIVAL The festival is entirely free and is charged with the development of a new cannon of works.
Contact Garter Lane 051-855038 www.seandunne.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

JOHN TREACY 10 MILE CLASSIC and 5k Fun Run/Walk 3 routes to choose from - www.thejohntreacyclassic.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

ARTBEAT 2010 - June to end August bands play the now legendary Artbeat concerts on Saturday evenings at 5.30pm in Blackfriars Church grounds, behind BPM Records in Waterford City

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

July

SPRAOI in the Park, Waterford City 1st weekend July www.spraoi.com

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

Artbeat 2010 - June to end August bands play the now legendary Artbeat concerts on Saturday evenings at 5.30pm in Blackfriars Church grounds, behind BPM Records in Waterford City ARTBEAT

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

ARTBEAT 2010 - June to end August bands play the now legendary Artbeat concerts on Saturday evenings at 5.30pm in Blackfriars Church grounds, behind BPM Records in Waterford City

September

WATERFORD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHT OPERA - long established, popular and polished the festival gathers some of the leading Music Societies from throughout these islands. Intimate yet spacious, traditional yet up to date, the Theatre Royal, dating from 1783, is important in the overall appeal of this delightful competitive festival. www.waterfordfestival

WATERFORD FRINGE FESTIVAL, Waterford last two weeks Sept
A multi-disciplinary Arts Festival to coincide with The Waterford International Festival Of Light Opera. www.waterfordfringefestival.com

NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK, Nationwide. www.heritageireland.ie

ANNUAL MUSSEL FESTIVAL, Passage East, Waterford Estuary
Contact: www.passagemusselfestival.com

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

Set Dancing Festival Mid September - Rathgormac Village County Waterford

October

NIRE VALLEY WALKING FESTIVAL Autumn Walking Festival which is held the second weekend in October Co. Waterford. The Nire River tumbles down through the valley from its source high up in the Comeragh mountains to the smooth flowing Suir river near Newcastle. www.hanorascottage.com

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