FESTIVALS,
FAIRS & OCCASIONS
Co.
Cork
Baltimore Regatta. August. Popular yachting occassion.
Baltimore Seafood Festival. May. Seafood experience throughout
the pubs and restaurants.
Bantry International Mussel Fair. May. Enjoy shellfish
delights.
Cork International Choral Festival. Held in April attracting
top choirs. City Hall, Cork City.
Cork Folk Festival & Music Fair. June. Traditional
music fair, Cork city.
Cork International Film Festival. Early October. Now in
its 44th year, based at Cork Opera House and Triskel Arts Centre.
Cork Jazz Festival. October. Famous and very popular festival
attracting top names from the world of jazz which takes over the whole
city.
Cobh Regatta. August. An opportunity to join in with all the
maritime enthusiasts.
Clonakilty Agriculture Show. June. Interesting for everyone,
not just farmers.
Clonakilty Festival. August. Annual experience of a variety
of interests
including story-telling, debates and traditional music.
Dunmanway Agriculture Show. July. Popular occasion
with much to see.
Ford Yacht Week, Crosshaven. July. (Every other year)
Opportunity to see some spectacular vessels in tight competition.
International Busking Festival, Youghal. August. Walk
through the streets and be entertained free of charge!
Kinsale Blues Festival. June. Plenty of atmosphere.
Kinsale Fringe Jazz Festival. End October. Fringe event to
the Cork Jazz Festival.
Kinsale International Gourmet Festival. October. Acclaimed
event and an important diary date for those who appreciate the best
of cuisine.
Kinsale Regatta. August. Popular occasion in a town that
has had a long love affair with the sea.
Music Festival Skibbereen. July. Everything from traditional
to folk.
Schull Regetta. August. Very popular with a variety of
attractions laid on for landlubbers.
St Patrick's Day. 17th March. Parade and celebrations are
held in several locations in the county with the largest one in Cork
city.
