Fun fishing competition suitable for children from 4yrs. Lifejackets must be worn. 

Parental supervision required.

Price: Free 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Oysterbed Pier

This youth boxing class will offer an unbeatable workout while teaching kids about disipline, persistence & hard work. Learn correct fighting stances, correct punch technique & basic defence, while having Fun!

Price: €6 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: North Sq Green

Get the kids in character for the fancy dress parade with Mara!

Price: €5 

Duration: 2 hr 

Location: Festival Marquee

Get the festival vibe into full swing with drumming & music, & followed by festival blessing. Prize for best dressed participant.

Price: Free 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Start Location: Coomanassig Centre

Enjoy tasty local small plates accompanied by paired wines in the intimate setting of the Bridge Bistro.

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Bridge Bistro

Interactive Family Drumming Fun!

Price: Free

Duration: 1hr

Location: North Sq Green

Video presentation of local marine wildlife and coastline features by esteemed author, Vincent Hyland. Fundraiser for Sneem Digital Hub.

Price: Donations welcome

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: The Loft, Murphy’s

Price: Free

Duration: 2 hrs

Location: Festival Marquee

'When Men's Hair Got Longer, and Women's Skirts Got Shorter' - a focus on a changing Ireland in the middle of the last century. Talk by Dr. Joe Kearney & PJ Cunningham.

Price: €10

Duration: 1hr

Location: The Little Church

Gentle yoga flow for all levels, focusing on slow mindful movements & deep breathing to promote relaxation & rejuvenation. Location subject to change. See socials for updates.

Price: €10

Duration: 1hr 

Location: Garden of the Senses

Join the Coille Mara team on their beautiful Forest School site, Blueberry Hill Farm for a fully immersive forest experience. Limited spaces, booking advised. See coillemara.ie/events

Price: €20 

Duration: 3 hrs

Location: Blueberry Hill Farm

Join Claudia for a relaxing sound therapy session. Gong, harp, singing bowls Indian overtone & more. Bring your own mat & blanket.

Price: €15 

Duration: 1hr 

Location: Coomanassig Centre

A gentle approach to help children relax and release stress & allow their imaginations to flourish through magical story time.

Price: €5 

Duration: 1.5 hrs 

Location: Coomanassig Centre

Local Artist & Poet Pamela Muller reads snippets from her new collection of poems, followed by a book signing.

Price: Free 

Duration: 1hrs 

Location: Sneem Book Shop

Under 12's & over 12's category. Proceeds will support Tennis Court Maintenance.

Entry fee: €2 

Duration: 2hrs 

Location: Tennis Court

Come along & show off your furry friend in our pet competition. From the most unusual pet to the best dressed, there is a category for everyone!

Entry Fee: €3 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Festival Marquee

Dust off your cowboy boots & take part in this fun dancing lesson.

Price: Donations 

Duration: 2hrs

Location: Festival Marquee

Taste a selection of Irish Whiskeys from some local distilleries around the Munster area. Tickets available in Murphy's Bar.

Price: €25 

Duration: 1.5 hrs 

Location: The Loft, Murphy's

The fabulous Freddy  on drums, the legendary Tom Scott on Bass and the unknown El Bruno on guitar & micc

Price: Donations

Location: Marquee

Come to make friends, problem solve and have fun!

Price: €15 

Duration: 3 hrs 

Location: Community Centre

Create unique designs on your cookies with colourful icing and an array of sprinkles, guided by our cookie Queen, Claire.

Price: €5 

Duration: 1 hr approx 

Location: Sneem Crèche

Arts & Crafts for all the little artists. Entry fee will include a mix of crafts and painting.

Price: €15 

Duration: 4 hrs 

Location: Festival Marquee

Deirdre F. Brady introduces her book which paints a vivid portrait of the Women Writers’ Club, showcasing their achievements and challenging existing orthodoxy on the role of women in Irish literary life.

Price: Free 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Sneem Book Shop

Show off your talents & be in with a chance to win. Music, dance, poetry, any category welcome.

Price: Free 

Duration: 2hrs

Location: Festival Marquee

Under 12's & over 12's category. Proceeds will support Tennis Court Maintenance.

Entry Fee: €2 

Duration: 2hrs

Location: Tennis Court

Taste locally produced Cider accompanied by Sneem Black Pudding & local sausages overlooking Sneem Estuary - presented by Stonewell Cider.

Price: €20

Duration: 2hrs

Location: D O'Sheas Bar

In association with Sullivans Brewery Co. Craic & Ceol with the talented young trad music quartet.

Price: €10

Duration: 2hrs

Location: Festival Marquee

Take in stunning views of Sneem's countryside with this mountain hike. Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Stay hydrated and bring snacks.

Price: Free 

Duration: 3 hrs 

Start Location: Murphy's Bar

An enchanting owl display, a hoot for all ages!

Price: Free 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: Festival Marquee

Indulge in a harmonious blend of relaxation, stress relief & self-discovery with therapies including massage, reflexology, reiki & Indian Head Massage. Running from 9:30 - 18:00

Price: €30/30 mins 

Location: Resource Centre

Under 9s & Under 11s teams take part in fun blitz.

Price: Free 

Location: Sportsfield

Mingle around the Marquee whilst exploring local craft creations and farmer’s produce.

Price: Free 10am-4pm 

Location: Festival Marquee

Fun & Inclusive Sensory Play Experience with games for children of all abilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available. Day/time may change if weather is unfavourable - keep an eye on socials for updates.

Price: Free 

Duration: 3 hrs 

Location: Garden of the Senses

Enjoy 2 hours of functional movement, breath-work, a refreshing sea swim or shore walk followed by a delicious lunch with likeminded people. Rejuvenate & connect!

Price: €30 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: White Strand

Come along to a wonderfully bonkers Tea Party, all mad hatters must bring your wackiest, most wonderful hat! Tickets available to buy in D O'Shea's bar, Raffle prizes.

Price: €10 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: North Sq Green

Try your hand at axe throwing with Emerald Outdoors. Sign up for a 15 minute lesson and join in the fun. All equipment instruction provided. Minimum age 14. Closed toe shoes required. Max 6 people per session.

Price: €10 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: South Sq Green

This bricks workshop provides a safe and comfortable environment for children to get excited about learning & brick building. Age from 6 - 12/13 yrs. Pre-booking advised.

Price: €15 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Community Centre

A bilingual guide through the night sky, in English & Irish as it looks from Sneem at this time of year.

Price: €5 

Duration: 1 hrs 

Location: Creche

Join the Coille Mara team on their beautiful Forest School site, Blueberry Hill Farm for a fully immersive forest experience. Limited spaces, booking advised. See coillemara.ie/events

Price: €20

Duration: 3hrs

Location: Blueberry Hill Farm

Get in touch with your artistic side by taking part in this painting class with a complimentary glass of prosecco.

Price: €35

Duration: 2hrs approx

Location: Rineys Bar

Come and watch the charming Currabinny founders & Social Media Stars cook up a storm in our Festival’s first cooking demo.

Price: Free 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: The Festival Marquee

Story of William Spotswood Green, 1st inspector of Fisheries told by Kevin Flannery.

Price: Free 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: The Little Church

Farmers take part in sheep shearing competition. Spectators welcome!

Price: Free 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Sportsfield Rd

Book signing of Dr Owen O'Shea's 'No Middle Path' in Sneem Bookshop .

Price: Donations 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: Sneem Book Shop

A tribute to the music of Burt Bacharach.

Price: €15 

Duration: 1 hrs 

Location: The Little Church

Boule throwing competition fun. Suitable for all ages. One game free for over 65's

Price: €2/game of 10 boules 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Wild Garden

Taste local, craft small-batch Gins in Riney’s botanical Beer Garden. Paired with local chocolates & cheese canapés. Tickets available in Riney’s.

Price: €25 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Riney’s Bar

A History Lecture by Dr Owen O'Shea and Dr Mary Mc Auliffe about the war in Kerry, highlighting some of the key figures from the South Kerry area.

Price: Donations 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: The Little Church

Bring your bingo lingo! You might just be the jackpot winner!

Price: €5 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: 

Unleash your inner highlander, where participants use pitchforks to hurl a bale of hay over a high bar. Spectators welcome!

Price: Free

Duration: 2hrs

Location: North Sq Green

‘Falling apart & keeping it together’ with Cello, Shruti, Synth & Keys. Lizzi Murtough and Daniel Luke.

Price: €5 Donation

Duration: 1hrs

Location: The Little Church

Join us at 11pm for an event in Irish and English at the Sculpture Park in Sneem as we talk about our nearest celestial neighbour and the many ways the moon is so interesting!

With Astronomy Guide, Caoimhín de Bhailís (https://caoimhinscontent.ie/) and Aoibheann Lambe Archaeologist, Community Tourism Officer at the Iveragh Gaeltacht, and Dark Sky Guide (https://www.kerrydarkskytourism.com/)

Donations welcome.

Observe traditional blacksmith forging, basket weaving, wood turning & beekeeping.

Price: Free 

Duration: 8 hrs 

Location: North Sq Green

Take in stunning views of Sneem's countryside & lakes with this mountain loop hike. Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Stay hydrated and bring snacks.

Price: Free 

Duration: 3 hrs 

Start Location: Murphy's Bar

Join the mens shed for this fun lawn game.

Price: free 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: North Sq Green

Taking place in the local parks, streets & laneways of Sneem & some wooded areas. Courses designed for all ages including beginner, medium and adventurous.

Price: €3/child €5/adult 

Location: South Sq

A fusion of South African, Irish & Balkan grilling with delicious salads.

Price: POA 

Duration: 5 hrs 

Location: Festival Marquee

Get ready to suit up, dive in and get bucking with these fun family activities.

Price: POA 

Duration: 4 hrs 

Location: North Sq Green

Choose up to two craft from either leaf bashing flag, willow crown, hazel wand, clay or wood during one of our 30 minutes slots.

Price: €5 

Duration: 4 hrs 

Location: North Sq Green

Gather in the book shop for a hot cup of tea comhrá agus craic with Connemara Gaeilgóir.

Price: Free 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: The Loft, Murphy’s

Price: free 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Festival Marquee

Get creative by curating a dish, taster or tapas using our local Sneem Black Pudding and bring it along to the festival tent for judging and commentary by The Currabinny founders.

Price: Free 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: Festival Marquee

This workshop will include a brief introduction, writing prompt & time for individual writing with group share.

Price: free 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: Sneem Digital Hub

Show off your precision driving skills in our reversing contest. Spectators welcome!

Price: €10 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: Church Rd

Price: Free 

Duration: 2 hrs 

Location: Festival Marquee

Buy a ball in local shops and businesses to raise money for local charities. Great prizes. Spectators welcome!

Price: €10/3 balls 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: Church Rd

Closing the evening & festival out with spectacular Fire Poi skills.

Price: Free 

Duration: 1 hr 

Location: Church Rd