Join astronomy guide Caoimhín de Bhailí (caoimhinscontent.ie) to experience with beauty of the cosmos in our beautiful village close to the Gold Tier Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve. Telescopes courtesy of Kerry Dark Sky Tourism.

UPDATE: Event cancelled due to bad weather.

Price: Donations welcome

Start time: 11pm

Duration: 1hr

Location: South Square

Special guests Eoin Reardon and James O'Connor lead the way in showcasing traditional tradeworks. Observe traditional blacksmith forging, wood turning, and beekeeping!

Price: Free

Start time: 9am

Duration: All day

Location: North Square green

Try your hand at axe throwing with Emerald Outdoors. Sign up for a 10min lesson, and away you go! 14 years of age and over. Closed toe footwear required. Max 6 people per session.

Price: €10

Start time: 10am

Duration: 10am-2pm

Location: South square green

Challenge yourself on this 8 meter rock climb, suitable for all skill levels! Safety gear provided, and expert guidance on hand.

Price: €8 for two climbs

Start time: 10am

Duration: 10am-6pm

Location: Pairc Ardsheelane

All of the fun of traditional clay pigeon shooting with none of the kickback. Experience the thrill of laser shooting at Sneem Summer Festival! 

Price: €10 per 15 shots

Start time: 10am

Duration: 10am-2pm

Location: Sneem Sportsfield

with Kerry Orienteerers. Taking place along the streets, local parks, wooded areas and laneways of the village, put your orienteering skills to the test! Courses for beginners, intermediate, and adventurous explorers.

Price: €3 per child / €5 per adult

Start time: 11am

Duration: 11am-1pm

Location: Starting off in South Square

Fun & Inclusive sensory play experience with games for children of all abilities! Adult supervision required. Refreshments will be provided. Day/time may change according to weather, keep an eye on socials for updates.

Price: €10 per family

Start time: 11am

Duration: 3hrs

Location: Gardens of Senses

Historical site visit with Mike Murphy and local archeologist Aoibheann Lambe. Registration required, email: rockartkerry@gmail.com for more details.

Price: Free

Start time: 11am

Duration: 1hr

Location: Meeting at Sneem Sportsfield

Presented by our 4th, 5th, and 6th class students. Come experience the world through their lens!

Price: Entry by donation

Start time: 12noon

Duration: 2hrs

Location: Sneem Community Center

Sumo Suits, Rodeo Bull, and Giant Connect 4! Prepare to suit up, dive in, and get bucking with these family fun activities.

Start time: 12noon

Duration: Noon-4pm

Location: North Square green

Join Mo from Skellig Coast Kitchen for a chat, demo, and tasting of the culinary treasures to be foraged from nature throughout the seasons.

Price: Free

Start time: 12noon

Duration: 1hr

Location: Festival Marquee

A lively mini street feast showcasing foodtruck offerings of tasty delights! 

Start time: 12noon

Duration: Noon-6pm

Location: North Square

A workshop by local artist Maggie Tindale. Learn the art of the classic Folk Art Rose, and produce your own set of hand painted coasters. Materials provided.BOOKED OUT

Price: €25

Start time: 1pm

Duration: 1.5hrs

Location: Festival Marquee

A look at the motion of the sun and stars and how it relates to the seasons and calendar - as gaeilge! 

Price: Donations welcome

Start time: 1pm

Duration: 1hr

Location: The Little Church

An introduction to the folklore of astronomy around the world with Aoibheann Lambe of Kerry Dark Skies Tourism.

Price: Donations welcome

Start time: 2pm

Duration: 1hr

Location: The Little Church

Join our fun filled slime workshop. Mix, squish, and create colourful gooey slime!

Price: €15

Start time: 2pm & 3pm

Duration: 1hr slots

Location: Sneem Community Centre

Get the gang together for a game of Corn Hole and help raise funds for Sneem Men's Shed!

Price: Donations - all proceeds go to Sneem Men's Shed

Start time: 3pm

Duration: 2hrs

Location: North Square green

"It is not our destiny to keep killing each other" - Peadar King offers us a viewing of his RTÉ documentary covering the occupation of Palestine and the conflict affecting civilians in Palestine and Israel. The documentary offers a glimmer of hope for a common understanding and a way forward. Viewing followed by Q&A. Sponsored by Azadî.

Price: Donations welcome

Start time: 3pm

Duration: 1hr

Location: The Little Church

Join acclaimed documentary maker and author, Peadar King. A compelling reading and reflection on global conflict, human rights, and the power of storytelling. Sponsored by Azadî

Price: Donations welcome

Start time: 4pm

Duration: 1hr

Location: The Little Church

Join Aoife and Shannon for a sing song and a dance! 

Price: Free

Start time: 4pm

Duration: 2hrs

Location: Festival Marquee

Sign the little ones up for this friendly competition. Laughter and fun guaranteed!

Price: €2 per game (10 balls)

Start time: 5pm

Duration: 1hr

Location: The Wild Garden

The grown ups deserve to have a bit of fun too, so get yourselves signed up for this competition - bring your best throw!

Price: €2 per game (8 balls)

Start time: 6pm

Duration: 1hr

Location: The Wild Garden

Buy a tennis ball from participating local businesses and enter yours in the race to be in with a chance to win one of many great prizes! All proceeds from the purchase of entry balls goes to local charities! 

Price: €10 for 3 balls

Start time: 7:30pm

Duration: 1hr

Location: Church Road

Unleash your inner highlander by taking the fork and seeing if you can toss the sheaf over the bar! This annual event is great fun, all welcome to give it a go! 

Price: €5

Start time: 8pm

Duration: 2hrs

Location: North Square green

Guided nighttime cruise on the bay with local nature writer Vincent Hyland. FULLY BOOKED to go on the waiting list Call: 083 199 2560

Price: €50

Start time: 11pm

Duration: 2hrs

Location: The Oysterbed Pier