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CELEBRATING
300 YEARS

OCTOBER 2ND – OCTOBER 9TH 2022

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Our Story
1722 – 2022

WELCOME TO THE BALLINASLOE FAIR & FESTIVAL

Ballinasloe Horse Fair is held annually in Ballinasloe, the second largest town in County Galway, in the western part of Ireland. It is one of Europe’s oldest and largest Horse Fairs, dating back to the 18th century.

This annual event attracts up to 80,000 visitors from all over the world, with many returning to the town year after year. This festival is one of the most important social and economic events in the life of the town. The town is also renowned for horse and pony riding, show jumping and other equestrian activities which take place throughout the year.

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Over the course of 8 days there will be a huge amount of events taking place in the town. There are activities for all ages to enjoy.

Vintage Show & Street Display
Tug of War
Fireworks
Baking & Craft Competitions
Food Fashion & Fun
Queen of the Fair
Fun Fair
Dog Show
Craft Market
Pony of the Fair
Horse of the Fair
Mare & Foal Classes
Cob & Pony Classes
Heritage Day
Jiving Competition
Motorbike Stunt Show
Junior Tractor Derby
Entertainment Programme

Ballinasloe Fair & Festival Sound Stage

Day Time Entertainment Venue
Sunday October 2nd 1pm to 2pm Music Commences Sound Stage Town Centre
Sunday October 2nd 2pm to 2:30pm Official Opening Sound Stage Town Centre
Sunday October 2nd 2pm to 4pm Mike Denver Sound Stage Town Centre
Sunday October 2nd 4:30pm to 5:30pm Rachel & Band Sound Stage Town Centre
Sunday October 2nd 6pm to 7:30pm 4 Men & A Base Sound Stage Town Centre
Day Time Entertainment Venue
Monday October 3rd 1:30pm to 3:30pm Shane Moore & Sabrina Fallon Sound Stage Town Centre
Monday October 3rd 4pm to 6pm Sum Craic Sound Stage Town Centre
Day Time Entertainment Venue
Friday October 7th 7pm to 8:30pm Shane Moore & Sabrina Fallon Marina Car Park
Friday October 7th 8:30pm Sum Craic Marina Car Park
Friday October 7th 9:30pm Column 3 Value 3 St. Michael’s Square
Day Time Entertainment Venue
Saturday October 8th 12pm to 1:30pm Ballinasloe Town Band Sound Stage Town Centre
Saturday October 8th 2pm to 3pm Vera Craughwell, Bobby Kilkenny, Tom Madden & Friends Sound Stage Town Centre
Saturday October 8th 3:30pm to 4:30pm Emma Donoghue Sound Stage Town Centre
Saturday October 8th 5pm to 6pm Saw Mechanics Sound Stage Town Centre
Saturday October 8th 8pm to 10pm Abba Esque Celebration Concert Sound Stage Town Centre

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