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.
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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