This page will be updated with 2023 event dates as they become available.
List of annual events taking place in Kenmare or within an easy drive from Kenmare town.
Name: | Date: | Description |
St.Patrick’s Day Parade, Sneem | 17th March 2023 | Walking and motorised floats in Sneem, starts 1pm |
Kerry Drama Festival | 3rd – 11th March 2023 | Held in Castleisland |
Quest Kenmare | 11th March 2023 | Quest Kenmare encompasses the amazing mountains of the Beara Peninsula and boutique charm of Kenmare Town. |
Rally of the lakes | 5th – 7th May 2023 | International Rally Of The Lakes in Killarney |
Kingdon County Fair Tralee | 6th-7th May 2023 | The 2023 Kingdom County Fair will be held at our new Showgrounds at Ballymacthomas, Tralee, |
Kenmare Annual Offshore Regatta | 23rd July 2022 | Welcoming crews from all over the country to Kenmare’s Offshore Rowing Regatta. 2023 date to be confirmed. |
Ring of Kerry Cycle | 1st July 2023 | 41st year, Ring of Kerry annual charity ride |
Sneem Summer Festival | 19-23rd July 2023 | |
Kenmare Traditional Fair | 15th August 2023 | Fair / animals / stalls in the street |
Puck Fair Killorglin | 10th – 12th August 2023 | Three day festival, day one is known as ‘The Gathering’ and sees King Puck crowned and enthroned, while a horse fair takes place. |
Rose of Tralee Festival | 18th – 22nd August 2023 | A five day festival in Tralee. |
Velo Kenmare | 21st October 2023 | A new and exciting 135K timed cycle starting and finishing in Kenmare, |
Halloween Howel Festival in Kenmare | 25th October – 2nd November 2022 | A week long community festival that has something for everyone. 2023 dates to be confirmed. |
Christmas Events in Kenmare | 1- 31st December 2023 | |
Kenmare Farmers Market | Every Wednesday | Local food/crafts for sale in Kenmare town 10 am – 4pm next to the Square. |
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