It all happened so fast, it's hard to believe the All-Ireland football final is on this weekend. But don't despair at the end of summer, as there is still lots to look forward to.
After all, it's only 117 days to Chr...too soon?
Anyway, hopefully, the hot weather didn't have an adverse effect on farming, as September is a great month for Harvest festivals.
Have fun!
1. Milford Hospice Harvest Fair
The annual fundraiser for the Milford Hospice takes place on Sunday, 2nd September in grounds of UL with entertainment, raffles, kids zone, BBQ, cakes stall, pancakes, pig on a spit, popcorn, the wheel of fortune, many stalls selling lots of goodies, and lots lots more.
2. Titanic Belfast Exhibition
The Danger Tree, a ground-breaking visual arts exhibition marking 100 years since the end of WWI, concludes this weekend in The Andrews Gallery at Titanic Belfast!
The free exhibition commemorating World War I is comprised of a collection of original paintings and limited edition prints which use augmented reality to tell the compelling story of different soldiers who fought and fell during WW1.
3. Electric Picnic
It might be one of the last of the summer festivals but it's also one of the most anticipated. Headline acts this year include Kendrick Lamar, Massive Attack, N*E*R*D and Dua Lipa but Electric Picnic is so much more than a music festival with comedy, talks and chill-out zones ensuring a fun weekend regardless of your tastes.
4. Bantry Agricultural Show
The 23rd Bantry Agricultural Show takes place this Sunday in 'The Beaches'. There will be the usual competition classes as well as a special needs & daycare category, children’s section for baking, flowers and arts & crafts. As well as the competitions, there will be lots of family entertainment, vintage displays and live music.
5. Murrisk Pattern & Family Day
Fun family day out on Sunday afternoon featuring food and craft stalls, including the award-winning chef Myles O'Brien serving freshly made food on site, clew bay cookies, Grove Jam, Cupz and Crepes, a large kids entertainment area which will include Rinka, which will have classes every 30 minutes, petting zoo, football stand and the The Great Murrisk Bake Off.
6. Family Fun Day
A fun day out to promote the 'Save Our Skibbereen' campaign, hosted in the magnificent Inish Beg estate on Sunday from 2pm. There will be music, games, entertainers and food.
7. Air Waves
One of Ireland's biggest air show takes place this weekend with two-days of spectacular displays in Port Stewart. This free event is popular with all ages with a spectacular air display along the northern coast and lots of fun activities on land too.
8. Royal Meath Show
Proudly supporting North East MS therapy centre in Trim, the 78th show takes place in Sunday with competitions, craft and cooking demonstrations, dog show, live music from Eimear Furlong and Matt Leavy and the All-Ireland final on a big screen.
9. IFI Film Festival
The IFI Family Festival starts this Friday and includes its usual mix of beautiful short films, features from across the globe, and fun special guests. The festival will open with a special travel-themed event, followed by the Irish première of animation Marnie’s World. The festival will also include screenings of Irish co-productions Captain Morten and the Spider Queen and The Ash Lad on Sunday.
10. The Totally Terrific Tomato Festival
Do you like tomatoes? Over 200 different varieties remain be on display in the Teak House in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin until the festival ends this Sunday.
11. India Day
The 4th India Day takes place to Farmleigh Gardens next weekend, commemorating India’s Independence and Irish – Indian friendship. Enjoy Indian and World cuisine with colorful Indian folk, classical and Bollywood dances, fashion show, concert, trade stalls and more.
12. Carnival of Colours
A two-day circus, music and arts festival in St. Columb's Park, Derry showcasing the best in international Circus and Street Theatre as well as providing a platform for local emerging artists!
13. Slime Workshop
Kids can make slime in a safe environment and you don't have to clean up the mess with a fun workshop in Wayne's World in Buncrana on 1st, 15th and 29th September. Booking advised.
Three things to do next week:
1. Feast
A festival that happens at harvest time, Feast Cork, from 2nd - 9th September is a fresh blend of conversations, dinners, markets, foraging, mixology, produce, producers, landscape, heritage and storytelling.
2. Monaghan Rhythm & Blues
The 23rd Annual Blues festival takes place in Monaghan next weekend with four days celebrating the blues with an Acoustic Room and a Late Night Marquee hosting international US blues bands.
3. Waterford Harvest Festival
The 10th Waterford Harvest Festival returns to the city next week with a programme featuring cookery demonstrations and workshops, a health and wellness area, family fun on the Green, exciting chef collaborations, producer’s stalls, country markets and much more.
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