2018 Galway Shopping and Dining Guide
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SeaFest: 29 June - 1 July<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong>’s national maritime festival is held in the surrounds<br />
of the <strong>Galway</strong> Harbour area. The extensive<br />
SeaFest programme of events will include a seafood<br />
fair, seafood cookery demonstrations with celebrity<br />
chefs <strong>and</strong> seafaring family fun. www.seafest.ie<br />
<strong>Galway</strong> Film Fleadh: 10 - 15 July<br />
<strong>Galway</strong> celebrates its 30th Film Fleadh with the main<br />
focal point of the festival remaining – uniting audiences<br />
<strong>and</strong> filmmakers to share a common experience<br />
in a close environment. The festival, as per other<br />
years, revels in showcasing short <strong>and</strong> feature length<br />
productions to adhere to all film lovers <strong>and</strong> filmmaker’s<br />
tastes. www.galwayfilmfleadh.com<br />
<strong>Galway</strong> Fringe Festival: 15 - 30 July<br />
In conjunction with the famed <strong>Galway</strong> International<br />
Arts Festival, the <strong>Galway</strong> Fringe Festival aspires to<br />
provide a podium for artists, writers, playwrights,<br />
poets, actors <strong>and</strong> musicians alike to exhibit <strong>and</strong> perform<br />
their work. With an array of events throughout<br />
the week, this festival is an iconic <strong>Galway</strong> experience.<br />
www.facebook.com/galwayfringe<br />
<strong>Galway</strong> Races: 30 July - 05 August<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong>’s premier horse racing festival is filled with<br />
adrenaline-pumping action, heart-stopping finishes<br />
<strong>and</strong> breathtaking fashion. Situated in Ballybrit on the<br />
outskirts of <strong>Galway</strong> city, the <strong>Galway</strong> racing festivals<br />
are world-renowned. www.galwayraces.com<br />
<strong>Galway</strong> International Arts Festival:<br />
16 - 29 July<br />
One of Europe’s most inventive, vibrant <strong>and</strong> colourful<br />
events celebrating the performing <strong>and</strong> visual arts<br />
takes place each July in <strong>Galway</strong>. From awe-inspiring<br />
visual arts, tantalising theatre, giant puppets snaking<br />
through the medieval streets <strong>and</strong> late night musical<br />
parties in the Big Top, this <strong>Galway</strong> festival is fabulous<br />
from start to finish. www.giaf.ie<br />
<strong>Galway</strong> International Oyster<br />
Festival: 28 - 30 September<br />
The <strong>Galway</strong> International Oyster Festival is one of<br />
the biggest events on Irel<strong>and</strong>’s social calendar. Approximately<br />
22,000 people, with guests <strong>and</strong> luminaries<br />
from all over the world, enjoy a feast of live entertainment,<br />
gourmet food, fine wine <strong>and</strong> of course,<br />
oysters <strong>and</strong> Guinness every September.<br />
www.galwayoysterfest.com<br />
Baboró International Arts Festival<br />
for Children: 15 - 21 October<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong>’s premier international arts festival for<br />
children <strong>and</strong> families runs in <strong>Galway</strong> city <strong>and</strong> county<br />
featuring theatre, dance, literature, music, puppetry,<br />
workshops <strong>and</strong> visual art for all ages. See the magic<br />
of well-known stories come to dazzling life on the<br />
stage. Special treats are also in store for everyone<br />
with beautiful exhibitions, readings <strong>and</strong> workshops.<br />
www.baboro.ie
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