Kildare Derby Festival 2018

Since 1978 every June, Kildare Town hosts their annual Festival in conjunction with the Irish Derby. This includes Music, Arts, Crafts Sports and Parade.

Market SquareKildare Town

Event Details

  • Fri 22 Jun - Sun 1 Jul  2018

  • Cost: Free

  • Venue Details
    Market Square

    Kildare Town


This year we are celebrating our 40th Kildare Derby Festival!

Come and see our fantastic parade on Sunday 24th June 2018 at 2pm with entertainment on the Square from 12pm

Sing and dance the weekend away with us on Market Square on Sat 30th and Sun 1st July at our open air concerts!

All are welcome. This is a great event with a family friendly environment.

We will have various exhibitions on in the town that you can visit, as well as an arts and crafts fair.

Looking for something to eat, there are plenty of venues in the town that provide delicious sit down meals, or food on the go!

So after being at the racing in the Curragh , come and have a bit of craic on the Square!


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