Great entertainment lineup for festival
From the official start of the Kilcullen River Festival at midday tomorrow there will be a stream of events to entertain visitors, in addition to up to 30 stands and attractions, writes Brian Byrne.
Childrens Magic Shows will feature each hour from 1.45 through to 4.45.
The Battle of the Bands will run right through the afternoon from 2pm, and the Kilculle Art Group Exhibition is open in Fallons through the day from opening time.
The Lions Club Duck Race floats off at 3pm, and the Inter-Pub Raft Race at 4pm.
Then the Obstacle Course in the river from 5pm will be followed at 6pm by the Tug O War and the Inter-Business Inflatable Race.
MC and commentaries will be provided by Tracy Piggott and Fergal Sloan.
In the meantime, the Taste of Kilcullen (and beyond) stalls will have food for sale through the day, including a full roast pig on a spit.
Street performers, face painting, the Army display, Farmers Market, Craft stalls, and Information points representing many local groups and organisations will be all centred around Market Square, with vantage points on the bridge, The Valley, and the Boardwalk.
The Festival Information stand will be located outside Bank of Ireland, and will have for sale vouchers for food and childrens amusements, in books of €12 value for €10.
Participants in the water-based events will be required to register at the Festival Information stand before being allowed to take part.
