Thursday, August 25, 2011

River Festival—Parking and Attractions

The organisers of Kilcullen River Festival have provided details of parking arrangements for the event, during which the Main Street will be closed to traffic from 12 noon to 6pm next Sunday, 28 August.

Motorists coming from the Naas Side can use parking facilities behind Cross's Centra and Burkes Pharmacy on Hillcrest. Those coming from the Athy, Dunlavin and Curragh directions will have access to the Church Car Park, the Cattle Mart, and the Eurospar Car Park. Some parking is also available on the road in front of Scoil Bhride and at the Community Centre.

Meanwhile, such has been the interest in this year's event, there are now more than 40 stalls and attractions lined up for the day. On offer are Sweets & Drinks, Crystal based products, Craft Stalls, Cakes, Giftwares, Caricature Sketching, Flowers & Balloons, Home made lemonade, Knitted Goods, Paintball Target Practice, Kids activities, GAA Merchandise, Homemade Sausages, Giftwares, Ice cream, Temporary Tattoos, Vintage Crafts, Plants & Shrubs, Hairdresser, Jams & homemade drinks, Toys & Jewellery, Handcrafted Slate based products, Scarves, Handbags & Costume Jewellery, Information Stand for SVP, Tarot Card Reader, Jewellery & Toys, Clothing & Shoes, Fundraising & Information, Magic Show, Reptile Stall, Coffee Stall, Ask the Pet Vet Stall, Beautician, and KFM Broadcasting.

The Defence Forces will also have a display of military vehicles, and a number of river-based entertainments are part of the day, as well as live music.