River Festival programme builds

Perfect family day to end summer holsAttractions for the fourth Kilcullen River Festival include promotions by Red Bull, a Chowder Competition among restaurants in the area, and the perennially popular Raft Race this year with even more entrants, writes Brian Byrne.

KFM will also broadcast during the event, which attracts thousands of people to the town.

Again, the town centre will be closed to traffic for the Festival. Last night's meeting of the organising committee (above) heard there was again strong interest from vendors in stalls of all kinds.

Attractions for children will include the Tricky Tricksters suite of entertainments, street theatre acts, and the Reptile Zoo among others.

The Chowder Competition will be held in the Heritage Centre, and there will be no charge for tasting by the public, who will be asked to fill out verdict cards.

Local bands will again feature strongly in the event, in a programme of music organised by Jim Kelly.

An official launch of the Festival will take place on 16 August.

The Diary will keep you up to date with further news on the event as arrangements are finalised.