Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Limbering up for Ballitore Vintage Festival



The Jimmy Byrne Ballitore Vintage Run 2014 will be held on 12/13 July in the Square of the historic village, writes Brian Byrne.

The event will incorporate the Beat on the Street Festival, with local bands participating.

The Opening Parade will begin at 7pm on the 12th, and will include a barrel race (pic above from last year's) from Crookstown Hall to Ballitore Aquare beginning at 8pm. Teams of four may enter. A Duck Race will swim off in the River Greese at 9pm.

The Sunday events will include a car boot sale in the Square, and the Vehicle Run will leave the Square at 1.30pm. A Picnic and Family Fun Day and Games begin at 2pm. There will be a wide variety of amusements available, and a pig on a spit will provide food to keep the energy up.

A competition for the best photo taken on the weekend will be conducted through the event's Facebook page: Jimmy Byrne Annual Vintage Festival.

More information from 086 0678845.