Join us at Galway Garden Festival July 1st & 2nd 2023

CBM are delighted to announce we will be attending the Galway Garden Festival again this year at Claregalway Castle. The festival will take place on the weekend of the 1st - 2nd of July 2023

This unique and charming event has something for everyone. It will bring together Ireland best rare and special plant traders, expert speakers, artisan food and craft producers as well as a day of entertainment.

Entertainment includes Nemo the Magician, ‘Yer Mans Puppets’ delightful new show, Guido Fanzini ‘s captivating circus act, Knights in medieval armour clash swords in a mini-tournament and the re-enactment team from ‘Claoimh’ brings history to life.

Music programme includes the Silver Moon Jazz Band, Galway’s much loved St Patricks Brass Band, the Barceló Brothers, Galway Baytones, Claregalway Community Choir and folk group ‘4 Shillings Short’.

The Botanic Art Exhibition is a well-established attraction at the festival featuring the work of some of Irelands best known Artists; many of the paintings are for sale, along with limited edition prints.

Food and Craft of the highest quality are a major part of this eclectic Festival. Freshly cooked foods will available from Handsome Burger, Castle Kitchen, Ember Firehouse, and more.

Handmade crafts and Artisan foods are available and include the best of Galway County Councils ‘Made in Galway’ 

The 2023 Galway Garden Festival takes place between 11am and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, 1st  & 2nd  of July at Claregalway Castle. Entry is €10 and children go free – this entry fee gives access to EVERYTHING on site – music/talks/entertainment , with gate profits going to CBM Ireland to support our work to alleviate and prevent avoidable blindness throughout the developing world.

We look forward to seeing you at this event. To find out more click here