By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy
The Enniscorthy skyline is undergoing a transformation this week as skilled ‘skywalkers’ are observed high above the streets, assembling the giant Ferris Wheel beside the Seamus Rafter Bridge at Abbey Square that will be one of the features of the Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival taking place over the August Bank Holiday.
The transportable Ferris Wheel is an amusement ride found at quality carnival, fairs and festival events, and while it has been to Enniscorthy before the Covid lockdown, it proves extremely popular. For those without a fear of heights, but curious regards dimension, the wheel measures 60 feet (18.3 metres) in diameter and has 16 seats that can accommodate 48 riders!
The Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival opens with a Friday night Fireworks Display on The Promenade from 9-11pm with the fireworks going up circa-10pm. It will be an occasion of music and fireworks on The Promenade and activities of the funfair for the whole family.
On Saturday and Sunday the streets will be lined with artisan food and a craft market, the Wexford Food Family Marquee will be located at Enniscorthy Castle with celebrity chef Kevin Dundon, Edward Hayden, Paul Hynes and more, and there are also free ‘grow your own’ sessions at Enniscorthy Community Allotments.
And, of course, there are endless music sessions, plenty of activity on the Market Square stage and in the various hostelries throughout the town. And the festivities flow over onto Bank Holiday Monday.
The programme is massive. Best advice is to grab a brochure or log in to #rockinfoodfestival or www.rockinfoodfestival.ie to peruse all the detail and mark up your choice for the best of festival enjoyment in the shadow of Vinegar Hill by the pleasant Slaney.
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