By Dan Walsh
Traditionally the popular Gorey Market House Festival attracts the crowds on the August Bank Holiday weekend, but the 2024 renewal happens next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19th-21st with a promise of three days of family friendly music, crafts and events throughout the town with something for everyone.
Philip Knight, Gorey District Manager told WexfordLocal.com; “I am excited for this year’s Gorey Market House Festival. The Committee has worked incredibly hard to put together a strong music line up and events that will provide “something for everyone”. The Family Fun Day promises to be a day of delights for all the family. I would like to thank the Councillors and businesses that are supporting the Festival and I look forward to seeing everyone there.”
Locals and visitors alike can expect a jam-packed schedule of entertainment and events, including free live music on the Main Street every night with artists including Paddy Casey, Buffalo Soul, Mack Fleetwood, Soul Cowboys, Los Wexicanos, Conmor, Frankenstein Bolts,Aoife Doyle, Lucy June and Dr. Jim’s Acoustic Revue to name a few.
The Gorey Market House Festival has always been about the community and the organisers are delighted to announce the return of The Family Fun Day in Gorey Town Park on Saturday from 1pm, An Arts and Crafts Market on Gorey Main Street on Sunday from 10am, The Superhero Fun Run in Gorey Town Park on Sunday from 11am; The Annual Busking Competition in association with Making Music on Saturday, July 20th and entry forms are available from Making Music and Loch Garman Arms.
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