Boyne Valley  Summer Festivals

The Boyne Valley is teeming with festivals this Summer from music to literary to family events, the Boyne Valley has something for everyone. Get away from it all this summer on a break with a difference in the Boyne Valley.

Experience the great outdoors, go golfing, horse riding, horse racing or explore some of Ireland’s greatest heritage sites.

Don’t miss the chance to visit the prehistoric tombs at the UNESCO World heritage site at Brú na Boinne.

Or, why not pamper yourself on a spa break or take a shopping break, while staying in top-class affordable accommodation?

Festivals and events, award-winning food, quaint towns and villages – the choice is yours in the Boyne Valley

Meath Food  Festivals

Meath opens its culinary doors with an array of wonderful events, highlighting the area’s rich selection of Artisan Producers, small food businesses and restaurants over the summer and autumn months.

Date: 16 June 2013 To 16 September 2013

Location: Kells, Co. Meath

Boyne Music Festival

The first annual Boyne Music Festival will take place this August with five concerts as well as a poetry reading, a musical workshop for children and an art exhibit.

Date: 02 August 2013 To 04 August 2013

Location: Drogheda, Co. Louth

Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival

Farming traditions from the late 19th century are celebrated with displays of steam and horse threshing, cutting with scythes, loy digging, thatching, churning and home cooking. Something for everyone!

Date: 11 August 2013

Location: Kells, Co. Meath

Tara Festival of the High Kings

The High King of Ireland is returning to the Hill of Tara for one special day. Take part in a unique celebration of our Celtic past by attending the selection and crowning of a High King of Ireland.

Date: 14 September 2013

Location: Tara, Co. Meath

Telephone: +353(0)873124200

Spirit of Folk Festival

A weekend festival celebrating folk music, living and spirituality in the heart of the historic Boyne Valley. .

Date: Date to be confirmed (late September)

Location: Navan, Co. Meath

Telephone: +353(0)18749468

Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival

The music, food & craft family festival is a fusion of food, folk & fun in Meath.  There are food markets & cookery demonstrations, live music, drama in the old courthouse & fun activities for all the family.

Date: 26 September 2013 To 29 September 2013

Location: Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath