Festivals in Co. Mayo

Festivals are a very important component of the tourism industry in Ireland and the people of County Mayo know how to celebrate. Festivals are often an annual meeting point for visitors and locals throughout the island of Ireland.

Mayo boasts many festivals and cultural events, all of which are great tourist attractions, particularly during the summer months. Many of these festivals are excellent opportunities to showcase culture, people and places in urban and rural areas. They include traditional music and song festivals, street festivals, sea-angling festivals, sailing festivals and poetry/writing festivals, but also food and children's festivals.

Festivals in Mayo greatly enhance the overall visitor experience of the county and are additional attractions to the normal activities on offer in an area.

Every week during the summer months you will find festivals in Mayo. Practically every town and village holds one so you should be able to find one that interests you. Only a few of the numerous Mayo Festivals are mentioned here.

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Boo!

Boo! is taking place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October 2023 at North Mayo Heritage Centre.

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Halloween at Wild Nephin National Park 2023

Wild Nephin National Park is planning a spooky program to celebrate 2023 Halloween.

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Halloween at the Museum

The National Museum of Country Life is hosting some events for the 2023 Halloween.

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Horror in the Barracks

The 2023 Horror in the Barrack will take place on Saturday 28th, October and Sunday 29th October in Castlebar.

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Cong Halloween Parade

The Cong Halloween Parade will take place on Tuesday, 31st October.

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