You are cordually invited to the Press launch of the 35th International Fiddlers Green Festival. Due to the venue and limited numbers, please RSVP below.
Sunday 23rd July: Bus @ 10:00 Dan White’s Dander: A wonderful walk that has been the opening event of the festival for a number of years. Starting at Dan Whites Cottage at the top of the Kilfeaghan Road we recreate the journey this bachelor shepherd used to take a few days a week on his […]
Sunday 23rd July 12:00 Fiddler’s Green in Rostrevor Oak Wood No better time and place to sense the connection between people and the rest of nature than at noon on July 23rd in that famous clearing in Rostrevor’s ancient Oak Wood which gives the festival its name, “Fiddler’s Green.” For many years now, locals and visitors […]
15:30 Book Launch: “The Language of Trees” A rare chance to meet the author and look between the leaves of a fascinating new book. Meet the author, Katie Holten, buy a copy and delve into this stunning international collaboration that reveals how trees make our world, change our minds and rewild our lives – from […]
Sunday 23rd July, 19:30 In Tune With Nature - Opening Concert Join us for the first opportunity to view an exhibition featuring the work of many local artistes, with a focus on the precious liquid that helps paintings, people and every drink on earth to flow - water! Keeping the music flowing, Cathryn Craig and […]
Monday 24th July 11:00 Explore the world of notable, veteran and ancient trees. Join Bronagh Gallagher, Community Development Officer at Mourne Park for Woodland Trust Northern Ireland to learn how to identify notable, veteran and ancient trees and what makes them so special. Hear her stories of the incredibly rich and diverse world around us […]
Fiddler’s Green Children's Festival 2023 Pettit park facilities are a NUT FREE Zone. All children must be accompanied by an adult to all events. Newry Wheelers Children’s Cycle Event Join the Newry Wheelers for a guided family cycling event in the beautiful Kilbroney Park! Venue: Kilbroney Park Time: TBC Cost: Free
Tuesday 25th July 11:00 A Space to Grow Feast your senses amidst the colours, fragrances, tastes and sounds of a magical place and hear the story of how Kilbroney Integrated School’s Community Garden has grown through the work and dedication of Irene McManus and all the volunteers who have created this very special space to […]