- Taste of Kildare (15–16 August, Naas Racecourse): A vibrant two-day celebration of the county’s food and drink scene. It brings together leading chefs, artisan producers, and hospitality talent for delicious dishes, craft drinks, live chef demonstrations, interactive workshops, live music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities (children under 10 enter free).
- Lughnasa Festival at the Irish National Stud & Gardens (around 8 August, Kildare Town area): A harvest celebration with live music, family entertainment, food, traditional market stalls, cookery demonstrations, puppet shows, games, and fairground rides—perfect for all ages.
- Audio Garden Festival (21–23 August, Burtown House and Gardens): An underground and electronic music festival with camping, featuring techno, trance, drum & bass, psytrance, and more in a scenic garden setting with food and community vibes.
- Féile Springsteen (22 August, The Village Pump, Rathangan): An inaugural cultural tribute festival celebrating Bruce Springsteen (“The Boss”), with live music and events highlighting historic connections to the area.
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