- Carlow Garden Festival (25 July – 2 August): A celebration of horticulture, gardens, and nature across County Carlow featuring expert-led workshops, talks, garden tours, displays, and events highlighting the county’s outstanding gardens and heritage.
- Féile Vegan, Lisnavagh House and Gardens, Rathvilly (14–16 August): Ireland’s only vegan music festival offering live music, talks, vegan food stalls, workshops, and a celebration of plant-based culture and lifestyle in scenic grounds ideal for camping and glamping.
- National Heritage Week in Carlow (third week in August) features walks, talks, exhibitions, and activities across the county.
Annual & recurring festivals
- Snowdrop Week (February): A month-long celebration at Altamont Gardens and Delta Sensory Gardens featuring guided tours of one of Ireland’s largest snowdrop collections.
- St Patrick’s Day Festival (March): Traditional festivities including parades across towns like Carlow, Tullow, and Borris, along with music events at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel.
- Seachtain na Gaeilge (March): A nationwide Irish language festival with a specific programme of local events held throughout Carlow Town.
- International Pan Celtic Festival (April): A major cultural gathering of the six Celtic nations featuring traditional music, dance, and storytelling competitions and performances.
- Carlow Arts Festival (May/June): An eclectic multi-disciplinary festival that kicks off the Irish summer season with theatre, circus, visual arts, and the “Carnival of Collective Joy”.
- Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas (June): A world-renowned literary event at historic Borris House bringing together international authors, journalists, and thinkers for intimate discussions.
- Carlow Garden Festival (July/August): A celebration of the county’s renowned gardens featuring talks by gardening experts, workshops, and guided tours of public and private estates.
- Tullow Agricultural Show (August): A traditional agricultural event showcasing livestock, local crafts, and family entertainment.
- Féile Vegan (August): Ireland’s only dedicated vegan festival, held at Lisnavagh House, featuring plant-based food vendors, eco-workshops, and live music.
- National Heritage Week in Carlow (third week in August) features walks, talks, exhibitions, and activities across the county.
- Hidden Hearth Wellness Festival (October): An intimate wellness gathering focused on yoga, mindfulness, and nature connection at Lisnavagh House.
- Samhain Festival (October/November): A town-wide celebration of the ancient Celtic festival featuring haunting events at venues like VISUAL and Duckett’s Grove.
- Féile Lonrach – Festival of Glow (November/December): A newer Christmas festival across the county featuring festive markets, light installations, and family performances.
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