- Navan Midsummer Festival, Navan (18–21 June): A new four-day celebration of the summer solstice with live music, community events, family activities, food experiences, and cultural performances that highlight the heritage of the Boyne Valley.
- Trim Haymaking Festival, Porchfields Trim (21 June): A traditional family-oriented rural heritage event with haymaking demonstrations, artisan markets, live entertainment, pet farms, children’s activities, and displays of vintage machinery.
- Hinterland Festival, Kells (25–28 June): A multi-disciplinary festival of literature, ideas, and the arts featuring author talks, storytelling, performances, and creative events in the historic town associated with the Book of Kells.
- King John Summer Prom Music Festival, Trim (8–10 August): A popular music festival with orchestral performances, live bands, and promenade-style concerts in a relaxed summer setting.
- Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival, Moynalty (9 August): The 51st annual traditional steam threshing event with vintage machinery displays, agricultural heritage exhibits, family entertainment, and rural craft demonstrations.
- Another Love Story Festival, Killyon Manor (23–24 August): A boutique music and arts festival with live performances, camping, and creative experiences in the grounds of Killyon Manor.
- Other recurring or smaller events include local agricultural shows, community markets, and activities during National Heritage Week in mid-August. Dates can vary slightly; check official sources such as Discover Boyne Valley, Meath.ie, or individual festival websites for the latest programmes, tickets, and updates.
Annual & recurring festivals
County Meath, known as the “Royal County,” is the heart of Ireland’s ancient heritage and the home of the Irish Halloween tradition through the connection between the sacred hills of the county such as Tlachta (bandraoi) and the Celtic new year, Samhain.
- Scurlogstown Olympiad (March/August): A traditional country heritage festival in Trim featuring “old world” skills like haymaking, threshing, and butter making.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival (March): Major community parades in Navan, Trim, and Ashbourne, often including the lighting of the fire on the Hill of Slane.
- Royal Meath Show (September): A massive agricultural show in Trim featuring livestock competitions, dog shows, and local artisan food.
- Boyne Music Festival (July/August): An international chamber music festival held at Townley Hall, featuring classical performances and workshops.
- Trim Swift Festival (July): A literary and satirical festival celebrating the life and works of Jonathan Swift, who was a rector in nearby Laracor.
- Hinterland Festival of Literature & Arts (June): Based in Kells, this festival brings together authors, historians, and artists for a weekend of debates and readings.
- Tara Skryne Fair (August): A traditional fair day featuring local crafts, music, and pony shows at the foot of the historic Hill of Tara.
- Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival (August): A major heritage event showcasing vintage steam engines, horse-drawn machinery, and traditional crafts.
- Navan Choral Festival (May): A competitive and non-competitive event attracting choirs from across Ireland to perform in various venues.
- Púca Festival (October/November): A massive flagship Halloween festival celebrating Meath as the birthplace of Samhain, featuring fire spectaculars, music, and folklore in Trim and Athboy.
- ** Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival (October/November):** A county-wide programme of spooky events ranging from “Farmophobia” at Causeway Farm to historical ghost tours.
- Kells Type Trail (June/July): A unique outdoor art festival where the town of Kells is transformed by typography-based art installations.
- Meath Film Festival (September): A showcase of independent cinema and local filmmaking talent held at the Solstice Arts Centre in Navan.
- Christmas at Emerald Park formerly Tayto Park (November/December): A festive experience featuring light displays, a Santa grotto, and seasonal theme park activities.
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