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Warrenpoint Blues on the Bay Festival
The Blues on the Bay Festival takes place in Warrenpoint over the last bank holiday weekend in May. It attracts quality Blues & Jazz performances and includes 25 acts throughout the weekend in the selected bars. There are three main showcase gigs featuring top class international artists. Music workshops also feature throughout the weekend. This is an excellent weekend with a great mix of music to suit all tastes.

Kilbroney 2000
Contact: Hilary Halliday Newry & Mourne District Council
Kilbroney Park hosts a day long event of motor memorabilia. A large selection of classic & vintage cars can be viewed with motor club enthusiasts from all over Ireland in attendance. This is a great event for the family with fun fairs, stalls and live entertainment in the gig-rig. The majestic surroundings of Kilbroney Park make this a special event and all proceeds are donated to local charities. For the motor enthusiasts, auto jumbles and special stalls offer an opportunity to acquire needed motor parts.

Walking festivals
The Majestic Ring of Gullion and Mountains of Mourne areas provide and outstanding backdrop for walkers of all types. The Mourne International Walking Festival in June and the Wee Binnian Walking Festival in September offer a wide variety of walks ranging from excellent road and track walks to guided mountain rambles and hikes.

Kingdom of Mourne Festival
This is a two-week festival that happens somewhere between mid-July and mid-August. This festival improves local community relations and it is also a major attraction for holidaymakers. Events include sheep dog trials, street hockey, children's fancy dress, sand castle competitions, vintage vehicles, live open air & pub entertainment, tennis coaching, exhibitions and demonstrations, fishing competitions, fireworks display and much more which appeals to locals and visitors alike.

Fiddler's Green Festival
Fiddler's Green Festival is a family-established annual celebration of Irish music and culture with an international flavour, which takes place in the scenic village of Rostrevor. The Festival includes the annual Hall of Fame award, presented to the person or group who has made a significant contribution to Irish music or culture. The nightly folk club features the best of Irish & International Folk performances.

Warrenpoint International "Maiden of the Mourne" Festival
This is a two-week festival that happens somewhere between mid-July and mid-August. This festival offers something for all the family, with a range of events including band concerts, outdoor entertainment, sporting events & top celebrity performances, parades, children's events and The Maiden of the Mourne Competition featuring entrants from across the world.

Felie Chamlocha
The South Armagh village of Camlough hosts an action packed festival of music, dancing, story telling, as well as a series of fun events for all including a tug-of-war, waiter races, duck derby, and of course a fancy dress donkey derby. The weekend is packed with events for all the family. With traditional music workshops, children's art workshops, bus trips, and street parties. There are lots of sporting events for all those with a little more energy, including soccer & GAA tournaments, lake swims, road bowls, fishing and shooting contests.

Annalong Harbour Hooley
Annalong Harbour Hooley is a weekend festival beginning on 13th August This festival offers something for everyone. The main event is the Mackerel Massacre (a fishing competition), followed by a raft race, street theatre, vintage car show, talent competition for children and the Solid Gold Show. This event attracts people on a local and national basis.