The Festival of Ferns is a free two-day community festival held over the June bank holiday in Ferns. The event celebrates local history, local talent, and the community spirit that brings people together. After the 2025 festival was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, plans focus on making the 2026 festival bigger. A highlight is the Corner Boy concert on Saturday at Ferns Castle grounds. Corner Boy is a six-piece alternative folk-rock band blending traditional Irish music with rock, bluegrass, and Americana. Saturday includes a Knights & Princess Picnic, followed by activities at Community Park, plus tea, coffee, fresh bakes, and fundraising for St. Edan's Cathedral. Sunday features a 3 p.m. spectacle parade from St. Edan's Cathedral with samba, medieval costumes, local clubs, giant props, and surprises.
"The Festival of Ferns is a free two-day community festival over the June bank holiday that celebrates everything that makes Ferns special - from its rich history and local talent to the warm community spirit that brings everyone together each year."
"One of the highlights of the weekend is the much-anticipated Corner Boy concert on Saturday, in the stunning grounds of Ferns Castle. From Wexford themselves, Corner Boy is a six-piece alternative folk-rock band, known for their high-energy live performances and their blend of traditional Irish music with rock, bluegrass, and Americana."
"Saturday afternoon kicks off with a magical Knights & Princess Picnic from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the castle grounds, followed by a packed programme of activities at nearby Community Park from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be; face painting, medieval stocks, duck racing, soft play archery, table top gaming, saber training, games, and more."
"Sunday's spectacle parade begins at 3 p.m. from St. Edan's Cathedral, featuring a samba band, medieval costumes, local clubs, giant props and plenty of surprises along the way. The celebrations continue at Ferns"
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