Balbriggan Summer Festival

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Thursday, 24-Jun-10: Venue: Bracken Court Hotel

8:30 pm

Jason Byrne
Jason Byrne appearing live in The Bracken Court Hotel. Supported by Eric Lawlor and our very own local talent, Shane Browne!

Tickets €18, available in Bracken Court Hotel.

Friday , 25-Jun-10: Venue: St. Georges Square

7:00pm	Opening Parade All those participating in parade should meet at Church Car Park at 6.30pm. Route of Parade: Church Car Park, through the Main Street, turning up Clonard Street, down Chapel Street, back up Main Street and returning to St. Georges Square. Traffic diversions will be in place. The parade promises to be a spectacular event showcasing all the local clubs, groups and businesses we are fortunate to have in our town. You will be entertained by a variety of characters like Scooby Doo, Barney, Tiger and Spongebob and much more! Live Music till 10pm by local band Gizmo.
8:00pm	Oficial Opening of Festival by Celebrity Be there early to ensure you meet our mystery Celebrity! Presentation of prizes for our School Art Competion, Credit Union Photo Competition and the Breege Tuite Memorial Trophy Short Story Competition.
8:30pm	Barman’s Race Watch the local barmen take part in our annual barman’s race. Who can make it to the finish line without spilling all their drink?
8:30pm	Balbriggan Open Darts Competition Venue: White Hart Lounge, €10 entry fee.
9:00pm	Live Music by Rattle and Hum (U2 Tribute) Venue: Harbour Knights.
9:00pm	Live Music in The Millrace Why not drop in for a drink and some great entertainment after the Parade!

Saturday , 26-Jun-10: Venue: Beach/Quay Street Carpark

10:00am	Children’s Sandcastle Competition Sponsored by KT Designs Registration from 9.30am on Front Beach. You must register in your category before building your sandcastle. Assemble at Front Beach and a committee member will be there to meet you. So come on get out your buckets and spades and win some super prizes!
2:00pm	Family Fun Day and Livestage 2010 Venue: Quay Street Carpark Fun for all the family! Local bands will entertain you with live music all day. Activities for the kids include bouncy castles, go-karts and much more!
3:00pm	Duck Derby Sponsored by Mobile Media Store First race starts at Quay St. Carpark and ends at the harbour. First duck to the net is the winner. Amazing cash prizes for top 5 ducks! Ducks for sale, €2.50 each in Mobile Media Store, Drogheda St. Balbriggan. Second race is a special Commemorative Duck Derby to mark the Balbriggan Town Council 150 year anniversary celebrations. Each duck is named after a past or present Town Councillor. Money raised will go to local charities.
8:30pm	Grand Finale of “Balbriggan’s Got Talent” at the Bracken Court Hotel Come along and support the .nalists from the audition stages. They need your support as the public decide on the winning 3 acts! Tickets €10 available from Bracken Court Hotel! Click here to view a list of the finalists who will be performing on the night
9:00pm	Live Music by Stage 2 Venue: White Hart Lounge
Sunday , 27-Jun-10: Venue: Harbour/Quay Street Carpark
11:00pm	5k Fun Run This year’s 5k run is by registration fee of €10. All are welcome to take part as this is in aid of some very worthy local charities. Visit our homepage to register and familiarise yourself with this year’s route.
12:00pm	Pet Show - Sponsored by The Pet Shop and The Doggy Man Venue: Quay Street Carpark Application forms are available from The Pet Shop, The Vets, The Library and The Summerfest Outlet. So come along and bring your pets! Great prizes for the winners!
1:30pm	Blessings of the Boats by Fr. Eugene Taaffe Sponsor a balloon in aid of The RNLI. Balloons €1 each. Balloons will be released in remembrance of all loved ones who have passed. Balloon tickets will be available in the Summerfest Outlet.
1- 6pm	Family Fun Day and Livestage 2010 More fun for all the family! Live music by local bands including the Balbriggan’s Got Talent Finalists live on stage! There will be carnival side shows, bonny baby and glamorous granny competitions. Local groups will be showcasing their talents, Irish Dancing, Ballet and Boy Scouts. Lots of surprises in store and lots of characters to meet! So come along and join in the fun!
3:00pm	Historical Society Slide Show and talk on “The History of Balbriggan”
3:45pm	Puppet show by Lambert Puppet Theatre
9:00pm	Balbriggan Open Poker Competition Venue: White Hart Lounge. €30 entry fee
9:00pm	The Bowsies live in Harbour Knights! Have you seen them yet? If not you are guaranteed a great night. Five local lads come together to make one of the best bands you will ever hear! No cover charge!