Excitement is building in Glenamaddy ahead of the return of the Glenamaddy Summer Festival, which will run from Thursday, August 20th to Monday, August 24th.
Organised by the Glenamaddy Residents and Traders Association, this year’s festival will feature five days of family entertainment, live music and community events.
The festival gets underway on Thursday with the popular Car Treasure Hunt, departing from the Community Centre at 7 pm, followed by the official launch of the Heritage Board at 8.30 pm. The evening will conclude with an Open Mic Karaoke Night in Jim Pete’s Pub from 9 pm.
Friday will have a strong family focus, with a free Children’s Movie Screening taking place in the Raftery Oakland Ballroom. Doors open at 5 pm and parent supervision is required. Later that evening, local knowledge will be put to the test at the Battle of the Pubs Quiz at 9 pm.
Saturday is one of the busiest days of the festival. A Coffee Morning will be held at Glenamaddy Garden Club at 11 am, followed by a Kids’ Treasure Hunt at 2 pm and a Children’s Disco in the Community Centre from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The entertainment continues on Saturday night with the much-anticipated Lip Sync Battle in the Oakland Ritz. A number of local clubs, organisations and businesses are preparing to take to the stage, with organisers promising a night of music, laughter and memorable performances. Doors open at 8.30 pm, with admission €10.
On Sunday, August 23rd, the Collins Park Family Funday gets underway at 1 pm before live music takes centre stage. Broken Plain will perform at 4 pm, followed by One For The Road at 5 pm in Glenamaddy Square, with the entertainment continuing afterwards with live music in Hartes.
The festival will conclude on Monday night with a special Candlelit Concert by Michael English in St Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy. Doors open at 7 pm, with the concert beginning at 8 pm.
The Glenamaddy Residents and Traders Association is encouraging locals and visitors alike to come along and enjoy the programme of events over the five days.
Festival organisers have also thanked the volunteers, local businesses, sponsors and community groups whose support helps make the annual event possible.
Live music in the Square
There will be plenty of live music in Glenamaddy on Sunday, August 23rd, with Broken Plain getting proceedings underway at 4 pm before One For The Road take to the stage in Glenamaddy Square at 5 pm.
The entertainment will continue afterwards with music in Hartes, rounding off a busy Sunday at the festival.
Lip Sync Battle promises a night to remember
One of the highlights of this year’s Glenamaddy Summer Festival will be the Lip Sync Battle in the Oakland Ritz on Saturday, August 22nd.
A host of local clubs, organisations and businesses are getting ready to take to the stage for a night of music, laughter and plenty of surprises.
Among those taking part are Hartes Corner House, Raftery’s Oakland, Glen Blinds, Mabel, Glenamaddy Musical Society, Garvey’s Pharmacy, Glenamaddy Williamstown Ladies FC and SuperValu, with more contestants also set to join the line-up.
Doors open at 8.30 pm, with admission €10 at the door.
Free movie for the family
Families can also enjoy a free Children’s Movie Screening at the Raftery Oakland Ballroom on Friday, August 21st, with doors opening at 5 pm. Parent supervision is required.
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