About This Event

One of Ireland’s great traditional gatherings returns to Ballinasloe for eight days of equine heritage, street entertainment and community festivities. The 2026 Ballinasloe October Horse Fair & Festival runs from Sunday 4 to Sunday 11 October. Horse Fair and Sales days take place on 4, 5 and 10 October, while the main festival weekend runs from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October. Highlights include family entertainment, live music, Friday-night fireworks at the Marina, a craft market, vintage displays, a dog show, children’s activities and a motorbike stunt show. The town and public festival programme can be enjoyed without advance booking; individual competitions, funfair rides or other attractions may have separate charges. Free to attend as a spectator for the public street and fair programme. Official organiser: Ballinasloe Fair & Festival Committee. This event was added by GetEvents Local Event Guide to help people discover what’s happening locally. GetEvents is not the organiser and does not manage updates or cancellations. Please check the organiser’s official channels for the latest information before attending.

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