Entertainment For Kids Of All Ages, Young And ...
Not So Young!
FUN AND FROLICS FOR ALL THE FAMILY
The Arts Trail -
All Weekend
10.00am - 6.00pm, Various Locations
Free
Can you collect all the stickers from the galleries?
Kids enjoy the art trail with their parents, keen to fill their map with stickers from all the galleries, and with children interactive galleries along the way it's a great way to spend a family day.
Kids Cinema - Sunday
2pm, C.Y.M.S Mini Theatre
Pay As You Please
MOON MAN (2012)
A bored Man in the Moon hitches a ride to Earth on the tails of a passing comet and starts to explore the fantastical creatures and sights of a new planet. But all is not well - the Moon Man's absence from his post means that all the world's children are unable to sleep. Before the President can capture him, they must join forces to return him to his rightful place in the sky.
Street Performers - All Weekend
12pm-6.00pm, Various Locations
Free
Belly Dancers! Wall Murals! Drum Circles, Reggae/Fusion Cuban Band! Jugglers! Stilt Walkers! Face Painters! Dancers, Singers, Choirs, Street Art & Loads more... Far too much to possibly tell you now! Just come along and don't be afraid to join in, sure everyone's at it! ;)
Zendala Project - Thurs, Sat & Sun
3.00 - 5.00pm, Thurs - St. Joseph's
3.00-5.00pm, Sat - Library Place
12.00 -2.00pm, Sun - Library Place
Free
A Zendala is a process of doodling in a meditative state with “tangles” & repeated patterns (usually black & white) to design a space. The idea behind the drawings are to draw lines and designs that repeat, to fill in spaces with many types of lines and designs, to make it a meditative exercise, let the drawing go where it wants to go, don't worry about erasing, perfection, or what the end product will look like. Relax, enjoy and have fun with the family!
K-Kids Gallery & Playzone - Saturday - Monday
The Fishery
Free
The children of Killorglin will be given the opportunity to enjoy Art & Crafts in The Fishery on Saturday and Sunday. There, the K-Fest team will create a working environment where budding artists can utilize the resources available to experience the joy of the art making process.
The children will help to create an Aquarium full of fish decorated using all free materials provided by K-Fest. There will be no cost for taking part, and there will be a prize awarded to the best designed fish. We also have face painting with Mags Clifford & a wide variety of outdoor games from Camden Palace for all to enjoy!!
Drum Dance Performers - Saturday
3.00 - 4.00pm, Library Place
Free
Drum Dance Ireland’s family friendly Drum & Fun Sessions have been successfully run all over the country in the past few years. Drum & Fun sessions are an ideal mixture of playshop (not workshop!), show, entertainment and interaction between performers and all participants. These rhythm based music sessions are enjoyed by people from 5 to 99 and all abilities are catered for – absolutely no previous experience is required! Drum Dance Ireland’s experienced facilitators take the lead and these musical gatherings are filled with games and activities.
Fun Fairy Trail - All weekend
The Fishery
Free
K-Fest has worked with our local fairies to uncover their mystical kingdom. For the duration of the festival a variety of their dwellings will be visible along our Fairy Trail. This will give both young and old an insight into the different materials used by the different species of fairies.Exploring our Fairy Trail is sure to make a memorable and magical afternoon of fun for all ages. Can you find them all?
Choral Performances - Friday
6.30pm - Library Place
Free
Join Killorglins talented choirs as they sing a selection of their varied repetoir on the Friday Evening. The Mens Shed, Oh Happy Day Women's Choir, Pastor Segul and his Choir and more will undoubtedly make this an event not to be missed, and if you know the words please join in
David Donohue Readings -
Saturday & Sunday
1pm, The Fishery & CYMS
Free
“David Donohue, author and backwards-speller extraordinaire”
David Donohue is a best-selling Irish writer primarily known as the creator of the character Walter Speazlebud, backwards-speller extraordinaire and star of David's books, Walter Speazlebud (OʼBrien Press), Moon Man and Alien Timebomb (Egmont).
David has appeared on CBeebies 'Wonderful World of Weird,' RTE's The Den and Nationwide, spelling backwards and often giving a rendition of his party piece, Ynnad Yob (Danny Boy backwards!). As well as David a selection of local authors will also read their original compositions.
Hip-Hop Workshop - Sunday
1.00pm - 3.00pm
The Courthouse
Free
Great for anyone interested in a RAP, Hip-Hop or urban music career, and those just interested in experiencing the process from lyric writing to creating your own beats to shooting a video. At K-Fest you can get the benefit of the experience from some of Ireland's most respected hip-hop artists and producers. Just turn up at The Killorglin Courthouse on Market Street by 1pm. All welcome.
Bouncy Castles / Slide
Saturday & Sunday - 1.30pm
The Fishery
€2 per go
This year 'A Time To Party' will be providing their ever popular bouncy castle and slide for the entertainment of all the visiting children to K-Fest 2014.
Hand Made Boat Race -
TBC
River Laune
Free
This year will see Killorglin's first Hand-made boat race. Boats will be made and decorated by the children visiting K-Fest. The race takes place between the Iron Bridge and the Laune Bridge.
The grounds of the Fishery will make the perfect viewing area to cheer on your personal boat.
Designs will be handed out during the weekend but if anyone would like to design something different that is welcome too. So get those thinking caps out!
Killorglin Rowing Club Regatta - 6.30pm Saturday &
7pm Sunday
Killorglin Rowing Club
In honour of Killorglin Rowing Club's 21st Anniversary, they will be hosting a Regatta in association with KFest Killorglin.
The initial heats will take place on 31st of May at 6:30pm with the Finals taking place on 1st of June at 7pm
4 Boats Heats. 4 Fastest boats in each category to go through to finals on Sunday, the 1st of June. Medal ceremony will be held on Sunday after the last race.
Come along and enjoy some great racing on the river Laune.
