At K-Fest we pride ourselves in making sure that the festival engages with young minds as well as adults. There will be plenty for the kids to get involved with and enjoy. This year we are delighted to once again offer a jam-packed family programme containing lots of entertainment and creative workshops for children and their families to enjoy.
K-Fest Kids is a FREE celebration of creativity, nature, and all things magical.
Arts & Crafts
This year's theme is "Bugs" and so the children visiting KFest are invited to participate in workshops that will explore this area. The workshops will be run 20 children at a time for 20 mins per session. Places are limited and it is run on a 'first come first served basis'. The venue is at the "Chapel on the Hill" and all are welcome. The children will be supervised and encouraged to create a variety of bugs, using an assortment of materials.
They will also have the opportunity to take part in the creating of an indoor sculpture 'bug' piece, to be exhibited year round in Killorglin. We look forward to creating some interesting bugs and having great fun along the way!!!
Time: Saturday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Sunday: 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Where: The Chapel On The Hill
K-Splash!
K-Fest will be creating a KSplash this year by launching a bottle into the river Laune during the festival containing all your K-Fest messages.
Who knows, your message could be picked up in America. Or Australia. Or maybe even the moon.....
Have you a message for the bottle?
Time: Saturday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Sunday: 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Where: The Chapel On The Hill
K-Splash Bottle Launched Monday at 5.00pm
Where: The Fishery
Frozen
Sing-A-Long & Fancy Dress
K-Fest present this very special sing-along version of Frozen. We actively encourage Fancy Dress to all who come along, parents and children. The fifth highest-grossing film of all time worldwide and the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Frozen is nothing short of a phenomenon.
When: Sunday
Time: 3.00pm
Where: C.Y.M.S
It is a ticket only event. Limited tickets available.
Tickets can be pre purchased by calling into the office. Buy early to avoid disappointment
Parental supervision is required during the entire screening.
Fee: Just €2.00
Family Ticket €5.00 (1 Adult and 2 children)
Children under 4 yrs of age get in free.
Tickets sold from K-Fest Office.
Drum Dance Ireland
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.Drum Dance Ireland’s experienced facilitators take the lead and these musical gatherings are filled with games and activities.
When: Saturday: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Carol dancing Nia
Sunday: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Dervil dancing Zumba
Where: The Plaza (Library Place)
Fairy Trail
This year K-Fest are delighted that our local fairy population has decided to reopen 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?
When: All Weekend
Time: 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Where: Cockalock Walk - Scoil Mhuire to Iron Bridge.
Mini Murals
Following on from the Kids Arts & Crafts workshops, the children are also invited to create some 'Mini-murals' which will be displayed around Killorglin town. Keeping in line with the insect theme, the mini murals will offer an opportunity to create some bug inspired images.
Drum Dance Ireland will be playing in Library Place as we paint, which will certainly add to the creative energy levels!!! We look forward to seeing some 'old' faces and welcome any new ones too! Painting Mini-murals for children is a wonderful platform for them to experience first hand what it is like to create an image in a larger scale. Come and join us for a fun afternoon of painting!!
When: Saturday
Time: 3.00pm - 6.00pm
When: Sunday
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: The Plaza (Library Place)
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Kids Yoga
Yoga is an ancient system of Indian philosophy. It incorporates a range of practices from meditation, to physical postures and breath control. Yoga has so much to offer children but most importantly for them it is fun. Yoga is a complete form of exercise which develops stamina, strength and flexibility. So K-Fest hopes you all come along and join in with Bridget Moriarty.
When: Saturday
Time: 2.30pm - 3.00pm
Where: The Plaza (Library Place)
Kids Sculpture
The K-Fest team will create an exciting environment for kids to take part in the creating of an indoor sculpture 'bug' piece. Of which the final resulting piece will be exhibited year round in Killorglin. Kids will have a great time at no cost and experience the freedom of the art making process. We look forward to creating some interesting bugs and having great fun along the way!!!
Time: Saturday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Sunday: 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Where: The Chapel On The Hill
Kids Pinata
Come join in the fun and have a crack at our bug themed pinata. This excellent locally, hand crafted piece will be unveiled on Sunday and will be ready for your whacks from 2.30pm in the Library place.
Who knows what goodies will be found inside.
When: Sunday
Time: 2.30pm
Where: The Plaza (Library Place)
Killorglin Rowing Club Regatta
Killorglin Rowing Club's will be hosting their local Regatta again this year in association with K-Fest Killorglin. The initial heats will take place on 31st of May at 3.00pm with the Finals taking place on 1st of June at 3.45pm
4 Boats Heats. 4 Fastest boats in each category to go through to finals on Monday, the 1st of June. Medal ceremony will be held on Monday after the last race.
Come along and enjoy the entertainment and BBQ provided for by Killorglin Rowing club as well as experiencing two great evenings of racing on the river Laune.
When: Monday
Time: 3.00pm
Where: The Rowing Club
K-Splash Bottle Launched at 5pm.
Where: The Fishery
