Fringe Programme
With our fringe events, expect the unexpected! Check out this page and social media regularly to find out what we are up to!
Come say hello to alpacas on Saturday 1 June
Woodturning Demonstration - Watch the processes involved in the creation of bowls made on a traditional pole lathe. Using fresh green timber and treddle powered rotation, Jack Pinson will turn rough cut logs into beautiful and functional bowls.
Paper-making demonstration. Shirley will show the process of making handmade paper, which she uses for her beautiful cards and pictures.
Bike Repair - Local man Chris Butcher, owner of Evolution Cycles in Limerick, will be offering free bike repair on the day...(labour only - parts would be charged for) https://evolutioncycles.ie/
![Poto Booth - This year, we will have a 'photo booth' in the Fancy Dress Tent [on Sunday], so that you can get an instant 'Selfie' of yourselves in your Fancy outfits.
The photo booth will also be accessible on Saturday, next to the Teddy Bears Picnic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff2ceacfbf14e2399f97d5c/0ac10497-215c-48d6-b52f-bfd9f6206f59/IMG-20230605-WA0054+%281%29.jpg)
Poto Booth - This year, we will have a 'photo booth' in the Fancy Dress Tent [on Sunday], so that you can get an instant 'Selfie' of yourselves in your Fancy outfits. The photo booth will also be accessible on Saturday, next to the Teddy Bears Picnic. Free with wristbands
Game tent - The Meeples Rest Games Club will be at the festival on Sunday. with a stall promoting our games club and community. Come join us for a game or just come see what its all about.
Teddy Bear Picnic - Join Scariff Carers and Kids Group at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm for a Teddy Bears' Picnic with fruit tea, scrummy cakes, stories and songs. Suggested contribution €3. In between our picnics drop in to say hello and take a rest with your little ones! SC&KG is not-for-profit, all funds raised go towards running the group and events.
"Pre-loved clothes wanted! 👚♻️ Clothes Swap on Saturday 1st June between 11-5pm. Bring preloved, clean clothes in good swapping condition and swap for something new, for free! Rules: - Swap up to 6 items (you can donate as many as you like). - No accessories, hats, shoes, swimming wear, pajamas. - Bring your own tote bag. All clothes accepted: womens, mens, unisex, childrens 👚♻️
Symbolic Handtying Rituals - Do you share a connection of the heart with someone special in your life? Maybe a lover, a bestest friend or with family members. Why not celebrate this love with ceremony. I will be offering Symbolic Handtying Rituals at this year’s Mountshannon Arts Festival on 1st & 2nd June. You can choose to tie an Infinity Knot with a selection of ribbons, or to do a simple Unity Knot with the homemade plaited fabric ties. Both are beautiful. You can also tie in a wee charm, handmade using buttons from my grannies ancient button box. I am delighted to have collaborated with local herbalist Julie Ann O’Connor to be able to offer the option of using a scented oil as part of the ritual as a way of capturing the moment with all the senses. So be you lovers, friends or family I have written a short bespoke ceremony for each of these loving bonds and I look forward to joining your hands in celebration. Cost - €25 (30 euros for scented option) Book directly with Gill on - 086 606 8908
At the festival market in June, we will be hosting a plant sale, with all money raised going to the Scariff Hotel residents so that they are able to use Scariff Co-op kitchen. You can support this, by growing a few plants to bring along as a donation, and of course, by purchasing other plants. Plant Sale - Why not just separate some clumps of plants that you have too much of...pop them in a pot, and get them settled in before the 1st of June. I know for myself that many of you have plants that I'd love to have in my own garden, and I'm sure you'll find many plants at the sale that you would love to buy for your own gardens. It's a Win Win for everyone.