Land of the Beardies Festival
6th November to 14th November 2010

We've developed for the Land of the Beardies Festival a program as varied as our attractions, one to suit families, extended families, all interests, from country music performers, fireworks, fun run and walk, Ulysses Bike Ride, street parade, beard growing contest to markets, arts and crafts, bowls and golf tournaments...

The festival is spread over nearly two weeks and includes two weekends. Visit for a weekend or 2 weeks depending on your plans and experience all the attractions of Celtic Country - and New England.

Download the Provisional Program for 2010 (.pdf 35Kb)

Key Events:

  • Fireworks Display
  • Gala street parade
  • Beard-growing competition – prizes to be won for most colourful, scruffiest, best groomed and eccentric
  • Market stalls and amusement rides
  • Talent Quest Download
  • Glen Gallop 5km to 10km Fun Run and Walk