Bandon History
where history and community unite
Free Family Fun Day
Sunday 23rd August
Past meets Play
Celebrate Bandon’s rich history with a day of music, crafts, tours, and hands-on fun for all ages.
🎉 Parade - Bandon Through the Ages
12:30Sharp| from Supervalu Car Park to Town Hall.
Step back in time and kick of the festivities in style”.
Join our heritage-themed parade, celebrating Bandon before 1900. Come dressed in historical costume, walk with us, and help create a joyful atmosphere to launch a day of family fun and local pride.
All ages welcome - the more creative the costume the better!
With thanks to Bandon Family Centre
Ongoing Events
1-5 p.m
⚔️ Ancient Warfare with Bran Dubh
Bran Dubh Historical Combat and Living History Society
Step into a 1600s battlefield!
See live combat, medieval weaponry, historic clothing & more.
Longbow Demonstration
🛠️ Trades & Crafts of Old
See skilled hands at work in the ways of yesteryear:
• The blacksmith’s forge • The coppersmith’s art
• Coin striking • Spinning & nettle weaving
• Pole lathe turning • Lacemaking
• The printer’s press • Drop-in candle making
🎠 Delight for Folk Both Young and Old
In joyful company, enjoy:
• Stalls of craft and hearty fare
• Balloon marvels and Circus feats
• The face painter’s cheerful brush
🕯️ Come one, come all — step back in time and celebrate the spirit of Bandon as it once was.
Timed Events
🕐1:00 pm Ballinspittle Comhaltas
Town Hall Steps
Enjoy a lively musical start to the afternoon!
⚔️1:15 pm & 3:45 pm Battle Reenactment
Town Hall Green
Step into history - take up your sword and join
Bran Dubh in battle! Let the drill begin......
📖1:50/3:15 pm Little Irish History Heroes
Shambles Green
Fun, hands-on activities exploring the amazing heroes and stories from our past
🎪2:30 pm Alchemy Arts Circus Magic Show
Town Hall Steps
A dazzling display of circus tricks and wonders!
🍞2:00pm Soda Bread Demonstration
See Ireland's iconic soda bread prepared by hand and baked in a cast-iron bastible over an open fire, just as generations before did.
🧈3:00 pm The Art of Butter-Making
See how butter was made by hand using simple tools.
Explore the science of cream separation and
churning.
🎭3:45 pm Storytime with Rae
Town Hall
Join Rae for a magical journey through myths and legend
🕯️ All Day - Candlemaking
Learn the traditional art of candle making and create your own candle to take home. Drop in anytime throughout the day—no booking required.
⚒️ All Day – The Big Dig
Join the Irish School of Archaeology and explore a replica Viking excavation site.
Perfect for young archaeologists keen to unearth secrets of the past!
Workshops can be pre-booked at link below.
