Bandon History
where history and community unite
Free Family Fun Day
Sunday 24th 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
12:00 Sharp| 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 Bandon Concert Band
Enjoy a lively musical start to the afternoon!
📖1:15 pm Magical Storytime with Rae
Join Rae for a magical story time where every tale
sparkles with wonder and adventure.
⚔️1:30/3:45 pm Battle Reenactment & Children’s Reenactment
Step into history - take up your sword and join
Bran Dubh in battle! Let the drill begin......
🎭1:50/3:15 pm Puppet Show
Enter a world of imagination through tales brought
to life with puppetry and voice.
🎪2:30 pm Alchemy Arts Circus Magic Show
A dazzling display of circus tricks and wonders!
🧈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 Performance by Comhaltas
Traditional Irish music with Newcestown Comhaltas
to finish the day on a high note!
⚒️ 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 must be pre-booked
Old Walls New Questions
Bandon Town Hall
3-4 p.m.
Do you have a section of Bandon’s historic town walls on your property? Drop in for expert advice from Sarah McCutcheon on how to care for these important heritage features. Learn about the do’s and don’ts, get tips on maintenance, and ask questions about preserving this unique piece of Bandon’s past.
No booking needed - all welcome.