Jam-packed schedule underway forBirr Vintage Week & Arts Festival

Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival will be back with a plethora of exciting events from July 29 to August 7 following a two-year hiatus.

Now in its 54th year, 2022 will see the return of the much-loved Vintage Sunday Parade for the first time since 2019 along with some other major events like the Birr Air Display, Crinkill Soapbox Derby, Fireworks night all returning alongside a range of community events, visual arts, music, sport and children's events.

The Courthouse Yard is also opening up as a new outdoor venue and will act as a creative hub for the festival. It will play host to an incredible line-up of international artists, live performances, workshops and music.

Chair and Visual Arts Coordinator of Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival Caroline Conway said: “The response from the community of Birr has been fantastic. This year’s festival will see 80 events over the ten days and we’ve also received incredible financial backing from the Birr business community with over 100 sponsors lending their support.”

“For those who love Birr and live in the town, it will be a very special festival as we all come together to celebrate Vintage Week in a major way for the first time since 2019. More people come home for Vintage Week than for Christmas! It’s time to connect, celebrate, share and surprise and we hope everyone savours the joy that only this festival can bring.”

The much-loved Vintage Sunday Parade had to be put on hold due to pandemic lockdowns and restrictions over the past two year but it returns on Sunday, July 31. Emma Nee Haslam is taking over as MC from the wonderful Mary Larkin while local publican John Kelly will also deliver the opening speech at this year’s event.

Family-friendly events, children’s events, a huge array of art exhibitions and workshops, sports events, music and summer camps means there is something for everyone this year!