French Festival of Portarlington - Co Laois

Friday 15th - Sunday 17th July 2011

The festival will be a weekend with a wide range of entertainment to suit all interests with music, dance, sport, history, food, a parade led by the festival Queen which includes local businesses, clubs, groups and schools.

Festival goers can obtain many French delights at the French Market such as cheeses, pastries, soaps, accessories to name but a few. A famous French delicacy otherwise known as "Escargot" can be enjoyed by all who take part in the festivals National Snail Eating Championships or "Championnats d'escargots National Eating"...do you have the stomach for it?!

Enjoy music and dance to celebrate the French heritage. Some more of the entertainment that will be provided over the weekend includes a carnival, arts & crafts, face painters, bouncing castles and much more.

Contact:


Address:
Portarlington,
Co Laois,
Republic of Ireland

Telephone:
+353 (0)57 862 3281

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