Kildare Derby Festival

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Since 1978 every June, Kildare Town hosts their annual Festival in conjunction with the Irish Derby.
📅 23rd - 28th June 2026
✨ Celebrating Kildare with amazing events!

The real stars of the show… 🐶✨ A look back at some of our adorable furry participants from this year’s RED MILLS Pet Foo...
09/07/2026

The real stars of the show… 🐶✨ A look back at some of our adorable furry participants from this year’s RED MILLS Pet Food Pooch Parade! 🐾❤️

03/07/2026

What. A. Week. 🐎✨

From the excitement of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, to an unforgettable lineup of music, community and celebrations, this year’s Kildare Derby Festival gave us memories to last a lifetime.

🎷 A magical evening of jazz with
🐶 The ever-popular Pooch Parade (because every good festival needs four-legged VIPs!)
🎶 Incredible live performances from the Band
⛪ A breathtaking performance by .jablokov in the Cathedral
💃 And, of course, dancing and singing the night away after the races at our Final Furlong Sessions with .

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, performed, volunteered and helped make the 2026 Kildare Derby Festival so special. Until next year! 💙

🌿 Get hands-on with the ancient art of willow weaving! Join us tomorrow at 12pm on the Square for a fun, interactive wor...
27/06/2026

🌿 Get hands-on with the ancient art of willow weaving! Join us tomorrow at 12pm on the Square for a fun, interactive workshop that’s perfect for the whole family. Create something unique, get creative, and enjoy a fantastic day out together! 💚

📍 On the Square
🕛 12pm tomorrow
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free family fun – everyone welcome!

The full lineup for our Final Furlong Sessions 🎤🎸🎶See you after the races for an unforgettable night in Kildare Town🤩 ...
27/06/2026

The full lineup for our Final Furlong Sessions 🎤🎸🎶

See you after the races for an unforgettable night in Kildare Town🤩

🐎🎶 Meet the Acts Taking Over The Silken Thomas for the Final Furlong Sessions at the Kildare Derby Festival! 🐎🎶🎤 9:00pm ...
27/06/2026

🐎🎶 Meet the Acts Taking Over The Silken Thomas for the Final Furlong Sessions at the Kildare Derby Festival! 🐎🎶

🎤 9:00pm — .pyro
🎸 10:30pm — Ham Sandwich

Expect an evening of live music, great vibes and unforgettable performances, from Mik Pyro’s funked-up rock ‘n’ soul energy to Ham Sandwich’s indie rock anthems and big festival singalongs.

Who’s ready for an incredible night? 🤘

The Final Furlong Sessions are proudly sponsored by .

Feeling hungry after the races? 🍽️Loads of great options to cater to everyone’s tastes in Kildare Town this weekend! ...
26/06/2026

Feeling hungry after the races? 🍽️

Loads of great options to cater to everyone’s tastes in Kildare Town this weekend!

26/06/2026

🐶 We caught up with Chris, Pet Nutrition Advisor at RED MILLS Pet Food, during the Pooch Parade to chat all things dog nutrition! 🦴

From choosing the right food for your dog’s age and lifestyle to understanding why balanced nutrition is so important, Chris shares some brilliant advice for keeping your four-legged friend happy and healthy. We also chat about some of RED MILLS’ trusted dog food ranges, including Leader, Go Native, and Engage, each designed to suit different dogs and their nutritional needs.

If you’re looking for expert advice or premium pet food, pop into the RED MILLS Store in Kilkenny, where the knowledgeable team is always happy to help, or browse their full range online at www.redmillsstore.ie⁠ 🐶❤️

25/06/2026

What a cracking day at the Pooch Parade yesterday 🐾🎉🐶

The sun showed up, the dogs stole the spotlight, and we had an absolute ball. From wagging tails and fancy dress to plenty of laughs along the route, it was great to see so many people and pups out enjoying the day.

Huge thank you to all our sponsors who shared their expert advice, grooming tips and treats for our pooches: .ireland
We also loved being introduced to our 3 majestic Irish Wolfhounds at the start of the show!

And thank you to the St. Bridget’s Community Choir for a beautiful performance during halftime 🎶

Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s Red Mill’s Pooch Parade so special – we’re already looking forward to the next one! 🐶❤️

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Grey Abbey Road
Kildare
KILDARETOWN

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+35345521000

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