Brave Maeve Family Festival debuts this year, celebrating family, folklore, and fun, inspired by the mythical tale of Brave Maeve.
Celebrate the mythical story of Brave Maeve, a legendary heroine awakening from a centuries-long slumber to bring magic, courage, and joy back to the land. This family-friendly festival combines folklore with fun, offering enchanting activities and delightful experiences for all ages. Festivalgoers will witness the magical moment when Brave Maeve awakens from her long slumber at a scheduled short, interactive storytelling session and more…
The festival promises a magical experience for all and will take place along Bray Seafront on Saturday, July 27th, and Sunday, July 28th, 2024, daily from noon until 7 pm.
The daily lineup is extraordinary, it’s where you can get up close and personal with adorable animals at the petting farm daily from noon to 4 pm. On Saturday, the festival’s puppet shows will feature mythical tales as their theme. Enjoy the vibrant Seafront Funfair, which stays open until 10 pm and features classic rides, games, and attractions for thrill-seekers and families alike. Talented storytellers will recount the epic tales of Brave Maeve’s adventures and her heroic deeds.
Mythical-themed arts and crafts workshops will take place from noon to 4 pm daily. No pre-registration is required. When it comes to children’s entertainment, Reuben the Entertainer reigns supreme. Experience his fantastic magic show daily at 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Local dance groups will perform daily on the iconic seafront bandstand, showcasing special routines inspired by the legend of Brave Maeve. The live performances will also feature bands and acts from the local area.
In all honesty, who doesn’t love bubbles? Well, the Bubble Guys will perform a Giant Bubble Show every 30 minutes on Sunday. Get your groove on at the lively open-air Disco Bambino, set against the charming backdrop of the bandstand. As if that were not enough, all weekend food trucks will offer a variety of cuisines to cater to all tastes, while artisan vendors will offer handmade crafts and more…
Admission is entirely free (no tickets are required). Read more at bravemaevefestival.com.
About Brave Maeve Story Trail
Along Bray’s seafront, this kids’ walking trail links up five brightly coloured murals created by children’s author and illustrator Chris Judge in collaboration with 50 local children. Together, the murals tell the story of Maeve, a young giant who is searching for a home for her family, encountering monsters and mythical figures along the way. The trail is 1.5km long.
Curated by Donna Carroll, this project received funding from Platform Pizza, Bray Municipal District, Megazyme, and Bray Credit Union. The stunning murals were brought to life by the talented team at Triskill. The trail earned the ‘Best Use of Creativity in the Community’ Award at the Business to Arts Awards in 2018.
Bray Mythology was written and illustrated by Chris Judge © 2017.
The festival forms part of the #SummerInBray tourism campaign which is brought to you by Bray and District Chamber of Commerce, bray.ie and Bray Municipal District, Wicklow County Council. Bray.ie is the trading name of Bray Tourism.
Click here to read more about the other fantastic family fun-filled events on offer in the much-loved seaside resort this summer.