The Galway Docklands Festival makes a vibrant return this month, bringing together Galway’s rich maritime heritage, local food, music, and community spirit.
Running alongside the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival and the Galway RNLI Open Day, the Docklands will come alive at Galway Bay Seafoods with a packed programme of free, family-friendly activities.
Visitors can look forward to:
- Boatbuilding talks and rigging demonstrations celebrating Galway’s traditional sailing culture.
- Boat trips with Galway Bay Boat Tours and the chance to meet the crews of Galway Hooker Sailing Club and Galway RNLI.
- Maritime workshops, including knots and skills demonstrations.
- Emergency services displays with interactive experiences.
- Seafood and oyster tastings, alongside a mouth-watering mix of local food trucks, J&M Cakes, Claddagh Lemonade, Americano Ice Cream, and more.
- Family fun with face painting, balloon art, and live music throughout the day. ● Special guests, including Galway Aquarium and local craftspeople. ● A raffle raising vital funds for Galway RNLI and Galway Hooker Sailing Club.
With free entry and free parking all day, the Galway Docklands Festival promises to be an unforgettable day out for all ages.
This year’s event highlights the unique collaboration between Galway’s maritime community, seafood producers, emergency services, and local businesses, all coming together to showcase the very best of Galway’s heritage and maritime culture.
The festival will take place on Sunday, September 28, with events from 11am to 4pm.
For more information and updates, follow Galway Hooker Sailing Club and Galway Bay Boat Tours on social media.
