The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
A TOP QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
VARIETY is the spice of life and this year’s extended Rose of Tralee International Festival has something for everyone.
Music and entertainment highlights feature X-Factor Finalists, Reggie and Bollie and America’s Got Talent and Reality TV sensations The Willis Clan, while Hometown, Nathan Carter and Hudson Taylor are all back by popular demand.
The Ronan Collins Show Band Show, Hermitage Green, aerial spectacular group Fidget Feet, a host of street theatre acts and 16 marching bands including a 44-piece group from Jersey Shore, USA will add further energy to the Festival.
As ever free and affordable entertainment remains the order of the week. The Free entertainment line up includes - three Rose Parades, Three spectacular fireworks displays, the Skyfest Air Show and lots of live music and entertainment on the streets.
Family Town in Tralee Town Park will be bigger than ever with the return of Family Town: The Show and the world famous aerobatic group Fidget Feet who will entertain people of all ages.
This is all in addition to the many excellent events in the Dome including the televised Rose Selections on RTÉ on Monday and Tuesday August 22 and 23, The Qualifying Selection heats on Wednesday and Thursday August 17 and 18 , The Fashion Show, International Rose Ball, Strictly Come Dancing and Discos.
The Rose of Tralee International 10k Race will take place on Sunday August 21 and for foodies the Taste of Kerry Food Fair will run throughout the festival weekend from 19 to 21 August in the Festival Dome and as part of the Festival Market in Tralee town centre.
Tickets to all Dome and Street events are available from www.RoseofTralee.ie though many events are already sold out.