August 19th to 22nd
Marking 100 years this year, the Festival of the Connemara Pony is a celebration of the Connemara Pony breed with week-long activities. The highlight of the festival is on Thursday and Friday, when the biggest showcase of Connemara Ponies in the world takes place. For non-pony enthusiasts, there is a dog show, a domestic arts show and Irish Dancing.