DRAFT PROGRAMME AS AT 21st JULY 2003
THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST
8 pm Opening of Exhibition: The Fair of Cahir Meets Scarborough Fair - in the Craft Granary
FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST
Opening of the Fair and Introduction of Queens, who will be judged by representatives of Celtic Talent Model Agency
Barpersons' Race
Tug of War in the Castle Inch
Entertainment on Stage followed by Music on Stage in the Square
SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST
10:00 am Opening of first Cahir Farmers' Market (to be confirmed)
2 - 6 pm Medieval Afternoon in the Castle Inch, with Battles, Historical Re-enactments, demonstrations of Crafts of the Period, Archery Display + Have-a-Go Archery, Traditional Music - pageantry, colour and craic. Also stalls of goods with a medieval theme by local craftworkers.
Railings Exhibition of Local Artists' Work - Tourist Office Plaza
Draw for Great Duck Race
Classical Concert in the Castle
Celtic Storm on stage
Top Band on stage - they will choose the South Tipp TODAY Cahir Princess
SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST
Noon - 2pm Local Bands on Stage
Final of Pub Soccer League
Demonstration of Soccer by Special Needs players (to be confirmed)
Parade including Fancy Dress, Industrial, Floats, Boats, Bands, Queens 2003 and previous Queens
Crowning of the Queen
3-6pm National Waltzing Champions give demonstration, followed by Ballroom Dancing, Cahir House
Railings Exhibition of Local Artists' Work - Tourist Office Plaza
Funday Sunday in the Castle Inch: Community Fundraising Day - Games, Competitions, Stalls including local crafts, Teas, Bar-B-Q, Bouncy Castle, Donkey and Pony Rides, Jungle Gym for u-7s, Fun Dog Show and more
Great Duck Race
Crazy Boat Race, organised by and in aid of Cahir River Rescue
Don Baker on Stage in the Square
10:30 pm GRAND FIREWORK DISPLAY TO CLOSE 25th FAIR OF CAHIR
ALSO: Shop Window Competition; Quiz; Funfair all Weekend
Commemorative Magazine on sale - €5
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