Saturday, July 27th & Sunday, 28th 2024
Join us this summer, where you’ll see a legend come to life…
Bray Mythology was written and illustrated by Chris Judge © 2017
AWAKEN THE MAGIC…
AWAKEN THE MAGIC…
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 blends folklore with fun, offering a blend of enchanting activities and delightful experiences for all ages.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
The festival promises a magical experience for all and takes place along Bray Seafront on Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, July 28th 2024 – Daily from noon until 7 pm. The Funfair stays open until 10 pm. Take a look at our festival highlights below:
Get up close and personal with adorable animals at our petting farm
The festival’s centrepiece is a magical animated showcasing Brave Maeve’s grand awakening from her long slumber.
Enjoy a vibrant funfair featuring classic rides, games, and attractions for thrill-seekers and families alike
Food trucks will offer a variety of cuisines to cater to all tastes while artisan vendors will offer handmade crafts and more
The iconic bandstand will showcase local dance group Studio X who perform daily, showcasing a special routine inspired by the legend of Brave Maeve
Talented storytellers will recount the epic tales of Brave Maeve’s adventures and her heroic deeds
Arts and crafts workshops will also take place at noon each day (there’s no need for preregistration), along with free face painting available daily from 2 pm to 4 pm. White Doodle Face Art will create beautiful and mythical designs for children.
The story of ‘Brave Maeve’ the giant is illustrated on a trail of images along Bray seafront. The story follows a young giant adventurer called Maeve as she sets out to find a home for her people and battles many monsters along the way.
This Bray Mythology was written and illustrated by Chris Judge with the help of 50 local Wicklow children who between them, devised this exciting story.
People can travel along the trail using a special map and read the story together with their family or simply use their imaginations and create their own adventure with Maeve and the creatures she meets. The story is told in several brightly coloured murals in various spots along Bray’s seafront.
The project was curated by Donna Carroll and funded by Platform Pizza, Bray Municipal District, Megazyme and Bray Credit Union. The beautiful murals were painted by the team in Triskill.
It won the ‘Best Use of Creativity in the Community’ Award for ‘Brave Maeve Children’s Myth & Art Trail’ at the Business to Arts Awards 2018.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The festival will take place on the weekend of July 27th & 28th 2024 – Daily from 11 am to 7 pm.
Yes, it’s free admission, no ticket is required to the festival but charges apply on all Funfair attractions, food, craft vendors and selected games and competitions.
All events and activities are subject to change without notice and are weather permitting.
As of Monday, July 8th 2024, we are not accepting any more vendor applications.
Artisan Events manages the Food, Craft & Brand Village at the festival so if you have any questions please see artisanevents.ie or call +353 1 4969883.
Visitors are encouraged where possible to use available public transport services as there is limited paid parking available along Bray Seafront. Plan your journey at bray.ie/directions/.
The festival takes along a public space on Strand Road, Bray. The outdoor location is pet-friendly.
Please be mindful that your pet needs to be comfortable in noisy environments and remember don’t let your dog off the leash in crowded areas.
Be considerate of other people and dogs: Not everyone is comfortable around dogs, so ask before you let your pet approach someone.
Some dogs become overwhelmed and overstimulated, so could you check in on your pet and be ready to leave or have someone pick up your dog?
Don’t forget to pack enough waste bags to clean up after your pet and #LeaveNoTrace.
The Awakening Brave Maeve Family Festival is part of the #SummerInBray tourism campaign Bray and District Chamber of Commerce, bray.ie and Bray Municipal District, Wicklow County Council. bray.ie is the trading name of Bray Tourism.
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