- Music
- 03 Aug 17
The Secret Village Festival 2017, which has grown to become a highlight of the events calendar in the region, will take place in Ballaghaderreen on the weekend of 12 & 13 August.
The Secret Village Festival, now in its fifth year, has gone from strength to strength since it was first established. So much so that one local politician has gone so far as to describe the Secret Village Festival as the “Electric Picnic of the west”!
Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins, who is encouraging people to visit Ballaghaderreen for the festival, told us: “This locally run festival is based in the woods behind the town of Ballaghaderreen. The festival, which could be described as the electric picnic of the west is centrally located, right beside the town’s amenities. The weekend hosts well over 30 acts with lots of local talent being showcased.
“There are also traditional crafts and stalls as well as workshops from blacksmithing to pottery, storytelling and West African Music.
“I am happy to have been able to assist the organisers with funding of the festival in the past and the organisers have worked to keep the ticket price as low as possible.
“It is very positive the festival is being supported by the Boyle Municipal District Funding Scheme this year. The festival has been very successful in bringing people of all age groups into to our area, with over 1,000 people attending last year’s festival. This influx of people creates a positive spin off effect for the local economy.”
Senator Hopkins concluded, “Each year the festival offers something unique and knowing the organisers I have no doubt that this year will do the same.”