Programme of events for Volvo Ocean Race Festival in Galway

Programme of events for Volvo Ocean Race Festival in Galway.

22-24 May - Arrival weekend

• Live music in race village.
• Street theatre and children’s entertainment by day.
• Unique celebrations as each boat arrives.
• Official race village opening ceremony.

25-29 May - Midweek Entertainment

• On water activities including sportsboat regattas,
  special interest boats and ‘Come and try Sailing’ event.
• Live entertainment in race village each night.
• Schools visits to race village.
• Art Exhibitions.
• Model boat racing
• Volvo Ocean Race Experience Boat simulator and Grinding challenge.
• Markets and Exhibitions (food, arts & crafts).

30 May-1 June - In Port Racing Weekend

• Live action viewing from Salthill Promenade.
• Late entertainment with local and international bands.
• Food and Wine Fair - Flavours of Galway and beyond.

2-4 June - Midweek Entertainment

• On water activities including sportsboat regattas,
  special interest boats and ‘Come and try Sailing’ event.
• Food and Wine fair.
• Markets and Exhibitions - food, arts and crafts.
• Volvo Ocean Race Experience Boat Simulator and Grinding Challenge.

5-6 June - Departure Weekend

• Fireworks spectacular.
• Headline act concert.
• Departure of race yachts and ‘Parade of Sail’ spectacular.
• Farewell celebration in race village Saturday 6th.
• Food and Wine Fair.
• Festival Ends.

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