Events in Ireland.

03 October 2009 - 11 October 2009

The 168th Ballinasloe International October Fair & Festival is a 9-day event to cater for equestrian lovers, family entertainment, music and fun.

There is something at this Fair & Festival to suit all tastes. Horse and pony events, showjumping, street stalls, fireworks, tug-o-war, street & vintage parade, music and children's events. The Show begins with family fun and street theatre on Saturday, 3rd October; Gullane's Hotel carnival parade; announcement of 2009 King of the Fair.

Every breed of horse and pony is on display in the fairgreen on the Sunday and Monday, 4th and 5th October. Included are the famous Connemara ponies, eventers, hunters, stallions, mares with foals, trotting ponies, skewbalds and the Irish draught.

There will be displays of arts and crafts, street music and theatre. The following are the Equestrian days - Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 3rd, 4th and 5th October, Saturday 10th October is Country Fair Day - Horse & Foal Fair featuring All-Ireland Foal Competition in Shopwgrounds.