2018 marks the 28th Heart of the Glens Festival – the Festival set up by the local community in 1990 has grown from humble beginnings to one of the largest Community Festivals in the county.
The Festival is held in and around the village of Cushendall in the beautiful Glens of Antrim. Cushendall lies at the ‘heart’ of the Glens, hence the name. There are over 100 events taking place during the week starting Saturday 4th August until Sunday 12th August.
The programme of events is as varied and entertaining as ever with something for all the family. The main anchor events are the RNLI Open Day, Community Parade, Country Sports, Street Food Fest , Lark in the Park, Cycling Time Trial. The Final weekend sees the Festival ‘Dallywood’ Theme Night. This year dress up and get your hats ready for our ‘Mad Hat Street Party.’ The Glens Vintage Fun Day, the ever popula rLurig Run (already fully booked) and the Fireworks Night. Sunday has the final festivities with the Artisan Market on during the day and then the Grand Finale night with ‘Waves of Tory.
A full Programme of events is available in local shops and the festival office at Old Schoolhouse, Mill Street, with some details available on www.glensfestival.com and regular updates on our Facebook page – Heart of the Glens Festival, Cushendall.
We would like to thank Causeway Coast and Glens Council for their Tourism Grant and Heart of the Glens Landscape Partnership for funding received through Heritage Lottery Fund, without this funding and the generosity of the public attending the events, the support of local businesses, donations and sponsorship received the festival could not survive.
Heart of the Glens Festival Committee would like to welcome all visitors to the Causeway Coast & Glens. Come along to our festival and join in with the locals and help create atmosphere and character which makes our festival unique.
Many of the events are outdoor and weather dependant – venues may need to be changed at short notice – notices will be displayed outlining any necessary changes.
If you require any help or information, call into the Festival Office at the Old School House where the staff will be happy to assist. (Tel – 028 2177 1378)