Join Fionn Mac Cumhaill as he returns to oversee festivities at the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint this year with the theme, ‘The Land of Giants’.
Taking place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August, this year’s festival promises even more excitement with the arrival of two new Giant Guardians, Wee Binnian and Carley who will make their grand debut in The Giants Parade.
Our mischievous newcomers, Wee Binnian and Carley, will make several pop-up visits to keep crowds entertained during the festival weekend creating awe-inspiring moments and unforgettable photo opportunities.
During the festival weekend Warrenpoint Municipal Park will be transformed into ‘The Land of Giants’, featuring Family Garden Games, Green Crafts Workshops, a Bemusement Arcade, and a Food Village. While at Warrenpoint Municipal Park, don’t miss the fantastic line up of musicians billed across the two days performing on the Park’s bandstand stage.
This year, we are thrilled to offer a diverse food experience, perfect for food enthusiasts of all tastes and preferences. Explore the Food Village in Warrenpoint Municipal Park and join the unique Food Trail through the town, featuring giant food offerings all weekend long. The Giant Funfair on Warrenpoint Promenade will entertain with thrilling rides and classic carnival games for all to enjoy.
Families and visitors can also enjoy a new Sensory Hub located in Warrenpoint Town Hall which will provide a safe and relaxing space for children and adults to enjoy over the weekend, with changing places located nearby on Great Georges Street (South).
Don’t miss this chance to watch the facade of the former Osborne Hotel be transformed into a vibrant canvas as nature street artist ‘Faunagraphic’ creates a Giant Art Mural depicting the unique aspects of Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark.
With so much on offer throughout the weekend, visitors are encouraged to make a break of it and explore more of what the destination has to offer. For the full festival line-up and further information on where to stay, eat, and for even more things to do during a stay here in the Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion, please visit www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/wakethegiant