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Whats On 2008
August 2008
July-August 2008
Walled City Cultural Trail
Using the walk around the City Walls as your means of uncovering the
wealth of history and culture, we invite you to discover some of the
music, exhibitions, shows and trail offers.
T: (028) 71267284
www.derrycity.gov.uk/culturaltrail
Earhart Festival 16 - 17th August
Ballyarnett Country Park
Guaranteed fun for all the family! The Earhart Festival is a two-day
weekend of family fun, games and spectacular events! The Earhart Festival
is named after the world famous lady aviator Amelia Earhart the first
woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
http://www.gscaderry.com/
21 August - 24 August
The City of Derry Guitar Festival
Venue: Magee campus, University of Ulster and Various
Tel: (028) 7137 5658
www.culture.ulster.ac.uk
21 July-1August 2008
Children’s Art Festival at the Playhouse
The city’s longest running Children’s Art Festival, featuring
a host of workshops, and classes for young people aged 7-11. For more
information.
T: (028) 71268027
August 2008
Ulster Scots Festival
The festival highlights the Ulster-Scots Tradition that exists in the
North West with events to suit all ages.
www.ulsterscotsagency.com
9 August 2008
Annual Relief of Derry Parade
The Annual Commemoration by the Apprentice Boys of the Relief of Derry.
M: 07713 273011
www.apprenticeboys.co.uk
28-31 August 2008
City of Derry Guitar Festival
The festival is a highlight of the summer in the North West bringing
together some of the world’s finest guitarists in a programme
of performances and courses for guitarists and composers of all levels.
The year the Festival stages a retrospective of the musical life and
achievements of Julian Bream who is celebrating his 75th birthday in
2008.
T: (028) 7137550
31 August 2008
Irish Walled Towns Day
A series of events will take place around the Walled City to celebrate
Irish Walled Towns Day. For further information.
T: (028) 71365151
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