Join us for the prestigious Carlow Garden Festival, one of Ireland’s premier garden festivals, held annually as part of the Carlow Garden Trail.

Nestled in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, our festival opens the gates to some of the most beautiful gardens, garden centres, historic estates, forest parks and community gardens offering a rich blend of horticulture, heritage, and culture. From Saturday July 27th to Sunday August 4th, experience expert-led workshops, engaging talks, and fabulous garden displays, making this festival a must-visit for every novice and enthusiastic gardener.

The festival is a spectacular celebration of the wonderful gardening attractions on the Carlow Garden Trail and of nature, horticulture, heritage and culture. The festival showcases the rich diversity of gardens and green spaces that define Ireland’s Ancient East, offering a captivating blend of historic estates, contemporary designs, and hidden gems waiting to be explored. From meticulously manicured gardens to untamed wilderness, each venue offers a unique glimpse into the world of horticulture and landscape design, providing inspiration and delight to both novice and enthsiastic gardeners and nature lovers alike.

Read the 2024 press release here

Download the 2024 Festival At A Glance here

Now in its twenty-second year, this ten-day long event sees acclaimed gardeners and garden designers from Ireland and the UK deliver an inviting range of events that includes specialist talks, garden tours and workshops. This year’s event features Alan Gray, Ann-Marie Powell, John Little, Matthew Pottage, Matthew Reeves, Tom Stuart-Smith and Arthur Parkinson from the UK alongside Irish gardening and biodiversity experts Pádraig Webb, Niall McCauley, Neil Porteous, Dr Darach Lupton, Klaus Laitenberger, Terri Conroy, Fiann O’Nualláin, Paul Smyth, Patrick Hunt, Kitty Scully and Colm O’Driscoll.

The festival brings together, in one location, an unrivalled variety of Irish and UK gardening and environmental experts to share knowledge and information about a host of topics from traditional gardening techniques and design to vegetable and herb gardening, year-round garden colour, climate change, biodiversity and foraging. It takes place at one of the loveliest times of the year with the main gardening work in gardeners’ own havens complete.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your own garden, craving a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, or simply eager to explore the beauty of Carlow’s gardens we invite you to join us on a journey of discovery and delight.

Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and prepare to embark on a great gardening escape. We look forward to welcoming you to this cherished annual event! From the amateur to the expert, there is something for everyone.

Photography and filming will take place during the Carlow Garden Festival. Images and footage may be subsequently used by the Carlow Garden Trail Committee, Carlow Tourism and our partners for promotional purposes. If you plan to attend, but do not wish to have your image used, please inform a member of staff on arrival. 

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Robert Miller

Chairperson

Carlow Garden Trail 

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