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Multyfarnham Scarecrow Festival 2026

Enjoy imaginative scarecrows, family games, a dog show, live music, amusements and local stalls.

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Dates
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Where
Multyfarnham Community Centre, Gaine Park, Multyfarnham Or Fearbranagh, Westmeath (Both indoors and out)Directions
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Suits all agesTime: 2-3 hoursIndoors and out
  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)

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What to expect

The Multyfarnham Scarecrow Festival is a vibrant, community-driven event in County Westmeath, Ireland, hosted by Multyfarnham Tidy Towns. Enjoy a celebration of local creativity showcasing imaginative scarecrows made from recycled and everyday materials, alongside family games, a dog show, live music, amusemens and local stalls.

Brought to you by Samhain in the Heartlands, part of Ireland Home of Halloween. Go to Samhain in the Heartlands website for the full programme.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

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Time to allow
2-3 hours
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Events

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