Final Prep is under way . . .

As we enter the final furlong before Bailey Fest opens this weekend, the Bailey clan hope you all are hot-to-trot. If you have any last minute questions, suggestions or whatnot - get them through to us asap! Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you take part in creating a little piece of history on our farm!

Latest addition: Catriona's Welly Throwing! Not to be missed!

The Countdown begins . . .

Right so not long now lads! We hope you are all have the flights booked, the tents packed up and you all are rearing to go. The Bailey Crew have been busy getting everything prepared. You lot are going to be busy. The schedule is looking like so:

Friday 24th Sept: Meet the hosts, pitch up the tents and gather around the camp fire.

Sat 25th Sept: Up and at it - the fun begins!

The offical opening will take place at 1pm at the Bailey Ranch and the various events will kick off from here on in.

Entertainment (so far):

Sumo-suits - Gladiator Duel - Bouncing Castle: Front Garden: 1pm onwards

Various events Long Puck, Tugawar, Three-legged race, Egg'n'Spoon race, etc: Front Field: 2pm onwards

Fortune Telling - Mamma Bailey's Tours - Agony Aunt Corner - and more: This will be announced throughout the day.

Live Music with Country John: Main Stage/Shed: 9pm til god knows when!
(It's worth noting Country John's last session lasted a marathon 10 hours. Limber up now lads!) There may be a few more acts so keep an eye on this side of things!

Sun 26th Sept: Pack up the tents, head home and begin plans for next year!

The small print:

Food will be available to purchase throughout the day. But the campers may want to stock up on snacks and that for those long nights on the site.

Drink won't be sold or provided at the festival. It's a bring your and plenty of it affair. Make sure to stop off and stock up en route!

Any questions, thoughts or ideas, drop us a line right here on our blog or on our facebook page

Hello September! Hello Update!

The response to the Fest has been great with lots and lots of interest and plenty of fun and games in the pipeline. We don't want to give too much away just yet, but a taste never hurt anyone, eh?

- Live Music: The final line-up is are to be confirmed but there are guaranteed Special Guest Appearances already. Unmissable - we promise you!

- Mamma Bailey's Guided Tours: These are sure to be a hit! Check out "Local Attractions" below and make yourself heard.

- Fortune Telling: Don't leave Bailey Fest without your life in order - we wouldn't have it said!



So those of you with flights yet to book, get on with it, as this is almost upon us! There will be a prize for best and worst campsite - to be voted for by the public!

More updates to follow soon!

Festival Map (in case you get lost like!)

Local Attraction: No.3

According to legend Saints Eithne & Fidelma were baptised at Ogulla Well by St. Patrick during his visit to Ireland in 432 A.D. The Well is now a well established place of pilgrimage with hundreds of visitors calling there every year. Certainly worth a second thought en route to Bailey Fest 2010! Or on the way home instead . . .

Local Attraction No.2

Forget Newgrange, Lismurtagh has it's own archeological finds to offer with ring forts dotted throughout the farmland! Request a guided tour from Mammy Bailey throughout Bailey Fest 2010!

Local Attraction No.1

One of our local villages, Tulsk, has plenty to offer those with itchy feet. More info here