Following it's phenomenal success in previous years, Country Fest at Rathwood returns to the Rathwood Big Top in the unique surroundings of the Rathwood Forest on Saturday 14th June 2025.
Country Music Super Star Derek Ryan & His Band are back to headline this event along with a stellar line up including Olivia Douglas, Jack Keogh, Paddy Treacy, and Alistair Fingleton

Enjoy over 5 Hours of Country Music & Dancing on the big top dance floor.

June 7th
Dive into Slimy Science at Rathwood! 🧪✨ STEM Event for Kids in Carlow

Join us at Rathwood for our Slime-tastic Workshop, the latest exciting instalment in our monthly science series. This hands-on, interactive session lets children delve into the fascinating world of slime, exploring intriguing concepts of chemistry and physics in a fun, memorable way.

Young scientists aged 5-12 will roll up their sleeves and create their very own slime, learning about non-Newtonian fluids, stir-thinning / stir-thickening fluids and polymers along the way. Through playful experimentation, children will discover what makes slime stretchy, sticky, and delightfully gooey! They’ll explore different types of slime, understanding how altering ingredients and methods can dramatically change its properties.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as your kids play games, sing along to catchy tunes, and dance with the Rathwood Teddy Bears!
Age: Recommended for up to 6yrs but full of laughs for all the family.

Sunday 3rd August - 3pm

Join Éanna Ní Lamhna, one of Ireland’s most beloved environmentalists, for a captivating walk through the woodlands of Rathwood, as part of this year’s Carlow Garden Festival. Set within 170 acres of peaceful forest and trails, Rathwood is home to an extraordinary range of native flora and fauna, offering the perfect setting for a guided journey into the heart of Ireland’s biodiversity.

As you explore the paths of Fox’s Park, Éanna will share her expert knowledge of the forest’s ecology and geology, highlighting the rich habitats that support everything from deer and rabbits to foxes, mink, pheasants, and dragonflies. Walk beneath the canopy of ancient beech, oak, birch, and Douglas fir, and learn all about the importance of trees in our everyday lives.

Why not put the family to the test and try out Rathwood's Maze of Ireland! This maze is planted in the shape of Ireland with every county built to scale. Each person will be given a map of Ireland and a pencil to fill out each county, there is a special number to find in each one. You can work together or have some fun and bring out your families competitive side to see who can complete the Maze first!
Age: 4+

The Rathwood Express Train is the perfect activity for all ages both young and old! Make your day full of fun activities with our add-ons! Take a ride through our woodlands on Rathwood's very own Woodlands train, and that's not all, there's also the option to make your day even more fun-tastic by adding the Maze of Ireland - it's a-maze-ing! or the Funfair to your Event Ticket when booking!

Rathwood Events invites you to join us on a journey through the Enchanted Forest to visit Santa and his Elves as they prepare for the most magical time of the year. Join us for a truly special experience, brought to you by the amazing Spotlight Productions, the very same team behind the spectacular Late Late Toy Show. This year, they have conjured up an extraordinary event straight from your wildest Christmas dreams, featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all their cheerful elves!