Ballina Chamber of Commerce Presents:
ballina Salmon Festival
The longest running community festival along the wild Atlantic way, inspired by Ballina’s jewel in its crown, the River Moy, as Ballina is officially dubbed ‘Salmon Capital of Ireland’, returns for its 59th year, this year celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Ballina during 2023!
The ethos has remained the same, it continues to celebrate all that is great about the community of Ballina and Co Mayo; Family fun , music, arts, culture and heritage, sports and the magnificent River Moy, making Ballina Salmon Festival a very special seven days to remember.
‘Meet as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend’.
BREAKING NEWS – Dates set for 2023 – 8th – 15th July 2023

Event Schedule
Festival event calendar 2022
10-11 July
14:00 – 17:00 | 10th July
Teddy Bears Picnic
18:00 – 19:30 | 11th July
Family Fun Car Treasure Hunt
12-14 July
14:00 – 15:30 | 12th July
Moy Valley Martial Arts
14th July
Arts Centre Workshops
15-16 July
15:30 – 17:00 | 15th July
Gaelic Footbal Skills ‘n Drills
15:00 – 16:30 | 16th July
Fancy Dress Disco
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