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Join Us for an Epic Kayaking Adventure in 2025!

Welcome to GalwayFest 2025! Get ready for an epic weekend of kayaking fun. Whether you’re a pro paddler or just starting out, we’ve got something for everyone.

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GalwayFest has grown to become one of the largest Kayaking Festivals on the international kayaking calendar. Back for its 12th year, GalwayFest 2025 takes place on 28 February, 1st March & 2nd March. Don’t miss it!

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Event Information

Welcome to GalwayFest 2025! Get ready for an epic weekend of kayaking fun. Whether you are a pro paddler or just starting out, we’ve got something for everyone.

What’s Happening:

  • Competitions: Show off your skills in freestyle, slalom, and downriver races. It’s all about friendly competition and pushing your limits!
      • Friday: Freestyle, location: Tuam Freestyle Spot
      • Saturday: Whitewater Time Trial and Team Race, Location: Boluisce River or the Corrib River
      • Sunday: Big Balls Race and Boater
  • Social Events: It’s not just about the water—join us for parties, live music, and good vibes all weekend.

Ticket Release Dates:

  • Female Tickets: 28th October
  • General Release: 1st November

Let Us Drive The Change We Want To See

This year, we are on a mission: to increase female participation at Galway Fest! Over the years, female athletes have made up just 21%-27% of participants, and it is time to change that.

To support this initiative, we’re releasing 100 tickets exclusively for female athletes—five days ahead of the general sale.

Important Note: Please respect the intent behind this pre-sale. If you are not eligible for a female ticket, do not purchase one. Doing so will result in the ticket being cancelled and refunded. The female pre-sale will close the night before the general release. If you miss out, do not worry—you will still have the chance to grab a ticket when the general sale opens.

Ticket sale times will be announced closer to the date.

2,500

Competitors

12

Years Of GalwayFest

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