The annual St. Anne’s Park Rose Festival takes place in St. Anne’s Park from 10.00am – 6.00pm this Saturday (19th) and Sunday (20th).
This free festival is jam-packed with activities for the whole family.
There will be plenty of stalls with plants and flowers for sale, arts and crafts.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam said, “St. Anne’s Park is the pride of the northside — a place where Dublin’s heritage, nature, and community spirit come together in full bloom.
“From the stunning Rose Garden to the historic Red Stables, its majestic trees to winding woodland walks, St. Anne’s is where generations of Dubliners have come to relax, reconnect, and recharge.
“The Dublin City Council St. Anne’s Park Rose Festival is a summer highlight — not just for Clontarf, Raheny, and surrounding neighbourhoods, but for the whole city. It’s a celebration of colour, culture, creativity, and community — a weekend that showcases the very best of who we are.
“As Lord Mayor, Celebrating Dublin means championing the places, people, and traditions that make our capital so special.
“And there’s no better example of that spirit than St. Anne’s Park. I warmly encourage everyone to experience it for themselves this weekend.”
Set in the 270-acre historic St. Anne’s Park, the festival offers an enjoyable, entertaining and fun day out for all the family.
The Rose Garden is now in its fifty year and the festival is held at the peak of flowering season for roses, it is a fantastic opportunity to see these beautiful flowers at their best.
Beidh Baile Átha Cliath le Gaeilge ann ag roinnt eolas leis an bpobal faoi @baclegaeilge agus na deiseanna labhartha is foghlamtha atá ann don Ghaeilge sa chathair. Píosa craic a bheidh agus beidh fáilte roimh chách, is cuma cén leibhéal Gaeilge atá agat!
Baile Átha Cliath le Gaeilge will be in attendance sharing information with the public about @baclegaeilge and the Irish speaking and learning opportunities in the city. Expect great fun and friendly conversation – everyone is welcome, no matter what level of Irish you have!
There will be musical acts including Fused, Back Stage Bandits and the Dublin Ukelele Collective who will play throughout the weekend.
The Peak Discovery climbing wall is back along with Axe Throwing with the Axe Club and of course the Biodiversity village.
There is children’s entertainment with Silly Billies soft play area, performances by Reuben the Entertainer and the Dublin City Council Library Bus will be on site too.
This year we are offering free Yoga and Tai Chi for all those in attendance. Food vendors with food from far and wide will be on site with Kinara and Bob’s Pizza and many more.
Dublin Cycling Campaign will be supervising a managed bicycle parking area at the festival, accessible via Mount Prospect Avenue.
Cycling is encouraged and they have bike goodies to give away to lucky customers!
Guests are encouraged to travel on foot or via public transport where possible.
Several Dublin Bus routes serve the Raheny area.
Avoid congestion and enjoy a greener journey.
Please note that car parking is now cashless, all parking must be paid digitally — please come prepared with a card or contactless payment method.