Date: 08/08/2012
No other Fete so clearly demonstrates community spirit, and that community spirit is then echoed by the support not just of locals who attend, but also by the many visitors and tourists from afar who come along to sample the vivacious spirit of the Fete. Queues form of regular visitors who return year after year, eager to enjoy the quintessential example of a community at play, and at work.
What is Durrus Fete?
Organised around the 2-acre garden of the Durrus Rectory, the Fete encompasses three distinct places to eat - a garden lunch, a barbecue, and afternoon tea. A fabulous cake stall presents the most vivid taste of West Cork in the form of superb local baking.
To ensure that family fun is always at a premium, the children’s entertainments are always extremely fairly priced, and throughout the garden there are great value games for children, with the bouncing castles costing 5 euro for unlimited time, all the other games are 20 cent. Parents can relax and enjoy the Fete knowing their children are safe, and are having the time of their lives.
Other stalls include an obstacle course, a massive bric a brac stall with multifarious objects contributed by locals, books, a bottle stall, a children’s games tent, and there are many children’s games dotted throughout the grounds. Visitors enjoy free parking, with transport to the rectory provided by West Cork Rural Transport. Local musicians play throughout the day, adding to the unique atmosphere of the occasion.
Monies raised on the day are used to support our ongoing commitment to mission and ministry. We support a wide range of local, Irish and overseas projects. In partnership with Christian Aid we have raised substantial funds for farming and educational projects in Haiti.
