Dublin Book Festival, in collaboration with the OPW, is delighted to present a fun-filled summer day of literary and creative events for all the family to enjoy, all taking place in the beautiful gardens of Farmleigh House and Estate in the Phoenix Park.

Hear author Erika McGann read from her latest book, let illustrator Clive McFarland show you how he created the illustrations and then try your own hand at drawing some of the characters! Join a fun and interactive event with author Shane Hegarty. Take to the mat and throw some yoga shapes with The Aquatic Yogi Paul Donnelly, with rest breaks to enjoy readings from author and storyteller Oein DeBhairduin’s latest book. Explore the surrounds of Farmleigh House with wildlife artist and author Aga Grandowicz as she leads you on a scavenger hunt and workshop. Get your next book recommendation from the Children’s Books Ireland Book Clinic Doctors, then try your hand at several musical instruments at the Music Generation Dublin City workshop, before taking to the dancefloor at a performance for all the family to enjoy.

We’ll also have plenty of drop-in activities, including a self-led family scavenger hunt to enjoy in your own time, bookshop browsing, our children’s book swap stand, and our creative doodle station. So come on down to Farmleigh on Sunday August 6th for our festival events and a stroll around the beautiful grounds, not forgetting to pay a little visit to the resident Farmleigh animals!