The Kilkenny Christmas Festival brings together the best of the best in Christmas finery, food and live entertainment and should be top on your list when it comes to celebrating the season.

Each and every day during the festival the market will be thrilling its visitors with free with live entertainment guaranteed to put everyone in a festive mood, especially the lighting of the Kilkenny Christmas free on December 9th at 5:30pm.

While you shop at the many market stalls filled with beautiful gifts you’ll be entertained by live rock and roll music, Christmas caroling, brass bands and more. There will also be plenty of entertaining venues for the children including storytelling and the Kilkenny Parade that the entire family will enjoy.

There will also be a wonderful variety of food traders at the event selling delicious assortments of unique delicacies and drinks. Some of the favorites are the Truffle Fairy selling to die for selections of truffles from praline to chocolate, Indulge Bakery with fresh breads and pudding, the Gallic Kitchen and Crepe Station just to mention a few.

If you’re looking for that perfect, one of a kind gift for someone special, you’ll find it at the Kilkenny Christmas Festival, from handmade ceramics and willow to stunning beaded and silver jewelry and much, much more. If you decide to visit the city, Expedia offers a great selection of hotels in Kilkenny, including Ormonde Hotel Kilkenny and Lyrath hotel offering excellent spa and recreation facilities to unwind at the end of the day.

The Kilkenny Christmas Festival is a free event. Festival hours are 11am to 6pm December 9th through to the 23rd, to find out more about the even, go to [url]http://kilkennychristmasmarket.com{/url]