CREATE! Festival of Creativity

Gates Open at 10.30am and Activities commence at 11am

Join us for CREATE! a celebration of creativity for all, no matter what your experience or background. This one-day festival takes place in the beautiful, inspirational, and sprawling setting of Hilton Park in Clones, Co. Monaghan.

Get your hands on our creative workshops. Be entertained by the Sprawling Sideshow, including music by The Armagh Rhymers, storytelling tours in the ‘big house’ and a ‘Winged Wonder Quest’ guided walk in the gardens.

Experience what the region has to offer at our Green Sustainable Market and chill out with some gentle movement and yoga. All topped off with tasty food and great coffee in the most spectacular location.

While the CREATE! is mainly geared for adults, if you have a young creative, art lover who is eager to attend, there will some activities that children can engage in, reminder that parents/guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times.

Early Bird Adult General Admission Ticket: €20 (up to 8th May)

Adult General Admission Ticket: €25 (after 8th May)

Children General Admission Ticket: €5

Additional Workshops: €15. When booking your entrance ticket, select any workshop(s) you’d like to join as add‑ons and add them to your basket. These sessions offer a longer, more immersive creative experience.

Group Bookings and Concessions: Email [email protected] if booking more than 10 persons for discount

Accessibility: If you have any access needs, please let us know when booking so we can ensure a comfortable experience. Email us at [email protected]

Make a Buttonhole Arrangement with Amelia's Garden Flowers

Write Your Name in Ogham

Make Your Mark Printing

Plein Air Painting

Gentle Movement Session with Emma Costello. Bring your yoga mat.

Spinning Wheel Demo. Have a go!

Upcycled Wine Glass Painting Activity (supported by Monaghan County Council’s Environment Section)

Open Mic Session with The Story Weaver

The Film Cove

Please note that spaces for our free ‘drop in’ activities are limited and not guaranteed.

Please note that ‘Big House Tales Storytelling Tours’ and ‘Winged Wonder Quest Nature Walks’ must be booked on entry to the event. Please note spaces are limited and not guaranteed.

Be sure to check our FAQ below for further information

CREATE! Festival of Creativity is funded by the Monaghan County Council's Creative Monaghan programme.

Graphic design by Paula McEntee, Saoi Studio and artwork by Lynsey Mc Kernan Art.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hilton Park, Clones, Monaghan, Ireland

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