Homesteaders Hoolie is a two-day festival weekend on Conways Farm in Dromore West, Co. Sligo, bringing together music, comedy, history, culture, and live homesteading demonstrations in one unforgettable gathering. Set across a full festival weekend, it is designed for people who want more than just entertainment....it is for those looking to reconnect, learn practical skills, meet like-minded people, and be part of a community that values self-reliance, tradition, and good craic.

From hands-on demonstrations and shared knowledge to live performances and campsite conversation, Homesteaders Hoolie is all about finding your tribe and growing your knowledge in a real, welcoming, down-to-earth setting. Whether you come for the learning, the culture, the atmosphere, or the people, this is a weekend built to inspire, entertain, and bring people together.

Take a look back at the atmosphere, community and memorable moments from last year’s Homesteaders Hoolie

This year is set to be even bigger and better, with more demonstrations, more entertainment and plenty more planned across the weekend. It also offers a brilliant opportunity for exhibitors, vendors and sponsors to be part of something with real heart, strong community spirit and an engaged audience. All happening on 27 + 28th of June 2026! 

Across the weekend, attendees can enjoy a rich mix of live performances, cultural moments, conversation and demonstration, while also exploring the kind of knowledge that is becoming more and more important in today’s world. From traditional country skills and heritage-based practices to demonstrations rooted in making, growing, working with nature and understanding where our resources come from, Homesteaders Hoolie is about celebrating old wisdom while creating space for new connections and fresh ideas.

The event is rooted in values that many people are craving a return to....community, resilience, simplicity, shared knowledge and a deeper connection to the natural world. Whether your interest lies in homesteading, regenerative living, permaculture principles, heritage skills, rural traditions or simply finding your tribe, the weekend is designed to be welcoming, inspiring and full of character.

With camping on site and a relaxed festival atmosphere, Homesteaders Hoolie offers the chance to properly step out of the rush of everyday life and into something more real. It is a place to learn, laugh, listen, share stories, discover practical ideas and spend time among people who value culture, land, skill and community.

This is not just a festival weekend. It is a gathering for those who want to reconnect, grow their knowledge and be part of something with real heart.