Running from 8 to 17 August, the festival programme features a wide range of events aimed at all age groups, combining traditional community gatherings with sporting competitions, family entertainment and live performances. The festival gets underway on Saturday, 8 August, with the Borderlands Cycle departing from the Community Centre at 10am. Children's entertainment features prominently throughout the week. Organisers say the festival remains a celebration of community spirit and local tradition, while also helping to attract visitors to the Belcoo area. Local businesses are also expected to benefit from increased visitor numbers throughout the week, with the festival showcasing Belcoo and the surrounding area as a destination for tourism, recreation and community life.