If you haven’t been informed via the Fairytale Traveler’s 2013 coverage of the Bram Stoker Festival and our recent Bram Stoker Trail article, then you will be delighted to find out about Dublin’s huge vamptastic gathering to ring in Halloween. Of course, Ireland is to thank for Halloween and Dublin is a UNESCO City of Literature, so it seems only fitting to host one of the coolest Halloween events I’ve ever seen. Home to the famed vampire novelist, Bram Stoker, Dublin is going Gothic for this year’s festival theme. Seriously, what more can a fairytale traveler ask for? Bram Stoker and Halloween in Ireland! Dublin you are so winning!
Born in Dublin and having spent half his life there, Bram Stoker has grown into a world-wide sensation as the creator of the vampire myth and famed vamp, Count Dracula. His descendants are actively providing historic accounts of Bram Stoker’s life and playing a large part in the fantastic celebration of his footprint in literature and a pop culture of vampire enthusiasts. Find out more about the Bram Stoker Estate here.
Check out our Dracula City Trail!
The 2014 Bram Stoker Festival will be held in Dublin, Ireland from October 24th-27th. Get ready for Dublin to go vampire with a huge program of events in perfect Gothic fashion. If Dublin is a destination for you, check out the Bram Stoker website for up to date travel information to make your trip a breeze.
Check out the events guide here!
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Ohhh that sounds so cool! If I weren’t in Athens in those days, I’d definitely go. I love Dublin and Bram Stoker, and putting the two together sounds like the perfect recipe for a fun weekend!
IT’S THE BEST IDEA EVER!!!!
I remember reading your Bram Stoker trail post a few weeks ago and thinking how interesting it looked. Adding a festival on top of the sightseeing would be so much fun. I can’t make it this year, but I’ll have to remember it for the future.
Well they said it’s only going to be 5 years but I think they will make it longer…. How could you NOT?
This looks awesome and like so much fun!
Whooop whoopp hands in the air, this looks so cool. Take me with you next time??