Taste AND at Clandeboye: Enjoy the delicious tastes of the Borough at two-day artisan market!

24th September 2024

Enjoy the delicious tastes of the Borough at Taste AND at Clandeboye, a two-day speciality food and drink market organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council that takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October (11am – 5pm).

Based in the exquisite Courtyard at Clandeboye Estate, the free two-day family friendly market will showcase the best artisan produce from Ards and North Down. With around 30 local producers, including hot food vendors, visitors will be able to enjoy the very best of our local produce, food and drink demos and live music from Alex Da Costa, Bangor Ukes, and In Full Swing with Ada Storm and Dave Arthur.

The speciality market will include a Meet the Maker lounge and Kitchen Theatre, featuring food and drink demos led by celebrity chef Paula McIntyre on the Saturday while on Sunday they will be fronted by leading chefs from local restaurants. Plus, there will be plenty of entertainment to keep kids entertained throughout the weekend too.

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, said:

“This showcase event for Ards and North Down will highlight the wonderful food and drink that is produced right here in our Borough. Clandeboye Estate’s stunning Courtyard provides the perfect location for this two-day artisan market where all the family can enjoy delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere.”

Clandeboye Estate is located on the outskirts of Bangor, off the main Bangor to Belfast A2 carriageway. Free parking is available on site and the venue can also be reached by bus. For public timetables, visit translink.co.uk.

The market will be open from 11am until 5pm on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October. Entry to the event is free. Charges will apply to stall purchases on the day.

For more information, go to visitardsandnorthdown.com/TasteANDatClandeboye.

This event has received funding from DAERA’s Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.