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  1. Merry May Day
    Merry May Day
    A day of celebration featuring traditional maypole dancing, live music, entertainment, and bric-a-brac and food stalls creating a carnival atmosphere in this charming town.
  2. Sea Bangor
    Sea Bangor
    Celebrate the City of Bangor’s rich maritime heritage with family fun activities, entertainment for all, delicious food and live music.
  3. Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships
    Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships
    Enjoy this fierce competition of talent, and impressive display of sight and sound, as pipe bands and drum major groups come together.
  4. Taste Summer in Ards and North Down
    Taste Summer in Ards and North Down
    Enjoy local food and drink experiences celebrating the PGI status of the famous Comber Earlies Potato.
  5. Comber Earlies Food Festival
    Comber Earlies Food Festival
    The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival is a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery demos in the Festival Kitchen and activities that celebrate the Comber Earlies potato which holds PGI Status.
  6. Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down
    Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down
    Events showcasing and celebrating our local food and drink, from food tours to family events, including the popular Tide and Turf, Portavogie event in September - there is something for everyone.
  7. Tide and Turf Portavogie Food Festival
    Tide and Turf Portavogie Food Festival
    Running as part of our Taste Autumn programme of event in August/September, this free to attend family event showcases the food produced around the harbour and surrounding farmland with a focus on seafood and beef and features chef cookery demonstration, with celebrity chefs.
  8. Shorelife Celebration
    Shorelife Celebration
    After a successful event last year, it's first time running, we are pleased to announce the return of the Shorelife Celebration this October, with events in Castle Espie and Mount Stewart. Enjoy free entry to explore both stunning locations and activities for families and nature lovers alike!
  9. Bangor Christmas lit up giant decorative bauble
    City of Bangor Christmas Switch On
    A festive day of family fun and shopping opportunities leading up to the traditional switch on of the Christmas lights.
    1. 22 Nov 2025
  10. Newtownards Christmas Switch On
    A popular day out for all filled with family-themed fun, a festive market and, of course, the switch on of the tree lights in Conway Square.
    1. 29 Nov 2025
  11. Grant Aided Tourism Events
    Grant Aided Tourism Events
    A programme of Tourism funded events - from festivals for the family, music, golfing, sailing and comedy. There really is something for all!
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