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Mon 5 May 2025A 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.- Sat 24 and Sun 25 May 2025Celebrate the City of Bangor’s rich maritime heritage with family fun activities, entertainment for all, delicious food and live music.
- Sat 21 June 2025Ards Airfield will be transformed into a vibrant hub of activity to honour the Armed Forces community.
- Sat 19 July 2025Enjoy this fierce competition of talent, and impressive display of sight and sound, as pipe bands and drum major groups come together.
- 25 june until 6 July 2025Enjoy local food and drink experiences celebrating the PGI status of the famous Comber Earlies Potato.
- Sat 28 June 2025The 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.
- 5 until 28 Sept 2025Events 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.
- Sat 6 Sept 2025Running 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.
Sat 4 Oct 2025After 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!- 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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