Wednesday 25 June – Sunday 6 July 2025
Various locations, featuring Comber Earlies Food Festival
A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events over a two-week period with Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 28 June.
Celebrate the first feast of summer with authentic food and drink experiences showcasing unique venues and our local food heroes.
Please note: Menus for some elements of the Taste Ards and North Down food programme are seasonal and subject to change without advance notice. For information contact the host venue for the specific foodie experience that you are interested in.
Recipe inspiration
There are many ways to cook these famous potatoes, here is some inspiration for you to try at home - Comber Earlies recipes.
Stay a while
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[Please note, details subject to change. This event is being photographed/filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional material. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff].