Saturday 7 September | 12noon - 5pm | Portavogie Harbour
The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest food and drink on Saturday 7 September with Tide and Turf.
To make your day out as enjoyable as possible, please use this section to plan your trip
Getting here
Road restrictions
- Parking will be restricted on Harbour Road, Saturday 7 September - 6am - 6pm.
- One Way System in place on Harbour Road from 11am - 6pm. Access to the Harbour for Residents and Local Business via New Road.
Parking
- Overflow carpark available at Trinity Free Presbyterian Church and New Gospel Road Church.
- Field opposite the Harbour will be available for parking.
- Accessible car parking will be available - offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Park and Ride | Available from Millisle Beach car park, Saturday 7 September from 11.30am to 5.30pm. Park your car and hop on our Park and Ride bus service to Portavogie Harbour which will operate on a continuous loop.
Pre-Bookable Event Shuttle Buses | From Bangor via Donaghadee, Millisle, Ballywalter and Ballyhalbert, from Newtownards via Greyabbey and Kircubbin, and from Portaferry to Portavogie via Cloughey.
Only guide and other assistance dogs are welcome on buses.
Please note bookings close at:
Outward journeys can be booked up until 1pm on Saturday 7 September.
Return journeys can be booked until 4pm, Friday 6 September. After this time, there will be limited return bus tickets available on day. Please go to the Visitor Information Caravan at the entrance of the site to check availability.
>> View timetables and book <<
For more information on accessibility on the buses, go to Accessibility (translink.co.uk)
Event site | Useful information
Visitor Information Caravan | Located at the entrance to the events site, members of our Visitor Information Centre team will be on hand to help with any event queries, wider tourism queries and you can pick up Visit Ards and North Down maps and guides.
Recycling | When disposing of rubbish please use the four recycling stations when on-site. Please note, the usual waste bins on-site will not be in use during the event. Please help us continue our sustainability commitment to zero contamination at events by using the correct bin. There will be team members from Recycling on hand to provide advice and help you put your rubbish in the correct bin.
Accessibility | All flat surfaces on hard concrete. Accessoloo will be in attendance, at the front entrance to the events site. Assessoloo is a toilet facility for disabled people that has the right equipment, including Adult Changing Table, Ceiling Hoist, Lavatory, Grab Rails, Hot and Cold Running Water and Heating and Lighting. Find out more about Accessoloo.
First Aid | There will be two First Aid ambulances at the event site.
Lost children and Vulnerable adults | with crowds anticipated please pick up a wristband, which you can add a contact number to, at the Visitor Information Caravan, located at the entrance to the events site.
Dogs | We would advise dog owners this is an extremely busy site with large crowds and loud noises and recommend you do not bring your dog onto the site. If you do plan to attend with your dog, the dog should be kept on a short lead. Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins. Water bowls will be provided beside water refill stations.
Stay sun safe | We’re hoping for sunny weather, so please protect yourself with sun cream, hats and hydrate when at the event. Bring your refillable water bottles and use the water supply available at the event.
