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  1. Bangor Market sign
    Bangor market has been a tradition for many years and the go to for local fresh produce. Situated in ASDA car park every Wednesday from 8am to 1pm with stalls offering a wide selection of the fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh local fish, seasonal plants and shrubs to name but a few.
    1. 25 Oct 2024
  2. An image of Ards Arts Centre, the old Town Hall, which is the backdrop to the weekly market in Conway Square
    A weekly market catering for all your needs, every Saturday.
    1. Photo of a busy vegetable stall in the market
      There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants. The range includes breads, cheeses, vegetables, fruit, cakes, tarts, eggs, olives, jams, chutneys, fish, dry cured bacon, sausages, flowers, chocolate, sauces, and oils.
      1. Portaferry's Market on the Square
        Portaferry's Market on the Square takes place on the first Saturday each month between April and December. The Portaferry area has a wealth of talented and creative people so call down to the newly restored 18th century Market House and treat yourself to some great locally produced artisan food and arts and crafts.
      Market events
      1. Close up photo of Honey and treacle Wheaten for sale at a stall
        Featuring the work of local makers and bakers, organic veg, presses and preserves, local honey, sourdough breads, freshly baked goods, fresh flowers and plants, recycled and upcycled goods, fine crafts, textiles, jewellery and ceramics.
        1. Flyer
          Artisan Craft Market
          1. 13 Apr 2024
        2. Market Flyer
          Monthly Artisan Market
          1. 6 Apr 2024
          2. 4 May 2024
          3. 1 Jun 2024
          4. 6 Jul 2024
          5. 3 Aug 2024
          6. 7 Sep 2024
          7. 5 Oct 2024
          8. 2 Nov 2024
          9. 7 Dec 2024
        3. Awake the Garden 2023
          Celebrating the 'Awakening of the Garden' after winter coming into the spring season. Free Family friendly day out with food, entertainment, and a range of garden demos.
          1. 30 Mar 2024
        4. Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
          The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival, taking place on Saturday 22 June 2024, is always 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.
          1. 22 Jun 2024
        5. Portavogie name on boat
          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 2024 with Tide and Turf. A free to attend family fun event showcasing local food and drink.
          1. 7 Sep 2024
        6. Photograph of Christmas decor in Bangor of a Reindeer and its young lit up within a globe of fairy lights
          A festive day for all - from food markets to gifting markets, entertainment, music, with the switch on of the Christmas Tree lights.
          1. 23 Nov 2024
        7. A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop
          Join the festive family fun and enjoy a seasonal atmosphere at the local food and gift market.
          1. 30 Nov 2024
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