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Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme | Full programme
Things are hotting up in Bangor Castle Walled Garden on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September.
Showcasing many different varieties of chilli plants from around the world, local food producers, live music, activities for all ages and lots of fun!
The chilli plants, all locally grown, and in all shapes and sizes, will be on display with a wonderful array of colour. See if you can find the hottest chilli!
Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September | 12 noon - 4pm
A fun-filled day with lots of added heat! Come along and enjoy food demonstrations with a chilli kick, live music, live dancing, stilt walkers, face painters, activities for all ages including Alpaca’s from Eastwell Farm, and of course the chilli plant display!
Entertainment | 12noon - 4pm
Food Demonstrations | Saturday 13th only
12.40pm – 3.40pm
Come along and hear how some of our local restaurants and producers prepare some spicy menus.
Sustainability
We encourage visitors to travel via public transport or why not walk or cycle. Please bring along your reusable bags to pick up goodies at the event. Please dispose of rubbish in the bins available on-site.
Getting here:
Public Transport | The nearest rail and bus station is Bangor, located in the City Centre, approx. 10-minute walk from the venue up/down an incline. For information on timetables, visit Translink.co.uk
By car | Do you plan to drive to the event? Allow plenty of time for your journey. If you are travelling by car follow directional road signs to Bangor City Centre, and check out what car parking is available in the city (free and charged). A guide to the local car parks.
Event site | Useful information
Recycling | When disposing of rubbish please use the recycling bins 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 on hand to provide advice and help you put your rubbish in the correct bin.
First Aid | There will be a First Aid Point beside Coffee Cure in Bangor Castle Walled Garden.
Event staff | There will be staff on hand at the event to help with information and provide assistance at the event, should you need it.
Accessibility | Surfaces and paths are flat, with compact stone paths and paved. Toilets are available on-site at Coffee Cure. Find out more here -Bangor Castle Walled Garden | AccessAble
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, dogs 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.
Stay sun safe | If we have the fortune of sunny weather, please protect yourself with sun cream, hats and hydrate when at the event.
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This event is being photographed and filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional materials. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff.
Please note, details subject to change.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
