Donaghadee Summer Festival 2025 | August Events

Events happening throughout August

Saturday 2nd August
Fit for Free in Donaghadee
See July and August events page

Pup Idol
Organised by Donaghadee Methodist Church
11.00am (Registration from 10.30am)
The Courtyard, Donaghadee Methodist Church Carpark
A fun, family dog show where it’s time for the pups to take centre stage.
From scruffy to fluffy – it’s their time to shine!

Donaghadee Home Industries Show
Organised by Alison McCaw
12noon-3pm
Community Centre
Residents of the local area are invited to enter their home grown/ homemade/
home baked goods. Entries can be received on Friday night from
6pm or at 9am on Saturday. Judging to take place behind closed doors
from 10am and the show will be open to the public from 12 noon.
Let’s showcase the skills and talents of local people, including home
baking, photography, home grown produce, crafts and floral creations.
Show schedules available from Alison 07710 466379

Sunday 3rd August
Wellington Memorial Silver Band
Organised by Donaghadee Community Development Association
2.30pm-3.30pm
Lemon’s Wharf
The band is currently joint third section band of the year having been successful at various competitions during the past year and are delighted to have Mr Stephen Cairns as their conductor. The band hope you enjoy the programme that they have prepared for your enjoyment.

Monday 4th August
Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer

Tuesday 5th August
Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net

Wednesday 6th August
Women on Water (WoW-We)
Organised by Donaghadee Sailing Club
Wednesdays up to and including 28th August
6.30pm
WoW-We encourages ladies to enjoy water related activities safely.
Sailing dinghies and ribs will be available every session and
paddleboarding or snorkelling on request. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids
can be provided. We are a mixed ability group, from total beginner to
round the world sailors. More information and booking on our
website: www.donaghadeesc.co.uk

Introductory Drama workshops with Stephen Beggs
7pm - 8pm
Donaghadee Community Centre
All ages welcome but under 18’s must be accompanied by an
adult at all times

Thursday 7th August
Wee Wheels
Organised by Homestart North Down
10.30am-11.30am
The Marina Carpark
Join us for a wheeling good time, walk/cycle/scoot/push your buggies to
The Commons and enjoy Wee Wheels themed activities and snacks.

Historical Walking Tour
Organised by Donaghadee Local History Forum
Most Thursday’s from 17th July to 28th August (check detailed
programme for exclusions)
Time: 10am
Learn about the rich history of this town from 1600 to present day.
Tours start at harbour entrance and last about 2½ hours on fairly flat
ground and will end with a visit to the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat. Tours
are free, just turn up.

Rotary Walking Treasure Hunt and BBQ
Organised by Rotary Club of Donaghadee
6.30pm
Donaghadee Sailing Club
A short walk around the town looking for clues. Return to Sailing Club
for a burger or hot dog and announcement of the prizewinners. A fun
evening for all the family. Adults £3, Kids £2.

Friday 8th August
Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

Magic Maze
Organised by the Library
Friday’s from 11.30am – 12.30pm
Library
Wonder into our Magic Maze to spark your imagination in an interactive
setting. For children aged 4-10yrs accompanied by a parent or carer

Tiffany Glass and Driftwood Sailing boats
Organised by Sharon Regan
Donaghadee (Location to be confirmed)
9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost £45 spaces limited to book email: sharonreganart@gmail.com
You will be guided in the processes of cutting glass, grinding to fit
pattern, foiling edges and soldering to create a pretty driftwood and
tiffany glass sailing boat. Some manual dexterity required, over 16s only

Saturday 9th August
Fit for Free in Donaghadee
See July and August events page

Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

The Great Goldie Gathering and the Seven Wonders of the Dee
Organised by Allan Smith
2pm
Meet at the car park between Pier 36 and Copelands Distillery
Bring your Golden Retriever (and their 4-legged friends can come
along too) and follow a fantastic and fun walk and discover the seven
wonders of the Dee.

Try Line Dancing
Organised by Alice Hegan
2pm-3pm
Lemon’s Wharf
Come along and join in the craic!! Also an opportunity to give it a try as
a couple of dances will be taught.

Sunday 10th August
Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

Lord Londonderry's Own CLB Concert Flute Band
Organised by Donaghadee Community Development Association
2.30pm-3.30pm
Lemon’s Wharf
CLB are based in Newtownards and play a complete range of music
from classical pieces to the latest chart hits and musicals.

Monday 11th August
Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer

Fused Glass Landscapes
Organised by Sharon Regan
Donaghadee (Location to be confirmed)
2pm-4pm
You will be introduced to the materials, frits, confetti glass, stringers etc
which you will be shown how to create a landscape from fused glass,
suitable for over 12s. After class the panels will be fired and ready for
collection 1 week later.
Cost £35 spaces limited, to book email: sharonreganart@gmail.com

Tuesday 12th August
Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net

Ulster Sayings talk by Dr Tom Neill
Organised by the Library
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Library
Discover the hidden stories behind Ulster's beloved expressions!

Wednesday 13th August
Women on Water (WoW-We)
Organised by Donaghadee Sailing Club
Wednesdays up to and including 28th August
6.30pm
WoW-We encourages ladies to enjoy water related activities safely.
Sailing dinghies and ribs will be available every session and
paddleboarding or snorkelling on request. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids
can be provided. We are a mixed ability group, from total beginner to
round the world sailors. More information and booking on our
website: www.donaghadeesc.co.uk

Introductory Drama workshops with Stephen Beggs
7pm - 8pm
Donaghadee Community Centre
All ages welcome but under 18’s must be accompanied by an
adult at all times

All events are subject to change. Please check www.visitdonaghadee.com for any changes to the programme.