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Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September | 11am – 5pm
Join us for the Taste Autumn Finale, a weekend celebration of local food, drink and family fun at Bangor Castle and Bangor Castle Walled Garden. Discover two unique events, Taste Ards and North Down at Bangor Castle and the Chilli Festival, each offering its own distinctive experience while coming together to round off Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down 2026 in style.
Please be aware that the 2026 NI & Ulster Championship Seaton Classic 10k is taking place on Saturday 26 September, with participants running off from Castle Park at 10.15am, returning to Ward Park for approximately 10.45am, to be completed by 11.45am. More details on the 10k and associated road closures can be found on the Seaton 10k facebook page, be sure to plan your trip in advance. Details on public transport and parking each event can be found in the Plan your Trip sections of each event.
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Discover artisan food and drink producers, live demonstrations, entertainment and more in the beautiful grounds of Bangor Castle.- Experience a colourful celebration of chillies from around the world, with chilli-inspired demonstrations, live music, family entertainment and plenty of heat in Bangor Castle Walled Garden.
Don't miss...
- A celebration of Irish Writing - Northern Ireland’s longest running literature festival — each autumn Bangor becomes a hub for reading, writing and creative inspiration.
- Join us for a full day of creative activity in Ward Park and beyond as the mobile National Poetry Library touches down in Bangor as part of the Poet in Every Port initiative.
- 26 Sep 2026
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