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  1. A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance
    May Day

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood Town Centre, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    A day of celebration featuring traditional maypole dancing, live music, entertainment, and bric-a-brac and food stalls creating a carnival atmosphere in this charming town.

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
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  2. All-american logo
    All-American Weekend activities
    All-american logo
    All-American Weekend activities
    All-American Weekend

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ulster Flying Club, 61 Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG

    Telephone

    07841 328493

    UKAVH@outlook.com

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join us for an All-American Weekend filled with big trucks, live country music, family fun, food, and local traders. From impressive vehicles and driving experiences to entertainment for all ages, it's a celebration of music, motors, and…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to17 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Indicative Availability

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Bangor marina bird's eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Bangor Promenade and marina
    Bangor marina bird's eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Boat race as part of Sea Bangor
    Kids having a go at the Sea Bangor Graffiti wall
    Bangor Promenade and marina
    Sea Bangor

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Seafront, Quay Street Car Park and Eisenhower Pier, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Celebrate the City of Bangor’s rich maritime heritage with family fun activities, entertainment for all, delicious food and live music.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to24 May 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
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  4. Superkarts At Kirkistown.
    Moido-5-Cup Mazdas at Kirkistown
    Scottish Mini Coopers
    Superkarts At Kirkistown.
    Moido-5-Cup Mazdas at Kirkistown
    Scottish Mini Coopers
    Car and Superkart Race Meeting, Featuring The Scottish Mini Coopers.

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    info@kirkistown.com

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

     Car and Superkart Race Meeting, Featuring The Scottish Mini Coopers.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Pre-1955 Racing Cars At Kirkistown.
    Austin Seven At Kirkistown.
    H.R.C.A. at Kirkistown
    Pre-1955 Racing Cars At Kirkistown.
    Austin Seven At Kirkistown.
    H.R.C.A. at Kirkistown
    Classic And Modern Car Race Meeting Featuring Pre-1955 Race Cars, Austin Sevens and H.R.C.A.

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    info@kirkistown.com

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Classic And Modern Car Race Meeting Featuring Pre-1955 Race Cars, Austin Sevens and H.R.C.A.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
    More Info

    Add Classic And Modern Car Race Meeting Featuring Pre-1955 Race Cars, Austin Sevens and H.R.C.A. to your Itinerary

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. The Ultimate Bubble Show presented by Paris Bubbles
    The Ultimate Bubble Show presented by Paris Bubbles

    Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1a, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    bangordramaclub@gmail.com

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various…

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2026

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Indicative Availability

    Book The Ultimate Bubble Show presented by Paris Bubbles Online (opens in a new window)

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  7. Fiesta Zetec at Kirkistown.
    ITCC at Kirkistown
    GTs at Kirkistown
    Fiesta Zetec at Kirkistown.
    ITCC at Kirkistown
    GTs at Kirkistown
    Car Race Meeting Featuring Many Visiting Classes

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    028 42771325

    info@kirkistown.com

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car Race Meeting Featuring Many Visiting Classes

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Legend at Kirkistown
    Superkarts at Kirkistown.
    FF1600 at Kirkistown
    Legend at Kirkistown
    Superkarts at Kirkistown.
    FF1600 at Kirkistown
    Car And Superkart Race Meeting, Featuring Legends and Junior Minis.

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    info@kirkistown.com

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car And Superkart Race Meeting, Featuring Legends and Junior Minis.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
    More Info

    Add Car And Superkart Race Meeting, Featuring Legends and Junior Minis. to your Itinerary

  9. Formula Vee at Kirkistown
    Formula Ford 1600 at Kirkistown
    Modi-5-Cup ay Kirkistown.
    Formula Vee at Kirkistown
    Formula Ford 1600 at Kirkistown
    Modi-5-Cup ay Kirkistown.
    The Martin Donnelly and Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy Races.

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    info@kirkistown.com

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car Race Meeting Featuring The Martin Donnelly Trophy and The Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy Races.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
    More Info

    Add The Martin Donnelly and Emerson Fittipaldi Trophy Races. to your Itinerary

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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