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  1. Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026 poster
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026 poster
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026 poster
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026 poster
    Donaghadee Summer Festival 2026

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Various locations around the town centre, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HE

    Type

    Type:

    Drama

    The Donaghadee Summer Festival is a celebration of community, creativity and the unique character of the multi award winning town.
    This year's festival proudly marks Donaghadee's contribution to the 250th anniversary of American Independence, with a…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026to9 Sept 2026
    More Info
  2. Portaferry gala 2026 image programme
    Pure Blarney ticketed music event
    GALA CLOSING EVENT -THE GALA FLEADH
    Kids Fun and Activities
    paper boat race, kids tractor run, kids pitching the sheaf
    Miss Rachael and kids Shootout
    Kids Fancy Dress Talent Show
    Portaferry gala 2026 image programme
    Pure Blarney ticketed music event
    GALA CLOSING EVENT -THE GALA FLEADH
    Kids Fun and Activities
    paper boat race, kids tractor run, kids pitching the sheaf
    Miss Rachael and kids Shootout
    Kids Fancy Dress Talent Show
    Portaferry Gala Festival

    Portaferry

    Address

    40 SHORE ROAD, Portaferry, Down, BT22 1JZ

    Telephone

    07870 701 620

    portaferrygalaoffice@gmail.com

    Price

    Price from: £3.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Portaferry GalaFest 2026 celebrates the 59th year of this much-loved community festival, bringing people together for a week of family fun, music, sport, competitions, entertainment and local pride. From Party in the Park and Gala at the Shore to…

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to24 July 2026Open 13:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £3.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Indicative Availability

    Book Portaferry Gala Festival Online (opens in a new window)

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  3. Portaferry Sails & Sounds logo 2026
    Jock the Box
    Kilted Dancers
    Viking Ship @ Sails and SOunds
    Sailing @ Sails and Sounds
    Paddy The Viking
    Molgoggers Cork Shanty Group
    sails and sounds
    logo
    poster
    Portaferry Sails & Sounds logo 2026
    Jock the Box
    Kilted Dancers
    Viking Ship @ Sails and SOunds
    Sailing @ Sails and Sounds
    Paddy The Viking
    Molgoggers Cork Shanty Group
    sails and sounds
    logo
    poster
    Sails & Sounds Maritime Heritage Shanty & Ulster Scots Fest

    PORTAFERRY

    Address

    c/ o The Recreation Hub, 40 shore road, PORTAFERRY, DOWN, BT22 1JZ

    Telephone

    07870701620

    portaferrysailsandsounds@gmail.com

    Price

    Price from: £3.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Portaferry Sails & Sounds Maritime Heritage, Shanty and Ulster-Scots Festival 2026 takes place from 31 July to 3 August on the shores of Strangford Lough. Proudly recognised as Northern Ireland's only dedicated sea shanty festival, the event offers…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to3 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 10:30

    Price

    Price from: £3.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Indicative Availability

    Book Sails & Sounds Maritime Heritage Shanty & Ulster Scots Fest Online (opens in a new window)

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  4. Alison Hanvey Pottery Creative Peninsula
    Creative Peninsula

    Newtownards

    Address

    Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 8303

    arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Creative Peninsula is Northern Ireland's premier celebration of Art and Craft, taking place in the picturesque borough of Ards and North Down.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00

    Indicative Availability

    Book Creative Peninsula Online (opens in a new window)

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  5. photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market
    Comber Farmers' Market

    Comber

    Address

    St Mary's Parish Church car park, Comber Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    07872 857 912

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's Parish Church car park, the Square, Comber. There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2026
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  6. Alison Hanvey Pottery Creative Peninsula
    Creative Peninsula Twilight Market and Arts Night

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    02891810803

    arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Join us for an evening of arts activity at Ards Arts Centre and a Twilight Market tented craft village in Conway Square.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00
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  7. Summer Craft Festival

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain road, Comber, County Down, BT16 1AS

    Telephone

    +442891874146

    claire.conway@wwt.org.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Summer craft festival

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Indicative Availability

    Book Summer Craft Festival Online (opens in a new window)

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Artisan Markets NI - Greyabbey flyer
    Flyer
    Mollys brae
    Art
    Art
    Artisan Markets NI - Greyabbey flyer
    Flyer
    Mollys brae
    Art
    Art
    Artisan Craft Market - Greyabbey

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Greyabbey Village Hall, 62 Newtownards Rd, Greyabbey, Co Down, BT22 2QH

    Telephone

    07951 220 530

    artisanmarketsni@gmail.com

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Artisan Craft Market

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
    More Info

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Cottown Community Festival 2026 promotional image showing event details, family activities, food, traders and live entertainment.
    Cottown Community Festival 2026 promotional image showing event details, family activities, food, traders and live entertainment.
    Cottown Community Festival 2026 promotional image showing event details, family activities, food, traders and live entertainment.
    Cottown Community Festival 2026 promotional image showing event details, family activities, food, traders and live entertainment.
    Cottown Community Festival 2026

    Donaghadee

    Address

    84 Newtownards Road, Donaghadee, Down, BT21 0PT

    Telephone

    07713194291

    Info@cottown1029.org.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A family-friendly community festival featuring food vendors, traders, family activities, live entertainment and community stalls at 84 Newtownards Road, Donaghadee.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Portavogie name on boat
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Portavogie name on boat
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Market stalls at Tide and Turf Portavogie
    Merry go round carousel in motion
    Portavogie Harbour
    Fun event sign 'Advice from a starfish'
    Tide and Turf Portavogie

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market and Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Part of Taste Autumn in AND | A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the fishing industry at Portavogie docks.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
    More Info

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