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PORTAFERRY GALA FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 58th YEAR WITH A FRESH NEW VIBE!
One of Northern Ireland’s longest-running community festivals, the Portaferry Gala Festival is back for its 58th year, bringing a packed week of fun, laughter, tradition, and entertainment from Saturday 19th to Friday 25th July 2025!
This year, the festival welcomes new faces to the committee and volunteer team, bringing fresh energy, new events, and an updated festival vibe—while keeping all the classic favourites the community loves.
🌟 Brand New for 2025:
🎯 DARTS MADNESS – A fast, funny, and totally unique darts night filled with comedy, crowd games, local legends, and an electric atmosphere.
🎤 BINGO LOCO GOES COUNTRY – It’s bingo, but not as you know it! With music, dancing, wild prizes and a toe-tapping country twist, this night guarantees craic and chaos in all the best ways.
🎉 Festival Highlights Include:
🎈 Party in the Park (Open Day): Live music, food outlets, kids' fun, and the colourful COLOUR RUN
🛶 Paper Boat Race – A local favourite!
🗺️ Car Treasure Hunt
🌼 Gardening Competition
👶 Bonny Baby, Cute Kiddies & Star of Co. Down Competitions
🎤 Kids Talent Show followed by a fabulous performance from Lady Portia at Portico
🎪 Annual Market Fair, community stalls, and local food producers
👟 10-Mile Road Race
💃 Tea Dance
🌾 Pitching the Sheaf
🚜 Tractor Run
🐐 Introducing: The CULCHIE BASH – A Farming Fun Day!
Perfect for families and country fans alike, this brand new themed day includes:
• Kids' Toy Tractor Run
• Kids' Pitching the Sheaf
• Farm-themed games
• Goat Show, Baking Competitions,
• Traditional rural competitions & demonstrations
🎭 Festival Finale – Friday Night Spectacular in the Square!
👗 Fancy Dress Parade through the town centre
🎨 Children’s entertainment & activities
🌟 Live kids' show with Miss Rachael
🎶 Tribute acts: Elton John & Ed Sheeran
🎸 Live music from rising NI band Panic Over
⚽ Additional events throughout the week include football tournaments, Gaelic games, art exhibitions, and more!
Whether you're young or young at heart, local or visiting, a lifelong fan or first timer Portaferry Gala Festival 2025 promises something for everyone. With its blend of community spirit, family fun, heritage, and pure entertainment, it’s a summer celebration not to be missed!
🎟️ For full schedule, tickets, and updates visit: www.portaferrygala.com
📧 Email: portaferrygalaoffice@gmail.com
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This event is Grant Aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council's Community Development Department.
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