17 June – 24 June 2023
Enjoy local food and drink experiences celebrating the PGI status of the famous Comber Earlies Potato for a week in June, culminating in the popular Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 24 June. The programme includes free and ticketed events. Programme below...

Comber Earlies Food Festival - NEW LOCATION Comber Leisure Centre Carpark
24 June, 12noon - 6pm
On Saturday 24 June enjoy a wealth of artisan food and drink stalls, celebrity chef demos by Paula McIntyre, children's entertainment and lots more foodie favourites at this free family event!
Showcasing local food and drink, at a new location, Comber Leisure Centre Carpark, this year the festival is even bigger and better! There will be live music throughout the day, discussions with food heroes and an Artisan Bar – why not try a specially curated Comber Cocktail?
Also, don't miss the Comber Earlies Festival Afternoon Tea - pre-ordering open now! (Note, limited supply. Afternoon Tea boxes must be pre-ordered by Thursday 22 June).
This event has received funding from DAERA’s Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.
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Recipe inspiration
There are many ways to cook these famous potatoes, here is some inspiration for you to try at home - Comber Earlies recipes.
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[Please note, details subject to change. Photography and videography may take place at some/all of these events].
Find details below on the ticketed and free events available on the programme...