18 June – 3 July
Authentic food and drink experiences celebrating the first feast of summer, over two weeks at unique venues by local producers, showcasing the very best of Ards and North Down’s food and drink.
Highlights include: restaurant showcases, breakfast and brunches, summer solstice vegetarian picnic, farm BBQ, TASTE AND Picnic in the Park, food markets, guided walks and tours and the very welcome return of...
Comber Earlies Food Festival
24-26 June, Comber
On Saturday 25 June enjoy a wealth of artisan food and drink stalls, celebrity chef demos and tastings, music and lots more foodie favourites at this free family event! Then don't miss the Comber Earlies Festival Spud Tour on Friday 24 June* and Festival Picnic on Sunday 26 June.
*Tickets must be booked in advance.
Markets
We are well known for our wonderful local markets which have been a tradition for over 100 years. Don’t forget to visit our weekly markets in Bangor and Newtownards, and monthly Market on the Square in Portaferry.
Bangor Market: Wednesday 22 and 29 June, 8am – 1pm in Asda Car park, Bangor
Newtownards Market: Saturday 18 and 25 June and 2 July 8am – 3pm, in Conway Square, Newtownards
Market on the Square, Portaferry: Saturday 2 July 10am-1.30pm
Find out more about our regular markets in the borough - https://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/food-and-drink/markets/markets-in-the-borough