Taste Ards and North Down at Bangor Castle

A Speciality Food and Drink Showcase
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September | 11am-5pm

Over 30 local producers | Food and drink demos | Foodie Talks | Live music

Free admission

Part of Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down 2026

This two-day family-friendly showcase highlights the best artisan produce from Ards and North Down in the grounds of Bangor Castle Bangor Castle, Castle Park in County Down.

Join us on the West Lawn and City Hall Forecourt, Castle Park, and enjoy the best of the area's artisan food and drink produce. You will find over 30 local food and drink producers and live food demos with local chefs.

We are delighted that Love NI Food will be bring along their podcast - a live recording feature hosted by Shauna Magill on Saturday and then on Sunday Laura Bradley from Indie Füde will be hosting More than Fed, talks with local providers.

Indulge your tastebuds with something from the array of local makers and providers stalls on while enjoying the ambience of live music. 

Taking place alongside Taste Ards and North Down at Bangor Castle, a Speciality Food and Drink Showcase happening over the same weekend, is Chilli Festival - a fun-filled, family-friendly event with lots of added heat!

Taste Ards and North Down at Bangor Castle has received funding support from DAERA's Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.

Details subject to change. 

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For further information, please contact:

Ards Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 9182 6846 or Email: ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 91 270069 or Email: bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk 

Please enjoy the evening responsibly and help us protect, respect and enjoy our place together by following The Good Visitor Promise.