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Taste Summer in AND Local Markets
Taste Summer in Ards and North Down from 18 June - 3 July celebrates the first feast of summer with authentic food and drink experiences over two weeks at unique venues by local producers.
A series of free and ticketed events showcasing the very best of Ards and North Down’s food and drink. To view the full programme, click here.
Local markets
We are well known for our wonderful local markets which have been a tradition for over 100 years. Throughout this packed 2-week programme 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.
