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Running as part of Ards and North Down Borough Council's Taste Autumn programme of events, Friday 5 - Sunday 28 September 2025, this free to attend family event showcases the food produced around the harbour and surrounding farmland with a focus on seafood and beef. Find all the details in this section.- To make your day our as enjoyable as possible, please use this Plan Your Trip Section, which will give you more information about, how to travel to the event by car or public transport, parking, shuttle buses, as well as, event site useful information.
- Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about Tide and Turf Portavogie.
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A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events, with Tide and Turf Portavogie on Saturday 12 September celebrating local delicacies. Programme highlights will also include Stargazing at Ballyhalbert's Burr Point, Demo and Dine, a unique dining experience at Portavogie Harbour,โฏa Taste AND food market, and Chilli Festival.- Taste Autumn is a celebration of our finest local seafood, beef and harvest foods, showcasing the delicious food produced around the harbour and surrounding farmland. Throughout the programme you will have the opportunity to taste this produce for yourself, as well as watch cookery demonstrations at some events which will inspire you to try a few new recipes at home.
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- Ours is a place to escape to, slow down and feed your spirit Ards and North Down is defined by lush fertile fields and sweeping loughs, even the furthest reaches are within an hour of Belfast. Savour our award-winning local food and drink, be inspired by creative makers, artists and musicians and immerse yourself in our rich heritage.
- Relax in the beauty of this place with accommodation ranging from distinctive self-catering options, cosy guest houses, glamping and caravanning/camping and a range of three, four and five-star hotel and spa facilities.
- Enjoy fresh produce from our tides and our turf, used to create delicious meals sure to tantalise your tastebuds, showcased by our local chefs.
- Ours is a promise of adventure, from the nooks in the woods to award-winning beaches and country parks, weโre home to some of Northern Irelandโs top attractions. Plan your visit and make unforgettable memories with family and friends.
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