Here is Jacqueline’s pick of what’s on this weekend across NI this week.

Down

Families and Garden fans are in for a treat on Sunday 24th May at the Clandeboye Estate Food, Craft and Garden Fair in association with Simon Brien Residential.  What could be better than a Sunday afternoon spent with the family enjoying the picturesque surroundings of Clandeboye, one Northern Ireland’s most beautiful private estates?  Enjoy a delicious lunch, music, local crafts and children’s entertainment in the Courtyard followed by a leisurely walk through the private gardens and arboretum at Clandeboye – a rare treat as the gardens will only be open to the public once in 2015.

Armagh

This Sunday is Welly Sunday at Navan Fort.  A free family event celebrating our great Irish weather so get the wellies out and enjoy some fun making the most of that favourite footwear.  Have fun with welly throwing and welly games.  Even make your wellies into a useful garden planter to take home.  Jumping in muddy puddles on the day is a must!  Don’t forget to bring your wellies!

Fermanagh

The County Fair at Florence Court takes place this Sunday 24th May with dog shows, rare breeds, live music, craft stalls and much more from 12noon-5pm. Normal National Trust admission applies.
Members go free.

Tyrone

This Saturday 23rd May from 10.00 am the Royal Hotel in Cookstown are hosting a charity craft fair and coffee morning in aid of the Mid Ulster Dementia Support Group. Admission is £5.

Derry

‘Be Our Guest’ is a Disney themed Charity Gala at the Maldron Hotel Derry this Saturday 23rd May, where you can escape into an enchanting world filled with musical performances, dance and even a Princess Pamper corner to treat yourself for a night.  Dress to impress or dress as your favourite Disney character, with raffles, competitions and much more, it’s sure to be a magical night for all. Beautiful princesses will be there to guide you through the night with photographers on hand to capture each moment.  There will be a VIP after party for those over 18.  All proceeds are going to Aware Defeat Depression and Link Music Academy.  Tickets are available on the night, no pre-booking required.

Antrim

At the very heart of the spectacular Causeway Coast and Glens the communities of Ballycastle and Rathlin Island would like to extend a very warm welcome and would like to invite you to come along and join in and help celebrate the rich and diverse maritime culture during the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival. The festival is centred on Rathlin Sound, the body of water that lies between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle.  The festival opens with an evening parade at Ballycastle seafront on Friday 22 May and continues through the week and both weekends until the closing event on Rathlin on Sunday 31 May 2015.

Belfast

Bonkers Betty’s Bizarre Bazaar.  A big bunch of artisan makers, bakers and sellers, all together under one roof. Come and see our wares at Fortwilliam and Macrory Church, Antrim Road this Saturday 23rd May for out-of-this-world, unique, precious handcrafted goodies! All our traders are handpicked to ensure only the finest and most quirky, unusual products are on offer. All of our traders are local, and we aim to make your visit to our fair a unique experience with something for everyone on offer!

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