Ballyclare is set to come alive soon with the annual May Fair’s action packed programme for all the family! The theme of the fair this year is Discover Your Roots, so there will be lots of Ulster-Scots themed activities for young and old to enjoy.
The real fun of the fair begins on Tuesday 20 May when the Main Street will be closed off for the horse trading from 11am-6pm and a gourmet food market and market stalls will be situated throughout the town. The day will be crammed with lots of exciting events such as Hugo Duncan in the Square and the family fun day at Sixmile Leisure Centre. To mark the Ulster-Scots theme, a Uileann and Highland pipe and Lambeg drum workshop will take place from 7-9.30pm in the Town Hall.
The May Fair will end on Saturday 24 May with the Mayor’s Parade at 1pm, Family Fun Day from 2-5pm at Sixmile Leisure Centre and a family music concert featuring Jordan O’Keefe from Britain’s Got Talent. The May Fair will close with a spectacular fireworks display at 10.15pm in the Town Centre.
Many other events are taking place throughout the week including an Ulster Scots Ceilidh, a history night with comedian Tim McGarry, food demos and lots of Ulster-Scots music and dance!
Copies of the programmes are available at Ballyclare Town Hall or visit www.ballyclaremayfair.com or follow Ballyclare May Fair on Facebook.