Visit Springhill, Moneymore this May bank holiday weekend where the beautiful National Trust property will once again come to life with the sights and sounds of a bygone era as it hosts its fantastic Vintage Fête for a 2nd year.
The event welcomed nearly 3000 visitors in 2013 and this year’s event is set to be bigger and better. Visitors can pick up some retro and vintage inspired china, home furnishings, bunting, jewellery, soaps, candles and other handcrafted items from our quirky range of handpicked trade stands.
Specialising in supplying the ultimate party pieces, ‘Granny Shaws’ vintage candy will attend the event for the first time. They offer a wide range of products from handmade candy, popcorn, bespoke chocolate and candy floss. Local lady Jill Morton, also known as ‘Jill’s Cakes’ will also attend the event for the first time on bank holiday Monday. Jill will be selling homemade vintage cupcakes and cake-pops and visitors can pick up a bargain 6 cupcakes for £5.
On Sunday 4th May, visitors can relax in the beautiful gardens of Springhill and enjoy the charismatic sounds from Kelly Smiley. Expect to hear classic tracks from artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Etta James and of course those hits from the classic Ratpack greats. On bank holiday Monday 5th May visitors will be entertained by the sophisticated sounds of the Swing Gals, one of Northern Ireland’s only all-girl vocal collectives, well known for their close harmonies and interpretations of jazz, pop and easy listening favourites.
Another highlight of the event will be the spectacular display of nostalgic games and attractions; Coconut shys, ‘Splat the Rat’ and ‘Hoopla’ to name but a few will keep the whole family entertained for hours. Swing boats, a sky rider, a vintage rifle range and Springhill’s very own fortune tellers ‘Mystic Meg and her sister Peg’ will complete the entertainment line-up.
Springhill Vintage Fête will take place at Springhill, Moneymore on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May from 12-5pm. Normal Admission, National Trust Members Free. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/springhill