This year’s Sea Bangor Maritime Festival will be action-packed with fun and entertainment for all the family.

Situated in a tented village on Bangor’s Quay Street, the festival which is part of Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Events Programme, takes place on June 27 & 28 and promises to have something for everyone!

For children, Cahoots NI will be bringing their specially-created theatrical magic show to the festival. Prepare to be transported back in time into a world of wonder, weirdness and wickedness, with dazzling effects and show-stopping songs as you follow the adventures of Dr. Marlin and his Wild West Illusion Show. Featuring, The Mindreader, The Escapologist, The Professor and The Vanishing Lady all in a breath-taking carnival show. Combining elements of Cabaret and Vaudeville, Dr Marlin’s Wild West Illusion Show features an entertaining mix of storytelling, magic, circus and live music!

Brought to you by the multi-award-winning children’s theatre company, Cahoots NI, this refreshing and innovative approach to an old art form is full of surprises and is sure to ignite and stimulate the imaginations of young audiences at this year’s Sea Bangor Festival.

Also at Sea Bangor, The Dockside Emporium will bring a world of magic and wonder to the event. Wander into this amazing space to find creativity, demonstrations and fun. Sit down and relax while you create a beautiful piece of art with the clay modelling workshop, move onto the colour therapy centre where you can learn new information on colour and emotions. The Dockside Cinema is next where you can explore wonderful images of ‘old Bangor’ and browse through a mini gallery. The Woodwork area is a place to learn new skills and create recycled blocks of wood with acrylic paint, float an origami boat or make a sand art bottle in the fun filled craft area. Learn how to sew and create unique crafts with beautiful papers, join in the fun and learn how to write songs and create music at the Sing and Song writing workshops and finally get dolled up by the amazing hair and make-up team – the fun starts as soon as you step inside!

Other highlights of this year’s festival which is being kindly sponsored by Tourism NI include the “Great Bangor Bake Off” competition hosted by SERC which will include baking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, baking competitions and pancake challenges. The spectacular tall ship Morgenster will be moored at The Eisenhower Pier alongside a navy vessel, both of which will be open to the public. With maritime-themed street theatre, a gourmet food tent, a fantastic live music programme, an aerial display from the Twister Aerobatic Team, Jet Lev demonstrations, Armed Forces activities and so much more, Sea Bangor is definitely not to be missed!

Eddie Rowan, Tourism NI’s Events Manager, said, “We are delighted to once again support Sea Bangor which will give visitors from near and far an even better choice of things to see and do.  This fantastic event offers a jam packed, high quality programme of activity for all to enjoy and provides a great opportunity to celebrate our compelling maritime and cultural heritage.  I wish everyone a very enjoyable and memorable weekend.”

Sea Bangor will be open from 10am to 6pm on Saturday 27 June and Noon to 6pm on Sunday 28. This is a FREE event.

For further information check www.visitardsandnorthdown.com