Down
The Speciality Food Fair at Moira Demesne this Saturday 15th August is a one-off event that will celebrate the best of Northern Ireland’s local food producers. The event will feature an artisan food market, kitchen demo sessions, plenty of family fun, gourmet street food and a café bar to relax, enjoy your food and a few tunes from local musicians.
Armagh
Armagh has a significance that has been felt across the island of Ireland for over 6500 years. There are many special things to experience in the Ancient Cathedral City ranging from the historically unique Navan Fort, Ireland’s only Planetarium, two Saint Patrick’s Cathedrals, stunning architecture and the chance to enjoy the rural ambience of over 4,000 acres of apple orchards. Book a day tour to Armagh and choose what you want to see! Every Friday & Saturday until Saturday 29th August 2015. Departs 10.00am from Visit Belfast Welcome Centre.Cost: £15.00 return coach trip.
Fermanagh
This weekend, 14th and 15th August, The Ulster Rally will return to Fermanagh after the successful first visit in 2013 and it will be the 39th Ulster Rally this year. Rally HQ will be based at the Belmore Court Hotel & Motel, Enniskillen, and the event’s Central Service Park will be located at St Angelo Airport. Organisers expect 300 drivers and co-drivers, supported by over 600 service crew, to be competing in up to 150 rally cars over the two day period. The 2015 Todds Leap Ulster Rally is a counting round of the Clonakilty Black Pudding Irish Tarmac Rally Championship and the Clonakilty Black Pudding Irish Historic Rally Championship.
Tyrone
The Castlecaulfield Show, Vintage Rally and Fun Day this Saturday 15th August at Parkanaur Manor House, will feature flowers, fruit, vegetables, home crafts, live entertainment, refreshments and fun activities. The Manor House and marquees will house all entry exhibits and over 20 craft stalls. Afternoon tea will be served in the ballroom between 1.00pm and 3.45pm and a BBQ is also available. The House and show marquee will house 15 sections covering 176 classes and will be open from 1.30pm. Prize giving by Jenny Bristow MBE Northern Irish Cook and Cookery writer. A free shuttle bus will operate within the grounds.
Derry
The Upperlands Annual Summer Craft Fair will be held at The Linenhall Upperlands on Saturday 15th August from 12pm – 4pm. There will be 30 indoor stalls and 12 outdoor marquee tents selling beautiful homemade gifts. Refreshments will be available at the nearby Old Mill Coffee Shop before or after your shopping. Come along for a great family day out suitable for all ages. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Antrim
Theatre at the Mill Newtownabbey present their Gala Opera Evening in Civic Square this Saturday 15th August – a cornucopia of operatic delights performed in the open air within the stunning grounds of Mossley Mill. Under the direction of Andrew Synnott, distinguished Irish soprano Virginia Kerr and friends from the international opera stage will perform classic arias from the World of opera and operetta including works by Rossini, Bizet, Mozart, Lehar and Dvorak among other to be accompanied by the Theatre at The Mill Ensemble. For the best outdoor experience Patrons are welcome to bring along their own picnics and rugs or low back seating to the event as well as clothing suitable for all weather conditions. Drinks and light refreshments will be available to purchase from the theatre bar. Please note this is an outdoor event and the performance will go ahead in all weather conditions.
Belfast
Bonkers Betty’s Bizarre Bazaar invites you to their Artisan Food and Craft Market Saturday 15th August at Fortwilliam & Macrory Church, Antrim Road from 11am – 4pm. Bonkers Bazaar is a growing collective of artists, makers and producers who bring their hand crafted and unique wares under one roof every 2 months. There is live music, a pop up tea room to entertain you, 30 stalls each offering a different hand-made craft. There is literally something for everyone and to suit all budgets. All of our traders are very friendly and there is a fabulous atmosphere throughout the day.
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