Kiera McLorinan (age 7) from Lisburn gets into the Festival spirit in anticipation of the fun-packed programme of activities scheduled for Saturday 5th September that families and kids of all ages are sure to enjoy at the Hillsborough International Oyster Festival.
In addition to the main events such as the World Oyster Eating Championship and the TrustFord Soapbox Derby, with special guest judge Guy Martin, Saturday will see an afternoon filled with activities, starting from 11am in the Fort Field and including an outdoor activity assault course, Kids Fun Fair, a miniature farm, pony rides and much more!
Visitors can look forward to a selection of live performances from local talent, including Triona Carville, as well as the fresh sounds of guitarist Gabriel Grimaldi who will be joining the Festival line-up all the way from the Spain.
After a week of Gourmet highlights, the Festival’s fine food offering continues on the Saturday with a selection of street food, seafood demonstrations, and the Festival’s Gourmet Food Market.
The Hillsborough International Oyster Festival also kindly acknowledges the support of Tourism NI and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council in the staging of this year’s event. All net proceeds of the event will go to the Festival’s designated charities Clubs For Young People (CYP NI) and the Hillsborough Village Centre.
Admission to the Festival is £5 per person, £3 for children aged 12-16 years old and children under 12 go free, which includes entry to the Gourmet Food Market, The Fun Fair and The Fort. A Park and Ride facility is also available at Balmoral Park (the old Maze site) and buses will operate from 11am to 7pm every 15-20minutes. Car Park Admission is £5 and this includes transport.
For further information on the activities taking place on Saturday 5th September or to book tickets please visit www.hillsboroughoysterfestival.com