Highly Commended in the NI Year of Food and Drink 2016. Comber Earlies Food Festival makes a welcome return on Saturday 17th June promising a fantastic free family day out.
Mayor of Ards and North Down, Deborah Girvan said ‘‘I thoroughly enjoyed The Comber Earlies Food Festival last year and look forward to this year’s event celebrating our local food heroes and all the entertainment on offer’
The one-day festival organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council in partnership with Food NI, Comber Early Growers and DAERA, takes place in the town centre and will showcase the world famous Comber Early which achieved EU Protected Geographical Indication status in 2012. Richard Orr, Chairman of Comber Earlies Growers Co-op, said ‘We are really looking forward to showcasing this year’s crop. The festival is a great way to celebrate our produce and the season ahead’
There will be a packed programme from 10am-4pm. A Local Artisan food fair will pave the way to a Hay Bale picnic and Big Tops filled with music, children’s crafts and cooking demonstrations and activities showcasing all things potato! At the festival kitchen, local and well known chefs will be showcasing their cooking skills live throughout the day.
Look out for the tractor display, band performances and world class street theatre including Mr and Mrs Spud and a hilarious comedy chef show, Liver Cottage!
So Come along and sample and celebrate the world famous Comber Earlies or some delicious locally produced treat while soaking up the festival atmosphere at this great family day out!
The Comber Earlies Fringe Festival will run from 9th to 20th June. Delivered by Comber Regeneration Community Partnership, the programme includes lots of activities for all ages including a Barn dance, live music, Festival quiz and lots more!
For further information check www.visitardsandnorthdown.com