There’ll be a festival feel in Ballymoney this weekend with the return of the Spring Fair.
Now in its third year, the event organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council with support from Local Women magazine, promises to be an unmissable experience for all the family.
Visit the Artisan Market at Castlecroft Square, try have-a-go activities at Megaw Park and view the Old Vehicle Club Vintage & Classic Car Show at Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre before the event comes to a colourful conclusion with a town centre cavalcade and parade.
New this year, Fuse FM will be on hand with an afternoon of outdoor entertainment in Castlecroft Square on Friday 12th April with Ulster Scots yarns, artisan stalls traditional music, balloon modellers and walkabout characters from 11am – 4pm, helping to build excitement for the main event.
Throughout the town centre, look out for in-store fashion events and special promotions in many of Ballymoney’s unique shops and boutiques.
On Saturday, the Spring Fair will open with a ‘Quiet Morning’ for children with additional needs at Megaw Park from 10am – 11.30am with a petting farm and craft workshops to enjoy. Book your place by emailing eventscoleraine@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk.
From 12 noon, members of the public can look forward to a host of free attractions including duck herding, petting farm, pony rides with Riding for the Disabled, horse-shoe demonstrations, inflatables, live music and street theatre.
From 11am-4pm, Castlecroft Square will come alive with Naturally North Coast & Glens Artisan Market selling unique local food and drink items along with quality arts and crafts. Throughout the town, browse the many independent and family-run businesses which help to set Ballymoney apart.
The Old Vehicle Club Vintage & Classic Car Show will be on display at Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre from 10am – 3.30pm when the cavalcade will set off following the colourful carnival parade participants.
For more information on what is happening throughout the day go to www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com. Follow Causeway Coast and Glens Events on Facebook and Twitter and look out for our hashtag #SpringItOn for updates.