This Saturday, September 10, Ards and North Down Borough Council in conjunction with the Ulster Scots Agency is hosting “Donaghadee Lights Up” at The Commons, Donaghadee.

The FREE event will be the finale event of the Ards and North Down Ulster Scots Festival which will be running from September 4 with activities taking place across The Borough.

Featuring an afternoon of live food demonstrations from local chefs and artisan food stalls as part of the Peninsula Food Showcase, the highlight of “Donaghadee Lights Up” will be a performance by the world class Red Hot Chilli Pipers at 7.30pm and the evening will then culminate with a spectacular fireworks display.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a world-renowned bagpipe act who tour the globe with their unique ground-breaking fusion of traditional music and rock/pop anthems. Their live performances are high-octane and energetic and draw huge crowds wherever they go – Donaghadee will be rocking!

At 9.30pm, a spectacular fireworks display will end the evening and celebrate the end of the Ulster Scots Festival. The festival will be a celebration of Ulster-Scots heritage, from talks, including Tim McGarry’s “Ulster-Scots Odyssey” at Bangor Library, to music, from the popular Cup O’Joe, at the Hop House, Bangor, coupled with historic walks and family fun; there should be something for all tastes throughout the week.

So for some fantastic live music and family fun, come along to The Commons Donaghadee this Saturday! The Peninsula Food Showcase runs from 12 noon to 6pm. The Ulster Scots Agency Juvenile Band will take to the stage at 7pm, followed by The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and fireworks finale. An event not to be missed!

For more information, phone Ards Visitor Information Centre on 028 9182 6846 or visit www.visitardsandnorthdown.com