{"id":12220,"date":"2016-08-10T08:11:16","date_gmt":"2016-08-10T07:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=12220"},"modified":"2016-08-10T08:14:32","modified_gmt":"2016-08-10T07:14:32","slug":"whats-on-ards-and-north-down-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/08\/whats-on-ards-and-north-down-august\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On Ards and North Down, August"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday 12 August \u2013 Thursday 19 August<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Until Sunday 14 August, Creative Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n

Various locations within the Ards and North Down Borough<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Creative Peninsula is now in its 15th<\/sup> year and the programme just keeps getting better.<\/p>\n

Throughout the week there will be a number of events taking place in celebration of Art and Craft such as workshops, demonstrations, guided tours and so much more! Something for everyone \u2013 discover the artist within or simply come along and enjoy a week long explosion of creativity!<\/p>\n

Info and booking: see visitardsandnorthdown.com\/creative-peninsula<\/p>\n

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Until Saturday 20 August, Clandeboye Festival Camerata Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clandeboye Estate, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

A prestigious annual event founded by Barry Douglas, international pianist, conductor, educator and recording artist.<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9042 7600, camerata-ireland.com<\/p>\n

This event is grant aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council<\/em><\/p>\n

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Until Wednesday 31 August, Open House Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bangor, various locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Open House Festival presents another fabulous and exciting programme of festival events spread over forty venues throughout the whole of August.<\/p>\n

Music, words, theatre and comedy, film, food and drink, magic and mystery and arts!<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9147 1780, info@openhousefestival.com<\/a>, openhousebangor.com<\/p>\n

This event is grant aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council<\/em><\/p>\n

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Friday 12 August, Fair Weather Fridays Outdoor Performances<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conway Square, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 12.30pm-1.30pm<\/p>\n

With everything from music to circus performance and comedy, Conway Square in Newtownards will be the place to be on Friday\u2019s between 12.30pm and 1.30pm throughout August.<\/p>\n

In the event of inclement weather the performances will move into Ards Arts Centre.<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Arts, 028 9181 0803<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 12 August, Music in the Courtyard<\/strong><\/p>\n

North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free, 12noon-2pm<\/p>\n

Lunchtime musical performances every Friday in August, set in the pretty courtyard of North Down Museum, beside Coffee Cure Cafe.<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9127 1200, northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

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Friday 12 August and Saturday 13 August, Working Vintage Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosemount Estate, Greyabbey<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a310, Fri 4pm-10pm | Sat 10am-5pm<\/p>\n

Come along and enjoy large displays of vintage tractors, steam engines, vintage cars<\/p>\n

and motor cycles, vintage lorries, stationary engines, implements, craft tents, trade<\/p>\n

stands, food outlets, amusements, live music and much, much more for all the family.<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9754 1334, Secretary@countydowntractionengineclub.com<\/a>, countydowntractionengineclub.com<\/p>\n

This event is grant aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 13 August, Peninsula Food Showcase: Portavogie ‘Seafood Festival’<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free, 12noon-6pm<\/p>\n

The Portavogie Seafood Festival will be a celebration of Portavogie\u2019s seafood heritage. Celebrity chef Jenny Bristow will be doing live cookery demonstrations alongside local chefs. The beach huts will be filled with local artisan producers from the Peninsula; there will be children\u2019s activities, a fun fair, street theatre, sand pits, and much more.<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 13 August, Family Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free, 2pm-4pm<\/p>\n

13 Aug:<\/strong> Animal Roadshow and Balloon Modelling<\/p>\n

Visitor Centre open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm<\/p>\n

Sat 13: <\/strong>Magic Show<\/p>\n

Sun 14: <\/strong>Face Painting, traditional crafts and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm, daily. Free admission<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 14 August, Guided Walks and Tours: Strangford Lough Boat Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a38 (Ad) | \u00a34 (Ch), \u00a02pm-4pm<\/p>\n

Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the magnificent scenery and fascinating wildlife of Strangford Lough. See where Saint Patrick first came ashore, view landscapes used in Game of Thrones filming and hear of Viking raiders.<\/p>\n

Info and booking: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every Sunday in July and August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ward Park Bandstand, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free live performances, every Sunday 3pm-5pm<\/p>\n

14 Aug:<\/strong> Punk in the Park \u2013 Shock Treatment 21<\/em>. Once the stomping ground of the BBA, punk is back with the reincarnated Belfast punk band, Shock Treatment 21.<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Monday 15 to Friday 19 August, Arts: Creative Summer Schemes for Kids Comber Arts Summer Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comber Leisure Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

1pm-3pm<\/p>\n

These fun arts-based workshops will include various different types of art activities, ensuring that each child gets the opportunity to learn and develop a range of creative skills. Suitable for ages 6-12yrs.<\/p>\n

Fees: \u00a330 (10% discount for second child in same family).<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9181 0803, ardsarts.com<\/p>\n

Thursday 18 August, Guided Walks & Tours: Bangor Abbey Graveyard Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a33, 7pm – 8pm<\/p>\n

Uncover the history behind Bangor Abbey’s most famous graves and memorials<\/p>\n

Info and Booking: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Friday 19 August \u2013 Thursday 25 August<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Until Saturday 20 August, Clandeboye Festival Camerata Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clandeboye Estate, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

A prestigious annual event founded by Barry Douglas, international pianist, conductor, educator and recording artist.<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9042 7600, camerata-ireland.com<\/p>\n

This event is grant aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until Wednesday 31 August, Open House Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bangor, various locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Open House Festival presents another fabulous and exciting programme of festival events spread over forty venues throughout the whole of August.<\/p>\n

Music, words, theatre and comedy, film, food and drink, magic and mystery and arts!<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9147 1780, info@openhousefestival.com<\/a>, openhousebangor.com<\/p>\n

This event is grant aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 19 August, Fair Weather Fridays Outdoor Performances<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conway Square, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 12.30pm-1.30pm<\/p>\n

With everything from music to circus performance and comedy, Conway Square in Newtownards will be the place to be on Friday\u2019s between 12.30pm and 1.30pm throughout August.<\/p>\n

In the event of inclement weather the performances will move into Ards Arts Centre.<\/p>\n

Info: Ards Arts, 028 9181 0803<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 19 August, Music in the Courtyard<\/strong><\/p>\n

North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free, 12noon-2pm<\/p>\n

Lunchtime musical performances every Friday in August, set in the pretty courtyard of North Down Museum, beside Coffee Cure Cafe.<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9127 1200, northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 20 August, Family Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free, 2pm-4pm<\/p>\n

20 Aug:<\/strong> Science Show and Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Visitor Centre open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, portaferryvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 20 August, Guided Walks & Tours: Nautical Past Short Sea Cruise<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a310, 2pm – 4.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the rich nautical history of Belfast Lough. As you explore Bangor’s role in World Wars I and II, ‘The Battle of the Copelands’, the first naval battle in the U.S Civil War and the Titanic.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the significant landmarks on the coastline and be sure to look out for the fascinating variety of wildlife.<\/p>\n

Info and booking: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 20 August, Groomsport Music and Fireworks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free, 6pm-10pm<\/p>\n

12noon-10pm Kiddies Funfair (Charges apply). 2pm – 4pm Jumping Clay and children\u2019s crafts (Free) at Cockle Row Cottages<\/p>\n

Live music, a fireworks display, family entertainment and food stalls. Headliner Act: Silver Dagger – the Dolly Parton Bluegrass years<\/p>\n

Plus, Dogg Ruff String Band and, Chris Keys Trio<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm<\/p>\n

Sat 20: <\/strong>Jumping Clay and Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 21: <\/strong>Archery, Traditional Crafts and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm, daily. Free admission<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Every Sunday in July and August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ward Park Bandstand, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free live performances, every Sunday 3pm-5pm<\/p>\n

21 Aug:<\/strong> Nathan O\u2019Regan and Band \u2013 Cork-born, Bangor-based singer-songwriter will perform with his full band fresh on the back of his debut album which is due out mid-summer<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Tuesday 23 August, Guided Walks & Tours: Bangor Christian Heritage Walk <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a33, 2.30pm-4.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trace the steps of canons, priests and pilgrims in a tour that encompasses visits to Bangor Abbey, St Comgall’s Roman Catholic Church, First Bangor Presbyterian Church and the North Down Museum, where you can explore a life-size reconstruction of a monk’s cell.<\/p>\n

Info and booking: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Exhibitions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Space, Ards Crafts and Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

31 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon\u2013Sat 9.30am\u20135pm, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Until Saturday 27 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Maker: \u2018Papercrafted\u2019<\/p>\n

An exhibition by visual artist Emma Davison<\/p>\n

North Down Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castle Park Avenue, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

(028) 9127 1200, northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

Until Tuesday 30 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ulster Woodturners Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n

An exhibition of woodturnings made by members of the Irish Woodturners Guild in the Ulster Area<\/p>\n

Until Sunday 28 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n

A celebration of artwork produced by local artists and craftspeople<\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Stables, Castle Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon\u2013Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm<\/p>\n

(028) 4272 9882<\/p>\n

The Loft Gallery <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Until Sunday 28 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft: \u2018I Made This for You\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

A collection of work inspired by old postcard images of Bangor Town by Jessica Hollywood<\/p>\n

The Saddlery<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Until 28 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Community Coastal Rowing Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership and Portaferry Rowing Club<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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