{"id":14027,"date":"2017-05-04T16:08:28","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T15:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=14027"},"modified":"2017-05-04T16:13:03","modified_gmt":"2017-05-04T15:13:03","slug":"14027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/05\/14027\/","title":{"rendered":"Gearing up for Race Week Festival at the NW200!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">With the Vauxhall International NW 200 just days away, the line-up for the supporting Race Week Festival has been announced.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14028\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/PicMonkey-Collage-1-1024x391.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"485\" height=\"185\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">The family orientated festival, organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, begins on Sunday 7<sup>th<\/sup> May and runs until Saturday 13<sup>th<\/sup> with activities taking place all around the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">Speaking about the upcoming events, The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Alderman Maura Hickey said: \u201cThe NW 200 attracts upwards of 100,000 visitors, spectators and fans, and along with the road racing action, the Race Week Festival offers a packed programme of entertainment throughout the week. I would encourage everyone to take part in the festivities, and enjoy the unique atmosphere created by this world class event.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">Now a time honoured tradition at the Race Week Festival, everyone is welcome to The Family Motor Fest on Wednesday 10<sup>th<\/sup> at East Strand Portrush. Massive jumps, freestyle tricks and breath taking \u2018drop offs\u2019 will be performed by the fantastic Inch Perfect Trials Show who are performing at the festival for the first time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">Further adrenaline filled stunts will be on display when Stannage International Stunt Show and the Vertical Trix Motorsport Stunt Display Team take to the stage with their act incorporating cars, bikes, wheelies and burn outs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">Alongside the show which is sponsored by Nutt Travel Coleraine, there will be food stalls and mini moto racing for children. Entertainment begins at 6.30pm and lasts until 8pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">The public will get a chance to \u2018Meet the Riders\u2019 on Friday 12<sup>th <\/sup>May in Coleraine Town centre from 2pm-4pm. Popular broadcaster Adrian Logan will be hosting a chat show with some of today\u2019s top road racers, with fans getting the chance to take photographs and receive autographs during the free event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">The popular outdoor concert and fireworks display at The Crescent in Portstewart takes place on Friday evening. Featuring the legendary tribute band Con Jovi, it\u2019s an event for all the family to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">Entertainment will continue throughout the week with bike exhibitions, cavalcades and back -to-back activities at the hospitality marquee. With local DJ Brian Moore, hypnotist Adrian Knight and music by The Untouchables and Klass, the week is packed with variety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\">Download the Race Week Festival flyer at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com\">www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com<\/a> or call Coleraine Visitor Information Centre on 028 7034 4723.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Vauxhall International NW 200 just days away, the line-up for the supporting Race Week Festival has been announced. The family orientated festival, organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, begins on Sunday 7th May and runs until Saturday 13th with activities taking place all around the area. 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