{"id":23833,"date":"2025-04-15T10:44:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=23833"},"modified":"2025-04-15T10:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:48:11","slug":"the-ballyclare-may-fair-returns-a-week-of-fun-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2025\/04\/the-ballyclare-may-fair-returns-a-week-of-fun-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ballyclare May Fair Returns \u2013 A Week of Fun for All!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get ready for a week packed with festivities as the cherished Ballyclare May Fair makes its annual return from Saturday 17 May to Sunday 25 May.<\/h4>\n

From thrilling amusement rides and lively family fun days to the iconic horse fair, exhilarating “It’s a Knockout” competition, soapbox derby, and live music \u2013 there’s something for everyone to enjoy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Whether you’re into pet shows, vintage tractors, or baby raves, the May Fair has something to spark your interest and is a celebration for all ages.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with live performances, the ever-popular tea dances, and the traditional Ulster-Scots C\u00e9ilidh.<\/p>\n

Food lovers can treat themselves to delights from artisan food stalls, local markets, and a special cooking demo by renowned chef Paula McIntyre.<\/p>\n

Classic car fans won\u2019t want to miss the timeless charm of the vintage tractor gathering and car show.<\/p>\n

The fair kicks off in style with the annual Mayor\u2019s Parade, promising a colourful celebration of community spirit. As the week wraps up, a dazzling fireworks display will light up the sky in a grand finale.<\/p>\n

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly commented, \u201cThe Ballyclare May Fair is a cherished tradition that continues to grow every year. I\u2019m thrilled to see it return with even more to offer \u2013 whether you’re a lifelong attendee or a first-time visitor, there’s truly something for everyone. It\u2019s a privilege to be part of such a special celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s May Fair is proudly sponsored by The Ulster-Scots Agency.<\/p>\n

Join the Fun! Visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk\/BallyclareMayFair<\/a> for the full program, booking details, and ways to get involved. Let’s make it a week to remember!<\/p>\n

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Get ready for a week packed with festivities as the cherished Ballyclare May Fair makes its annual return from Saturday 17 May to Sunday 25 May. From thrilling amusement rides and lively family fun days to the iconic horse fair, exhilarating “It’s a Knockout” competition, soapbox derby, and live music \u2013 there’s something for everyone … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23833"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23833"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23833\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23837,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23833\/revisions\/23837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}