{"id":8019,"date":"2014-09-18T06:24:05","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T05:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=8019"},"modified":"2014-09-18T06:24:05","modified_gmt":"2014-09-18T05:24:05","slug":"the-northern-ireland-tourist-board-nitb-has-put-together-a-list-of-10-exciting-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-september-22-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/09\/the-northern-ireland-tourist-board-nitb-has-put-together-a-list-of-10-exciting-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-september-22-28\/","title":{"rendered":"The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (September 22-28)."},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6938\" title=\"discovernipink\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a>Ballynahinch Harvest and Country Living Festival<\/strong>, <strong>Montalto Estate, Co Down<\/strong>, September      27-28. \u00a0Enjoy this bustling festival      where you and the entire family can get involved in living history      re-enactments celebrating the famous Battle of Ballynahinch, international      clay shooting and a medieval jousting tournament along with many more      activities. You can also delight in the fine food festival that brings      together select artisan food and drink producers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History Takes Time<\/strong>, <strong>Fermanagh Living History Weekend<\/strong>, <strong>various locations, Co Fermanagh<\/strong>, September      26-28.\u00a0 Bring family and friends and      learn a thing or two about Fermanagh\u2019s historical past with a weekend full      of events. \u00a0Take a tour of Belleek      Pottery, visit the Marble Arch Caves and step back in time at Florence      Court. \u00a0With something for everyone      it\u2019s sure to be a great weekend for all.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belly Laughs Belfast Comedy Festival,      various locations, Belfast, Co Antrim<\/strong>, September 24 &#8211; October 05. \u00a0The Belly Laughs Belfast      Comedy Festival returns with a packed programme of fun and humour including comedy bus tours, musical      cabaret, sketch shows, improv, comedy poetry, music hall seminars,      storytelling, comedy writing workshops, kids events, silent comedy films \u2013      something for absolutely everyone who likes a laugh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Larne Loves Food, Narrow Gauge Road,      Larne, Co Antrim,<\/strong> September 27.\u00a0      Come see and taste what Larne has to offer at the Larne Loves Food      event. \u00a0There is lots to entertain      people of all ages including food demonstrations by chefs from local      restaurants, food stalls with local food retailers and producers, family      entertainment and special promotions by local restaurants and cafes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Irish Golf Expo, Kings Hall Complex,      Belfast, Co Antrim,<\/strong> September 22. Get up close and personal with golf      professionals who will offer expert advice through live demonstrations and      interactive workshops. There will be golf simulators and a driving range      to tee off on as well as an outdoor kid\u2019s golf area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Game of Thrones Archery Experience,      Clearsky Adventure Centre, Castle Ward Estate, Downpatrick, Co Down,<\/strong> September 28.\u00a0 Step into Winterfell      and take aim where young Bran was taught archery by Jon Snow. Have a go at      archery in the very place where the BAFTA award winning TV show was filmed      &#8211; in Clearsky Adventure Centre courtyard aka &#8216;Winterfell&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teddy Bears Picnic, Portstewart Prom,      Townhall, Portstewart, Co Londonderry<\/strong>, September 28. \u00a0Kids are invited to bring their bear      along to Big Telly&#8217;s Teddy Bears Picnic from 2-5pm for an afternoon of furry      fun and delicious delights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural Crafts with Thai Arts NI, An      Creagan, Barony Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone<\/strong>, September 27.\u00a0\u00a0 Explore arts and crafts from across the      world at An Creagan where a programme of workshops will be delivered by      ethnic artists. \u00a0Workshops are FREE      but have limited availability and suitable for ages 16+.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cajun Bluegrass Club with Wookalily,      The Market Place Theatre, Market Street, Co Armagh<\/strong>, September 27.\u00a0 Featuring the best of Bluegrass and      Cajun music with timeless songs and food that is as spicy as the music      with \u2018Honey Island\u2019 chicken Jambalaya and Cajun and garlic potato wedges      highlighting just a \u2018taster\u2019 of the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Canoe Tours on the River Lagan, Shaw&#8217;s      Bridge, Belfast, Co Antrim<\/strong>, until September 30. \u00a0Enjoy a relaxing paddle to explore the      beautiful Lagan Valley, visit the secret garden at Minnowburn and maybe      afterwards call into the Lockkeepers for coffee and cake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note some of the events require pre-booking.<\/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>Ballynahinch Harvest and Country Living Festival, Montalto Estate, Co Down, September 27-28. \u00a0Enjoy this bustling festival where you and the entire family can get involved in living history re-enactments celebrating the famous Battle of Ballynahinch, international clay shooting and a medieval jousting tournament along with many more activities. 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