Events
There are some major festivals listed below. For more information please see the events section here
Lough Lively
Strangford Lough, Lecale and Ards Peninsula
30 April - 6 June 2012
For recent news and press releases on the Lough Lively 2012 event click here
International Bread Festival
Castle Ward, Strangford
04 June 10am - 10pm
Castle Ward and Down District Council invite you to the provinces first International Bread Festival. Meet Tom and Henry Herbert: The Fabulous Baker Brothers and join us in celebrating our diversity of local breads and foods from across the world.
Sample and buy from renowned baking professionals and pick up valuable hints in the demonstrations marquee. The day will be a hive of activity and buzzing with music and entertainment, a baking competition (use your loaf and start practising now!) plus a wonderful opportunity to see a live Baker Brothers challenge.
- Bread demonstrations
- Taster sessions
- Local food producers
- Artisan breads
- Bread talks
- Speciality foods
- Entertainment
- Self-Guided House Tours*
- Coach House Café
- National Trust Gift Shop
- Second-hand Bookshop
(*numbers may be limited)
Enjoy browsing three great photography exhibitions in Castle Ward mansion:
- ABOUT FACES
by Bobby Hanvey
- ROYAL PRESENCE
by Peter Muhly
- FACES OF THE NATIONAL TRUST
by Peter Muhly
U105 Roadshow at the International Bread Festival with Carolyn Stewart and Jullian Simmons
Kick back and relax on the front lawn with Carolyn Stewart and Jullian Simmons as they entertain you with great music and plenty of fun and games for the children. Of course there will be interviews on stage with Tom & Henry -The Fabulous Baker Brothers, and plenty to wet your appetite as your visit the global destinations and sample their breads - all in one day! We will have lots of themed characters, entertainers, musicians and dancers who will charm and champion each destination from Ireland to America and from Europe to Asia, your global ‘bread tour’ starts here!
For recent news and press releases on the International Bread Festival 2012 event click here
Festival of Flight
Newcastle
Saturday 11 August 2012
Hallowtides Festival
Newcastle
Saturday 3 November 2012
Christkindl Festival
Downpatrick
Friday 30 November 2012