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  1. A packed programme of free and ticketed events showcasing the very best of Ards and North Down’s food and drink, 5th -15th September. Savour seasonal tide and turf produce and some of the borough's finest food and drink which offers something for all palates.
    1. 5 Sep 202415 Sep 2024
  2. The Armagh Food and Cider Weekend takes place from 5th - 8th September 2024, right in the heart of the Orchard County. Brimming with fine foods, foraged lunches, cider tasting, tours, talks and fiction amongst the apple-laden orchards. Combine all this with award winning ciders and the most stunning surroundings and you are in for a harvest season treat.
    1. Experience Excellence with a tour and tasting at The Echlinville Distillery alongside some of Ireland's finest Cheese from our friends at Indie Fude
      1. orchard tour
        Join us for this unique Bramley Apple Baking Class and Orchard Visit and experience the Beautiful Apple Blossom in Spring or the Apple harvest in September.
        1. Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
          The Eats and Beats Festival offers the best in local and world food, where visitors can enjoy delicious fare at the homegrown and world food villages. With unique and locally produced food and drink outlets and free music performances on offer throughout the weekend’s festivities.
          1. Four people jumping off a paddleboard into water
            Enjoy nature while paddleboarding on Strangford Lough and feast on delicious homemade soda bread in Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen!
            1. 14 Sep 2024
          2. Chocolate Making at The Chocolate Manor
            Make your own chocolate truffles at The Chocolate Manor
            1. 21 Sep 2024
          3. Bramley Barn
            Enjoy a fully immersive orchard/cider experience set in the stunning orchards of Long Meadow. Enjoy an orchard walk to the Bramley Barn and relax with a cuppa, apple tart and fresh cream followed by tastings of award winning ciders.
            1. 18 Apr 202424 Oct 2024
          4. MV Kingfisher
            A unique, river boat whiskey-tasting experience. You will retrace the voyages of our ancestors with a voyage on the River Bann, on vintage vessel, 'MV Kingfisher'. An onboard whiskey guide will introduce you to a selection of whiskies produced by Bushmills Distillery – the oldest, licensed, whiskey distillery in the world.
            1. 28 Sep 2024
            2. 26 Oct 2024
          5. a chef talks to a tour group whilst holding a jar of locally made produce
            Experience the exceptional foodie culture of the Causeway Coast. Enjoy this time together to eat, discover and take home an authentic taste of this beautiful place. In a tour that lasts 6 hours, you become familiar with the heritage and culinary culture, taste the delicious local produce and meet the people behind this.
            1. 14 Dec 2024
            2. 4 Oct 2024
          6. A lady holding a bottle at the local food tastings
            The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival has the recipe for success with plenty of fresh local produce, cookery demonstrations, whiskey tastings at the Distillery and Naturally North Coast and Glens Market Artisan Market, as well as plenty of activities, workshops, live music and other entertainment throughout the weekend.
            1. 4 Oct 20246 Oct 2024

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