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Authentic food and drink experiences celebrating the first feast of summer, over two weeks at unique venues by local producers. A series of free and ticketed events showcasing the very best of Ards and North Down’s food and drink, with the popular Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 28 June.
Running over two weeks, 25 June - 6 July, Taste Summer will feature a series of free and ticketed events showcasing the very best of Ards and North Down’s food and drink.
Enjoy restaurant showcases, breakfast and brunches, picnics, food markets, guided walks and tours, as well as the much-anticipated return of the Comber Earlies Food Festival.
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Events
Saturday, 28th June 2025 - Saturday, 28th June 2025
Comber Earlies Food FestivalThe annual Comber Earlies Food Festival, is always a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery demos in the Festival Kitchen and activities that celebrate the Comber Earlies potato which holds PGI Status.- more info
Saturday, 28th June 2025 - Saturday, 28th June 2025
Sunday, 29th June 2025 - Sunday, 29th June 2025
Paddle and Pizza on Strangford LoughMaster the basics of staying afloat on a stand-up paddleboard and tour around the beautiful little islands on Strangford Lough. Afterwards. once you’ve worked up an appetite enjoy homemade pizza prepared by Tracey and Joe in their alfresco pizza oven!- more info
Sunday, 29th June 2025 - Sunday, 29th June 2025
Sunday, 14th September 2025 - Sunday, 14th September 2025
Electric PicnicTake a guided electric bike around the shoreline of stunning Strangford Lough, with a stop for an artisan picnic en route.- more info
