Taste AND at Clandeboye

This two-day family-friendly market event will showcase the best artisan produce from Ards and North Down in the exquisite grounds of Clandeboye Estate, Bangor in County Down.

Join in the Courtyard of the Estate to enjoy an artisan food and drink speciality market where you will find the Meet the Maker lounge and Kitchen Theatre featuring food and drink demos led by Paula McIntyre (Saturday) and leading local chef's (Sunday)

Indulge your tastebuds with something from the array of local makers and providers stalls on site, in the ambience of live music, and entertainment to amuse the little ones.

Note, charges will apply to stall purchases on the day

Live Music

Saturday

Alex Da Costa - You might recognise Alex from his fabulous performances entertained the crowds at some of our local events like the Comber Earlies Food Festival and the Chilli Festival in Bangor Castle Walled Garden. Outside of that, Alex performs with a couple of different bands including 'Stick with It'.

Bangor Ukes - Self described as "A bunch of ukulele loving folk", the Bangor Ukes are renowned in the city for their regular meet ups in the long time established local bar, Fealty's in the city centre. Many might remember them for their performances in Ward Park and other events through the year, often in collaboration with Open House Festival. Find out more about Bangor Ukes.

Sunday

Alex DaCosta and, In Full Swing, with Ada Storm and Dave Arthur - In Full Swing are a new jazz duo performing classic swing hits. Covering the artists that defined the era, expect songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday. Find out more about In Full Swing

Things to note

• Free admission to venue;
• Charge for goods purchased at stalls;
• The bar facility will be open from 12noon-4.30pm.

Dogs 

They would advise dog owners this is an extremely busy site with large crowds and live music, therefore it may not be suitable for you to bring your dog onto the site.

If you do plan to attend with your dog, the dog should be kept on a short lead within the courtyard at all times. Please note no dogs will be permitted within indoor spaces.

Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins. Water bowls will be provided beside water refill stations.

Accessibility

The entire site has step free access throughout.

The inner courtyard has both gravel and paved areas. The paved area is sufficient in area and laid out in a way to make access to the indoor areas a much smoother prospect for those with wheelchairs.

There is a wheelchair accessible toilet inside the Courtyard Bar.

Two Portaloo units will also be available on site for wheelchair users, which will be located in the car park area near by the Courtyard, provided by Sunbelt.

Limited parking for disabled badge holders .

If you have any specific enquiries, please contact Clandeboye Estate for further information.

Getting there

Clandeboye Courtyard in Clandeboye Estate is located on the outskirts of the seaside City of Bangor, off the main A2 carriageway from Belfast or Bangor direction.

Parking facilities on site. Limited parking for disabled badge holders.

The venue can be reached by bus. For public timetables, visit translink.co.uk

This event has received funding from DAERA’s Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.

Please note:

All information is subject to change.

This event is being photographed/filmed. Images may be used in Ards and North Down Borough Council promotional material. If you do not want your image to be used, please inform our event staff.

For more information on safe alcohol consumption, visit the Drink Aware website.

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