Foodie fans can enjoy all new festival in Antrim this July
Who doesn't love a weekend full of snacks 🧀🍦
Last updated 16th Jun 2021
Antrim is set to delight foodie lovers across Northern Ireland this summer with the launch of its first ever Food & Craft Festival.
A feast of family fun that aims to celebrate the very best local produce, from craft beers to artisan delights. Now more than ever, people want to ‘support local’ and appreciate the homegrown producers on our doorsteps.
It all kicks off Friday 16th - Sunday 18th July 2021 across four popular Antrim locations.
The Junction
Antrim’s largest shopping destination, The Junction, will be transformed into the festival’s food hub, showcasing a mouth-watering range of local food and beverage producers, cooking demonstrations, award-winning food trucks and family entertainment.
The Festival’s official drinks partner, Jake’s Cocktail Bar, will also host a pop-up garden where visitors can sit back and soak up the atmosphere.
Market Square
Market Square’s perfectly positioned town-centre location, right next to Castle Mall, paired with its historic backdrop will be an appropriate home for an enchanting Twilight Market and a variety of events and art and craft markets.
Antrim Castle Gardens
This is the perfect location for a Picnic in the Park, featuring a pop-up farm will also provide festival revellers with multiple ‘Meet the Maker’ opportunities.
Lough Shore Park
Just a short walk along the river from the castle, visitors can enjoy family entertainment at the beautiful Lough Shore Park.
Additionally, restaurants, bars and retail stores within the surrounding area of the festival zone are signing up to be part of the gastronomical weekend by offering specialised dining options and menus.
Thomas Ferris, events and operations manager at Urban Events NI said:
"The NI Food & Craft Festival will be the out and about experience that we have all been waiting for this summer – and with several spacious and outdoor locations lined up to host the festivities, Antrim is the perfect location to run what we hope will become an annual event."
A shuttle bus service will run between the three main locations on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July.
For further information on the event and admission fees, visit nifoodandcraftfestival.com
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