Fun for all the family in Banbridge

The craic kicks off at 2pm and runs until 4pm and will feature a host of performances and activities guaranteed to get you in the mood for a bit of a jig and a hoolie.

This event is being is supported by Peace III Southern Partnership under the ‘Future Foundations’ priority funded through the European Union’s PEACE III Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

Fabulous folk rock group Blackthorn will delight the crowds with their fantastic foot tapping fusion of top class traditional music, featuring influences from Scottish, Ulster-Scots and Irish roots.

To put a spring in your step there will be traditional dance performances from The Bann Rhythm Irish Dancers and Closkelt Highland Dancers, which will also feature the chance for everyone to join in a community ceili.

Other activities on the day will include face painting, balloon modellers, arts & crafts workshops, an e-music making workshop, circus performers, fun inflatables and amusement rides suitable for children and young people plus a superb selection of miniature farm animals and mini carriage rides.

One of the highlights of the event will be a carnival art display, showcasing the artwork of local youth groups, including Ballydown Girl Guides, Dromore Youth For Christ, Brookfield &Edenderry Community Association, Banbridge Youth Centre with St. Teresa’s Youth Group and Banbridge Good Relations Youth Forum.

This display will take the form of a procession by the young people which will depart from Bannside Church, Castlewellan Road at 2.20pm and arrive at the stage in Solitude Park at 2.30pm. This is the culmination of a Good Relations themed art project, facilitated by a professional local artist, enabling participants to learn in greater detail about themselves as individuals, their community and others.

Admission to this super celebration of culture, which is supported by Banbridge District Council Good Relations Programme is free and everyone from the district and beyond is warmly welcome to come along and have a craic-ing good time.