The Taste of Carlingford this weekend!
The delicious Taste of Carlingford festival is happening this Sat 14th, Sun 15th & Mon 16th May.
Friday night will kick off the celebrations of culture and cuisine with a 100 meals giveaway! The Four Seasons Hotel gave away 10 Dinner Vouchers on the Regional Radio LMFM and many other Restaurant will participate !
Over the Saturday and Sunday, the festival will offer an opportunity to sample local produce served in the destination that has become well known for its dining out. Amidst the street music, you are invited to each eaterie as they emerge onto the streets to welcome you to taste their fare.
In contrast to the contemporary approach of the gastronomic servings, the family orientated activities remain traditional. The childrens Crab Fishing competition, offering a prize for the ugliest crab, Pretty Pets Show sponsored by Avenue Vetenary and The Children’s Treasure Hunt are all organised to entertain the little people and we don’t mean leprechauns this time!
The experienced archaeologist guides from Setanta Tours will lead the poplar Maeves Gap Historical Walk and Carlingford Walking Tours will be offering guided walks around the historical town. For those that have never tried the watersports in Carlingford Lough – make sure and grab the opportunity during the festival as Carlingford Adventure Centre will be offering free kayaking in the Harbour on Sunday.
The famous Belfast Continental Market will be participating in the festival adding an intercultural flavour to the festivities. With a colourful display of food and crafts including Peruvian knitwear, Italian stalls selling Biscotti, mini Italian cakes and Italian soft nougat. French and continental cheeses will neighbour a traditional German schwenkgrille stall selling giant bratwurst. The market will also feature one of the best travelling Breton Patisseries selling homemade French tarts baked regularly throughout the day. Positioned in the heart of the quaint medieval village near to the Tourist Information office, it will be open from 9am to 5.30pm on both days, Sunday & Monday.
‘It is nice to spread the festival into the Monday as it gives locals a chance to browse and enjoy the festive atmosphere comfortably. Our festivals tend to attract a tremendous amount of visitors and are very important to us and our local economy. But its nice when the local community get an opportunity to enjoy our festivals too’.
So it’s Fun, Food and Frolics in Carlingford this Saturday, Sunday and Monday – Dont miss it!
The festival is supported by the local businesses including The Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club, the local community, Fáilte Ireland and Louth Council.
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