Blog (drink) - Lisburn and Castlereagh

Experience the energy and excitement of the Lisburn & Castlereagh Fleadh Fringe Festival as Lisburn City Centre comes alive with music, dance, food and family fun this August.

The Speciality Food Fair returns on 15 & 16 August with even more to see, do and taste! Set in the parkland of Moira Demesne, this unmissable two day celebration of food is a great day out with food, music, demos, inspiration, and community.

The Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne for its 10th-anniversary event, taking place over the weekend of Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025.

The much-loved Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market is back this Saturday, 26th July from 10am–4pm, once again transforming The Dark Walk and the grounds of Hillsborough Fort into a bustling hub of local flavour and creativity. 

Whether you're coming for the incredible artisan produce, the family-friendly vibe, or just a day out in one of Northern Ireland's most picturesque villages, this is a market you won’t want to miss.

Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market is back on Saturday 28th June, 10am-4pm on The Dark Walk in Royal Hillsborough. This summer the market will have locally produced food and drink stalls, plus local craftspeople, artists and makers with lots of great gifts, skincare products and homewares.

Our season of summer markets returns with our first on Saturday 31st May from 10am - 4pm along The Dark Walk at Hillsborough Fort. During the market, enjoy a spectacular occasion of pageantry when we celebrate Hillsborough Fort Guard, the oldest private ceremonial military regiment dating back to 1660, being restored to its full complement of 20 warders for the first time in over 140 years!

This March, Royal Hillsborough Farmers’ Market returns to The Dark Walk and Hillsborough Fort. Experience the best of locally sourced produce, artisanal food and unique crafts. 

Join your community for Friday Fun in the Park, 14th October 2022. Arts, Crafts, Music, Magic, Workshops, Street Theatre and Athletics sporting fun.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on The Dark Walk in Royal Hillsborough Village.  The Christmas Market is returning to Hillsborough Fort, for a second day on Saturday 11th December 2021, from 10-3 pm.

The local shops will be joining the Christmas spirit and opening till 9pm to coincide with the Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market on its twilight evening on Friday 10th December.

Celebrate the season with festive fun, artisan food and discover the perfect gift from our local makers at the Royal Hillsborough Twilight Market - Friday 10th December.

Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne for one day only on Saturday 18^th September 2021 with demos from local chefs and BBQ experts on how to create outdoor dining feasts.