Categories: Food and Drink, market, Family Fun

Over 60 Traders on the Historic Dark Walk

Take a leisurely stroll under the canopy of the Dark Walk, where over 60 artisan traders will be showcasing the very best of local talent. It’s the ultimate destination to discover handcrafted homewares, bespoke jewelry, natural skincare, lush plants, and the freshest seasonal produce.

Art, Design & Craft Spotlight

If you love unique, independent design, you are in for a treat. This month, we are thrilled to feature some incredible local artists and makers:

  • Deborah Campbell & Gemma Blakely: Discover stunning, locally inspired artwork and prints to elevate your home.

  • Amber Jordan Design: Explore gorgeous, contemporary designs and beautifully crafted goods.

  • Ali Parks: stunning artwork and colour palette on prints and textiles including cushions, scarfs and even wallpaper. 

For the Garden Lovers

Bring a piece of the market home to your garden! Potters Hill Plants will be on-hand with their exceptional selection of perennial plants, perfect for adding summer color and life to your outdoor spaces.

The Ultimate Foodie Lineup

Come hungry, because our local food producers and street food vendors are bringing their absolute best to Hillsborough.

Our specialist street food vendors are serving up an incredible array of global and local flavours

Indulge in handcrafted street food built around bold flavors and carefully sourced ingredients from Nomad. They’ll have loaded fries and soft, pillowy bao buns made to order and filled with your choice of slow-cooked shredded duck, tender pulled pork, roasted chicken, or a delicious hoisin-glazed cauliflower. If you love a good burger, you can’t go far wrong with a fix from The Hatch. 

Looking for something adventurous and deeply nutritious? Stop by Noreen’s Nettles for hot nettle cleaver tea, comforting nettle soup, and their signature nettle mezze served with crackers. We promise you - these are delicious!

Plus we have locals, The Wee Dutch Pancake Shop and their fluffy, warm, bite-sized poffertjes (Dutch pancakes) available with a choice of toppings.

Sweet Treats & Artisan Bakes

You can also support our incredible local bakers and producers from Hillsborough, Lisburn, Moira, and beyond.

Indulge in decadent treats from Hillsborough’s very own Tori’s Coffee Cakes and Bakes, Kin & Folk and the always-popular The Daily Apron.

Don't miss savory perfection from The Pie Shop and authentic, velvety gelato from Moon Gelato. You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with gourmet popcorn from the Little Popcorn Shop and exquisite bakes from Rosie McNeill Cakes.

Family Fun & Live Music

The Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market is a full-day experience for the whole family.

To keep the little ones smiling, we have fantastic kids' entertainment running throughout the day, including whimsical balloon modelling and vibrant face painting.

While the kids are entertained and you wander the stalls, enjoy the soundtrack of the market with a brilliant lineup of live music performing throughout the day.

Date: Saturday, 27th June

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: The Dark Walk, Royal Hillsborough

Admission: Free!

Parking: Hillsborough Forest car park, Ballynahinch Street pay & display car park and street parking. 

Music schedule

The following musicians will be playing on the music stage in the front field.

Ben Cutler Music 

Stones from David (Michael Warke)

Twice Over

Rhubard Ukes

Traders lineup

Food and Drink Artisan Producers

Amazin Grazin 

Amberline Preserves

Arny’s Bagels

Autumn Harvest

Ballydown Milk

Burren Balsamics 

Castlescreen Organic Farm 

Cherryvalley Farm 

County Down Honey

Crawfords Rock 

Hinch Distillery

Indie Fude

Jack's Fudge

Little Popcorn Shop

O'Malley Berry Co.

Ollie's Patisserie 

Papas Mineral Company 

Peggy's Family Farm 

Rosie McNeill Cakes

Shorthorn kitchen 

Spice Fine Foods Ltd

Strangford Zero

Ten Watch Chocolates 

The Crepe Makers

The Curious Farmer

The Curly Pigs

The Daily Apron

The Oystercatcher 

The Pie Shop, Moira

Tori's Coffee Bakes and cakes

Tullyveery Market Garden 

Art, Craft and natural Skincare

Ali Parks
Amber Jordan Design (AJD)
Deborah Campbell Artist 
Ewe to Yarn
Fiddle Fig
Franchine Young Ireland 
Gemma Blakely - Art
HoneyComb Cabin
Porcelain-white Ceramics
Rachel Leary Ceramics 
Rebecca May Jewellery 
Redsmith's Forge
Seaforde Interiors
The Quirky Flamingo Co
Thomas Powell Pottery 
Vine Haugh Ceramics
Wild Shore
Wildaboutsoaps

Flowers and plants

Gracehill Flowers
Potters Hill Plants

Street Food & Coffee

All Event Catering - Pasta & Toastie
Castlescreen Organic Farm 
Fruitonic juicebar
Lokis Coffee
Moon Gelato 
Nomad        

Noreen's Nettles  (Food Trailer Pod)

The Curious Farmer 

The Grey Lady 

The Hatch 

The Wee Dutch Pancake Shop