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2018 DATES - 22 & 23 September 2018
DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED
23 & 24 September 2017
Saturday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
FOOD HALL
Visit a fabulous showcase of the very best of local artisan producers! Our local food companies will have a huge range of products for you to sample and purchase, including;
- Granny Shaws Fudge
- Erne Larder Preserves
- Baked In Belfast
- Chocolate Fountains WPM
- Tasty Wee Numbers Home Bakery
- Cavanagh Free Range Eggs
- Erin Grove
- Red Dog Artisan Food
- Papas Mineral Co
- Barry John Sausages
- Lough Erne Cakes
- Kennedy Bacon
- Castlescreen Farm
- Mr Muffin Man
- The Jolly Sandwich
- Boatyard Distillery
- Foster's Chocolates
- Ballyriff Beef
- Sperrin Speciality Coffee
Local crafters will also be showcasing their products to Festival goers, including;
- Inspried by Astrid
- Les Papillons
FOOD COURT
The food court will be home to a variety of food to go stalls including;
- Linen Hill Kitchen
- Glaze & Roll
- The Morelli Pod
- Joebella Coffee
- Paddy Paella
- Phair Grills
- Dollakis
COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS
Cookery demonstrations will be running throughout the day with demonstrations from celebrity chefs as well as many local restauranteurs!
Saturday 22nd September:
Time |
Chef |
1.00pm-1.45pm |
Damien Sheerin Resident Chef at Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges |
3.00pm-3.45pm |
Gavin Cassidy Resident Chef at Westville Hotel |
4.00pm-4.45pm |
Paula McIntyre Local Celebrity Chef |
Sunday 23rd September:
Time |
Chef |
12.30pm-1.15pm |
Declan O’Donoghue Chef & Owner of Erne Larder Preserves |
1.30pm-2.15pm |
Noel McMeel Executive Head Chef at Lough Erne Resort |
2.30pm-3.15pm |
Stephen Greenwood Resident Chef at Manor House Country Hotel |
ACTIVITIES
During the festival, there will be a range of water based activities on offer including canoeing sessions provided by Erne Paddlers (2 sessions each day on a first come basis at 2.00pm-3.00pm and 3.30pm-4.30pm) and tours on board Erne Water Taxi (Saturday & Sunday at 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm & 4.00pm on first come basis).
Other activities available over the weekend include:
- Face painting by G Meade Face Painting
- Fantastic Street Entertainers - "In Your Space Circus" and Heroes Hire
- Balloon modelling by Britain’s Got Talent star, Ryan Tracey
- Full Bar Service provided by The Giddy Box
- Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark activities for all the family
- Lough Erne Heritage will be in attendance giving talks and demonstrations
- Activities by the National Trust
- A programme of musical entertainment providing a foot tapping ambience
MUSIC PROGRAMME
A programme of musical entertainment providing a foot tapping ambience throughout the weekend.
Saturday 22nd September
Time |
|
12noon- 1.30pm |
Dromore CCE |
2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Performance by Heroes Hire |
4.00pm – 5.30pm |
Church Hill Silver Band |
Sunday 23rd September
Time |
|
12noon – 1.30pm |
Ballinamallard Accordian Band |
2.00pm – 3.30pm |
Omagh CCE |
4.00pm – 5.30pm |
Fermanagh Concert Band |
Entry to the Festival also allows festival goers the opportunity to visit the museums and galleries at Enniskillen Castle at no additional cost.
PARKING
As Wellington Place car park will be reserved for Festival Traders and blue badge holders, it is recommended that patrons wishing to attend the festival should park in Castle Place Car Park, off Wellington Road adjacent to Fermanagh House.