Attractions

The Market Village
At the heart of the grounds is the Market Village. You will find a fantastic variety of international and local cuisine; from pancakes and fresh juice to coffee and cake, organic burgers for lunch and much more. Indoor and outdoor seating areas are available. More>>

Arts & Crafts
This year we welcome more Arts & Craft stands with great shopping opportunities.

Equestrian Shopping
A great selection of equipment and clothing for both horses and riders.

Activities

Face Painting A most popular attraction with our younger spectators, can be found in the Market Village area.

Crafts & Pottery

Pottery Painting

New Activities

Castle Espie Wetland Centre @ Ballygraffan
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME

Location:
Meet at the Castle Espie Stand in the Market Village

Programme:
Run by the Castle Espie Crew

10.30am - Willow Sculpture Trojan Horse –This activity will run through the day and kids can join in as suits, with story telling woven into the activity.

11.30am - Duckling Hunt - For under 7’s (numbers limited)

12.15pm – Story Telling – For under 7’s @ Trojan Horse

11.00– 2.30pm – Nest Box Building - All Age Activity

3.30pm – Story Telling – Ages 7 – 12 @ Trojan Horse

2.00 – 4.00pm - Making Bird Feeders - All Age Activity

Dog Handling & Agility Display

Information and times coming soon

Fancy-Dress Charity Fun Run

ETHIOPIAN SCHOOL PROJECT is the nominated charity for 2008. Our aim is to build a new school for thirty blind and deaf children in Ethiopia

The fancy dress fun run will take place during the course change between the CIC* and CIC** classes on Sunday 27th April

This is the idea of local man Alex McKeag who is also part of the Ballygraffan Team, he will lead the volunteer runners around the course…It would be advisable to stand well back from the water-jump when these guys are coming through!

"We were delighted with raising over £3000 last year, so we aim to beat that this year. It’s a lot of fun, so come along and support us, you’ll enjoy it"
Alex McKeag, Charity Fun Run Organiser

MEN ON A MISSION
Ethiopian School Project
Aim to build a new school for thirty blind and deaf children in Ethiopia
All funds payable:
1st Comber Presbyterian Church
52 High Street
Comber BT23 5HL
(No Admin fee is charged on this project)

For futher information on local tourist attractions and activities please go to www.ards-council.gov.uk