Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival returns for 2022 and will run from 4th to 7th August 2022. Lots of events on sea and land taking place.
Sails and Sounds Festival
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Ferry FM
Ferry FM is the community radio station for Portaferry Town and broadcasts all year round. Listen online via the website www.ferryfm.com or radio apps such as Radio Garden, MyTuner Radio and Simple Radio. Ask your smart speaker to “Play Ferry FM”.
Ferry FM will keep you updated on all that’s happening across the 55th Portaferry Gala Week.
Gala Programmes
Programmes for the 55th Portaferry Gala Week are now available in many local shops. Make sure you grab your copy and check out what’s happening in Portaferry during Galafest2022.
The Narrows Series Regatta Festival
The Narrows Series Regatta takes place this July over 4 days, showcasing fantastic competitive sailing, launching on day 1 with the spectacular Bar Bouy Race at the mouth of the lough, and attracts over 140 boats. Over the following 3 days watch as 13 classes of boats compete, from Glens, Rivers, FF’s, lasers, Dingys and more!
Come along to Portaferry Sailing Club, Shore Road, Portaferry.
Further information here: https://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/whats-on/the-narrows-series-regatta-festival-p792581
Taste Your Town
Introducing a new event for Galafest2022 – Taste Your Town. Keeping it local with a walking food & drink tour in Portaferry experiencing the fantastic venues on offer in our town.
Tickets on sale via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taste-your-town-bespoke-guided-walking-tour-of-food-drink-hospitality-tickets-367520211847
Gala Loco Bingo
Tickets for Bingo Loco on Wednesday 20th July 2022 will be released on Friday 27th May via Eventbrite. Tickets £20 p/p. Bar Facilities available. Strictly over 18’s only. Get ready to buy your ticket as numbers will be limited!!!
Gala 10 Mile Race
Tuesday 19th July 2022 sees the return of the #PortaferryGala 10 Mile Race. Athletics NI have introduced a new online entry system provided by Open Track. You must create an account with Open Track in order to register for the race.
Register here: https://athleticsni.org/Fixtures/Portaferry-10-Mile-Road-Race-and-Relay
Gala Burger Fest
Parklands The Ropewalk Saturday 16th July 2022
Opening this Year’s Gala this new event “BURGER FEST” has something for everyone!
BURGER COMPETITON! who will win the title of best BURGER there will be a wide range of burgers on offer from MEAT, CHICKEN, VEGAN, PLANT BASED, FISH and lots of bespoke and creative burgers to try!
***Any local food businesses in Portaferry who are interested in setting up a burger stand at the festival please contact us via marketing@portaferrygala.com****
Burger Eating Competition – who can eat the most the quickest
* Challenge Games
* Petting Farm
* Climbing Tower
* Train Rides
* Games for all ages
* Balloon Modeller
* Circus Workshops
* Arts & Crafts
* Festival Glitter Tatoos
* Ferry FM
* Live Music (local artists)
* Helter Skelter
* Laser Shoot
* Bouncy Castles and lots more!
Tickets only £2 per person (under 2 go free) access to all activities and entertainment free!
Tickets available via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burger-fest-burgers-games-kids-activities-live-music-and-lots-more-tickets-369034641547
Gala Fancy Dress
This year the Gala Fancy Dress Parade will be on Tuesday 19th July 2022 @ 2pm (route parade and judging Square, Ferry Street, Shore Road, The Strand, Castle Street and back to the Square).
Gala Week Update
**BINGO LOCO** is coming to Portaferry Gala on Wednesday 20th July 2022.
BINGO like you never seen before…
*Crazy Prizes
*Rave Rounds
*Conga Lines
* Dance-offs
*Lip sync Battles and much more!!!
Not To Be Missed. Watch for details of ticket release
Strictly over 18’s
