The Hillsborough International Oyster Festival returns for 2016
The world-famous Hillsborough International Oyster Festival, will return on Tuesday 30th August to Sunday 4th September 2016, with a spectacular showcase of the best in hospitality, local produce, arts and entertainment.
Now in its 24th year, this important event in the Northern Ireland Tourism calendar attracts over 14,000 visitors annually from across the world and this year boasts a packed programme of popular events and activities including;
- Oyster Masters Golf Day, supported by GMcG Chartered Accountants
- The ‘Magic of the Movies’ – Musical Evening in association with Lockton
- The Smeg Pop-up Restaurant
- The Quilter Cheviot Pearl and Oyster Ball
- The Turkish Airlines World Oyster Eating Championship
- The Phoenix Natural Gas Soapbox Derby
- The Flash Harry Live Concert and BBQ, supported by New City Cabs
- Supercar Sunday, supported by Charles Hurst Premium
Don Spence, Chairman of the Festival’s organising committee, said: “We are thrilled with the support the Hillsborough International Oyster Festival is receiving in the run-up to this year’s event. The number of big-name brands coming on-board in 2016 is testament to the Festival’s long-standing position. We are confident this additional support will help continue the Festival’s reputation as one of the best Festivals in the UK.”
Julienne Marie Curran from sponsor, Turkish Airlines said: “The World Oyster Eating Championship attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe and Turkish Airlines is looking forward to partnering-up with the Hillsborough International Oyster Festival to welcome them to Northern Ireland.”
Nigel Crawford from Quilter Cheviot said: “We are excited to be supporting one of Northern Ireland’s landmark events and Quilter Cheviot’s Belfast team looks forward to welcoming guests to the Ball.”
Community and youth groups are being invited once again to enter the Festival’s renowned Phoenix Natural Gas Soapbox Derby which is staged on Hillsborough’s Main Street on Saturday 3rd September 2016 and sees budding racers go bumper to bumper.
This Festival is delighted to announce the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as the beneficiary of this year’s fundraising activities.
The Hillsborough International Oyster Festival also kindly acknowledges the support of Tourism Northern Ireland and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council in the staging of this year’s event.
Ticket prices vary, based on events running throughout the Festival. For further information on all events taking place and to book tickets visit www.hillsboroughoysterfestival.com
