We got this press release through about the Hillsborough Oyster Fest and thought it would be Shellfish(SorryNot Sorry) of us not to share it!
Let the world be your oyster at the annual Hillsborough International Oyster Festival 2015. Running from Tuesday 1st to Sunday 6th September, this world-famous Festival offers visitors the opportunity to sample the finest locally sourced produce and to be entertained by local artists and fun activities.
The Hillsborough Oyster Festival will include activities, performances and eating experiences to satisfy all tastes. This year’s Festival will see the return of the World Oyster Eating Championship, the glamourous Pearl and Oyster Ball, The Oyster Masters Golf, the Super Car Dream Sunday and the Soapbox Derby which is being sponsored by TrustFord this year. The line-up will also feature the debut of a number of exciting events including the appetising Hillsborough Gourmet Pop-Up Restaurant.
Premium gastronomy is a core ingredient of the Festival’s success with shellfish taking centre stage on Saturday 5th September at the World Oyster Eating Championship where competitors will be given the chance to win the coveted champion’s title. The new Gourmet Pop-up restaurant which premiers on Thursday 3rd September will provide guests with an exclusive dining experience comprising a three-course meal with dishes prepared by chefs from the Mourne Seafood Bar, The Hillside, The Parson’s Nose and The Plough.
Tuesday 1st September – The Oysters Masters Golf Day in association with Lexus and Finlay Wealth Management
Wednesday 2nd September – Oyster Festival Musical Evening featuring the music of Hamilton Harty and friends. In association with the Ulster Youth Orchestra, Portadown Male Voice Choir, Music Matters and SD Bells
Thursday 3rd September – Hillsborough International Oyster Festival Pop-up Restaurant featuring the best of eating from the village and beyond and with entertainment from the world famous Faulty Towers cast. Supported by Mourne Seafood, The Hillside, The Parson’s Nose, The Plough Inn, Deloitte, SD Bells, and Finlay Wealth Management
Friday 4th September – Pearl and Oyster Blues Brothers Ball in association with Trust Ford and Finlay Wealth Management
Saturday 5th September (Day) – The World Oyster Eating Championship
Saturday 5th September (Night) – The Flash Harry and Friends Live Concert & BBQ
Sunday 6th September – Super Car Dream Sunday
For further details on the event please click here.
