Royal Landing Festival 2017

08 June 2017, 19:00, Various, Carrickfergus

Runs to 10 June 2017

Welcome to the 327th Anniversary of the 1690 Carrickfergus landing of King William III. This year has seen some exciting developments and changes. First of which, the changing of the name to the Royal Landing.

The events will take place in Carrickfergus from 8th June - 10th June at various locations.  Download the full programme.

Thursday 8th June 2017

Event: Lambeg Drumming

Workshop and Display

Venue: Market Place

Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Friday 9th June 2017

ROYAL LANDING CONCERT

Performer: Millar Memorial FB

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 7.30pm - 8.00pm

Performer: Bright Lights Dancers

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 8.00pm - 8.30pm

Performer: Sinclair Pipe Band

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 8.30pm - 9.00pm

Performer: Hounds Of Ulster

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 9.00pm - 9.30pm

Performer: Vow Accordion Band

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 9.30pm - 10.00pm

Saturday 10th June 2017

The main parade will leave Woodburn Playing Fields at 12.15pm to meet King William landing at the castle at 1.15pm, this will be followed by a parade around the town to the Marine Gardens, the return parade will leave Marine Gardens at 4.00pm.  During this time there will be a host of family friendly activities.

PLEASE NOTE: times listed are approximate and may be subject to change.

Event: Lagan Valley Society Exhibition

Venue: Town Hall Jubilee Room

Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm

Event: Country Market

Venue: Opposite Town Library

Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm

Event: Reenactors and 1st For Fun (Childrens Entertainment)

Venue: Castle Green

Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm

Event: Various Information Stalls

Venue: Castle Green

Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm

Event: Ulster Scots Stall

Venue: Castle Green

Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm

Performer: Hounds of Ulster

Venue: Market Place

Time: 11.00am - 12.00 noon

Performer: Sir Henry Inglesby Fife and Drum Schomberg Fife and Drum

Venue: High Street

Time: 11.00am - 12.00 noon

Performer: Grouse Beaters

Venue: Castle Green Stage

Time: 11.00am - 12.00 noon and

3.00pm - 4.00pm

Performer: Third Carrick Brass Band

Venue: Market Place

Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Sunday 11th June 2017

Event: Gospel Concert

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 2.00pm - 4.30pm

Performer: Church FB/Out Reach Work

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 2.45pm - 3.15pm

Performer: Paul Clark

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 3.15pm - 3.30pm

Performer: Third Carrick Brass Band

Venue: Marine Gardens

Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm