Friday 3rd to Monday the 6th of June
Check out the attached programme of events for another of Ardara’s bustling Festivals, which has something to offer all the family. With the weather looking fine, this promises to be a festival not to be missed!
Programme of Events 2016
This Year’s Theme:A Taste of the World
Admission to All Events is FREE unless otherwise listed
Friday 3rd June
Launch Night of Festival
‘Tastes of the World’
Local Schools & Resource Centre Cook Book Project Launch “Tastes of the World”
Venue: The Heritage Centre
From 7pm (and all weekend)
Art Exhibitions
‘Inside Me’ by Philip Drake & ‘Acrylics on Canvas’ by Margie Farragher
Venue: Nancy’s Bar
From 8pm (and all weekend)
Chinese Lanterns (by the river) From 9pm
MUSIC
Nao
Venue: Woodhill House
From 8.30pm
Live Music
Venue: The Hills Bar
From 10pm
Traditional Session
Venue: The Ceili House Bar
From 10pm
Traditional Session
Venue: The Beehive
From 10pm (Front Bar)
Cat Dowling
Venue: Nancy’s Bar
From 10pm
Saturday 4th June
On The DIAMOND STAGE From 2pm – 5pm
Live Music – Blue Stack Jam Club
Sponsored by Soul Hair & Beauty
PLUS – At the CAR PARK
Funky Monkey – Bouncy Castle Disco Dome / Rodeo Bucking Bronco
Just Jemima Caravan of Arts & Crafts / Captain Popcorn and the Pirates of the Coffee Bean / Bernie’s Balloons
Children’s Fun Time!
Banyan Theatre presents ‘The Merman’s Tale’
Based on an old Irish folk tale, told through the art of puppetry. Fully-interactive show.
Venue: The Heritage Centre
From 2.30pm
Adm: €5 Adult / €4 Child
(Family Ticket €15 – 2 adults 2 children or 1 Adult 3 children)
Film Screenings
Venue: The Heritage Centre (Upstairs Cinema)
Kung-Fu Panda 3
2016 Animated Comedy Action Adventure
From 3pm – (PG 95 mins)
Adm: €3
The Peanuts Movie
2015 Animated Comedy Adventure
From 5pm – (PG 93 mins)
Adm: €3
Two Days, One Night
2014 French Drama starring Marion Cotillard
From 7pm – (135 mins)
Adm: €3
Saturday 4th June (continued)
MUSIC
Lunatic Spoons
Venue: Nancy’s Bar (Outside Yard)
From 5pm
Plus BBQ
Richie Uzell
Venue: Woodhill House
From 7.00pm
Joe McGinley
Venue: The Hills Bar
From 7.00pm
Shaun McMonagle
Venue: The Corner House (outside deck)
From 10pm
Tanya McCole
Venue: The Beehive Bar
From 10pm
Paul Buckley & Percy Robinson
Venue: Teague’s Bar
From 10pm
BAM – The Travelling Man
Venue: Nancy’s Bar
From 10pm
The Other Breed
Venue: Doherty’s Bar
From: 10pm
Inside Out
Venue: The Ceili House Bar
From 10pm
Sunday 5thJune
Foods of the World
Come and try a selection of dishes from around the globe
Plus Global Market
Come and view or buy the eclectic mix of worldly items on offer
Venue: The Heritage Centre
Change: From Noon – 5pm
On The DIAMOND From 2 – 4pm
Moyne Highland Dancers / Zumbardara / Line Dancing
/ Poi Dancing / Bernie’s Balloon Sculpting
PLUS – At the CAR PARK
Funky Monkey – Bouncy Castle Disco Dome & Rodeo Bucking Bronco
Just Jemima’s Caravan of Arts & Crafts
Captain Popcorn and the Pirates of the Coffee Bean
FREE Fun for ALL the Family
Film Screenings
Venue: The Heritage Centre (Upstairs Cinema)
Inside Out
2015 Animated Fantasy Comedy Drama
From 3pm – (PG 102 mins)
Adm: €3
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012 Fantasy Adventure in 3-D (glasses provided)
From 5pm – (PG 88 mins)
Adm: €4
Please Note Limited Places
Bom Bon El Perro
2004 Argentine/Spanish Drama
From 7pm – (97 mins)
Adm: €3
Sunday 5thJune (continued)
MUSIC
BAM’s Glorious Garden Jam
Featuring: Tanya McCole & Martin
A unique and musical afternoon of great songs within the Walled Garden
Venue: Woodhill House
From 3pm
Free Shuttle Bus from The Diamond (from2.30pm-3.30pm)
Return to Town (4.30pm-5.00pm)
The Byrne Brothers
Venue: The Beehive Bar
From 3pm
The Beekeepers Blues Band
Venue: Nancy’s Bar (Outside Yard)
From 5pm
Live Music
Venue: The Beehive Bar
From 10pm
Derailed
Venue: The Hills Bar
From 10pm
Live Music
Venue: Nancy’s Bar
From 10pm
The Beekeepers Blues Band
Venue: The Ceili House Bar
From 10pm
The Underscore Orkestra
Featuring: Suadela Tribal Dance
Venue: The Corner House (Outside Deck)
From 10pm
Sunday 5thJune (continued)
Rackhouse Pilfer
Venue: The Nesbitt Arms Hotel (Ballroom)
Late Show From 11.30pm
Adm: €10
Monday 6thJune
Bank Holiday Chill Out Monday
Thai massage, Indian Head Massage,
Reflexology and Aromatherapy advice
Come and heal that hangover, relax and be pampered.
Venue: The Heritage Centre
From Noon – 6pm
Reasonable Rates for 15/20min sessions (fully clothed)
Plus Asian Silks and Artefacts Emporium
Festival Wind Down
Yesterday’s Jam
(featuring Cillian, Sebastian & Davie)
Venue: Nancy’s Bar – Great Music, Food and Craic!
From 7pm
Hazemize
Classic Hungarian Rock
Venue: The Corner House Bar
From 10pm
FESTIVAL OFFICE & INFORMATION
Venue: The Heritage Centre (All Weekend)
From: Noon – 5pm
WORLD LAGERS, CRAFT BEERS & CIDER PROMOTIONS
A collection of different lagers, craft beers and ciders
Different tastes from around the globe. Each venue has its own different brands for you to try. Check them out.
ALSO – Check out our local eateries for some great Melting Pot special dishes.
Please Note:
The annual ‘Rás Dun na Ngall’ (Donegal Bicycle Race) will be based in Ardara throughout the weekend. (check website for race details) Sponsored by Ardara Traders & Nesbitt Arms Hotel
Have a great festival weekend and enjoy yourselves.
Drink sensibly, be safe and Come Back Next Year!
Go Raibh Maith Agaibh!