It will include live music, local food stalls, children’s activities, carnival rides and a beautiful array of summer roses!
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly joins Kohen McLaughlin and Eadie McErlean to launch the return of the Summer Rose Fair
The Rose Fair returns to Belfast at the start of next month alongside a family fun day and a range of live entertainment performances.
The annual event will run from Friday, July 3, to Sunday, July 5, at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park in South Belfast and will include live music, local food stalls, children’s activities, carnival rides and a beautiful array of summer roses.
Following this, Judging of the City of Belfast International Rose Trials will take place on Monday 6 July, while visitors will be able to enjoy the thousands of blooms on display in the park’s famous rose garden across the whole weekend.
Launching this year’s event, Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, said: “I’m really thrilled that Summer Rose Fair is returning this year! Agus an chathair faoi bhláth le ceol an samhradh seo, is deis iontach sult a bhaint as bláthanna is dathanna galánta.
“It is a wonderful, free weekend out that celebrates the very best of Belfast’s vibrant community spirit and stunning green space at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. I encourage everyone—residents and visitors alike—to come along, join in the festivities, and experience what the fair has to offer.
“Let’s hope the sun shines too!”
The three-day event will feature:
- A lively kids’ zone with carnival rides, arts and crafts, lawn games and family activities
- Live performances from local musicians and bands, including a Rat Pack tribute act, a Drifters tribute band and acoustic singer-songwriter Aaron Jamieson
- Irish dance displays from Trim the Velvet to get people excited ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
- Baking demonstrations from local TikTok favourite Cheryl Bakes
- A wide selection of food vendors serving hot food, sweet treats and refreshments
- An arts and crafts village on Saturday and Sunday
- Musical theatre performances from Fortwilliam Musical Society
- Spectacular bubble shows and family entertainment throughout the weekend
For more information on Rose Fair, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parkevents.
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