Event Highlights:
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Live Music & Performances:
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2025 Sea Shanty Line-Up includes:
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The Mollygoggers (Scotland)
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All Aboard and Crooks (Waterford)
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Hornswaggle (Cork)
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Causeway Shantymen (Portrush)
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The Belfast Choirs
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The Ellesmere Port Shanty Men
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and more local & international acts
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Maritime Experiences:
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Tall Ship “The Mordaunt”
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Sailing Regatta with vessels from Ireland and beyond
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Paddleboarding, Canadian canoeing
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Currach & skiff rowing
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Family-Friendly Activities:
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Children’s events in the village square
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Living History & Millisle Street Theatre’s Viking performance
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Craft workshops, archery, art
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Cultural & Heritage Exhibits:
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Ulster-Scots walking tours, talks, music, and exhibitions
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Artisan Fair, local food stalls
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Food & Drink:
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Artisan market
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Whiskey tasting sessions
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Portaferry’s pubs, cafes, and restaurants offering special menus
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Special Features:
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Mobile Floating Art Space
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“The Trade Planks” interactive maritime installation
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RNLI Station & Maritime Museum open to visitors
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“Maritime Memories” exhibition
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Admission:
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Most events are free, though some require advance booking or tickets through EventBrite.
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This festival combines music, history, adventure, and coastal culture, making it an unmissable event for all ages.
