THE Armagh County Agricultural Show and Country Festival is taking place this weekend in Gosford Forest Park, close to Markethill. It's one of the longest-running shows in Ireland with a report of one being held in the city of Armagh as far back as 1829.
There will be goats, horses and show jumping, donkeys, pigs, sheep, cattle and lots of events and things to see such as life-size dinosaurs hanging out in Gosford Park.
:: See armaghshow.com
IF YOU'RE heading for some green space in Belfast today, make it Ormeau Park in the south of the city where there will be performances on the bandstand as part of Belfast City Council's music in the parks programme.
Lily of the Valley accordion orchestra is playing from 2pm to 3pm and Comber Silver Band from 3pm to 4pm.
On Sunday (June 12) the Corcrain Flute Band performs at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park from 2pm to 3pm followed by Killyglen Accordion Orchestra from 3pm to 4pm.
Cahard Flute Band is at Woodvale Park from 3pm to 4pm. The events are free.
:: For details call 028 9091 8768 or visit belfastcity.gov.uk/parkevents
PORTAFERRY Sails and Sounds Festival in Co Down drops anchor next week, hosted by Portaferry Sailing Club.
As part of the fiesta of flotillas running from June to 16 to 19, visitors can explore the rich maritime heritage of the Narrows of Strangford Lough, take a trip on Europe's oldest ferry service, and explore the associations with Saint Patrick, the Vikings, the Normans, and the United Irishmen.
