Armagh has a host of events to keep you entertained this month, including:
1 7 Hills Blues Fest
Running until Sunday August 13 the 7 Hills Blues Fest hosts world class blues and roots events across 30 venues in the cathedral city.
Armagh and the surrounding area will host bespoke food events during the festival including a street food market in the Shambles Yard and the Picnic in the Park.
The city’s famed Band Stand on Market Street will have music throughout the day on Saturday August 12 before The Shambles Sunday BBQ & Blues from 1-5pm. Any budding blues stars will have the opportunity to pick up an instrument and play during the blues jam session.
Visit www.7hillsblues.com for more information
2 BuskFest
BuskFest returns to Banbridge on Saturday August 12 and the winning busker will walk away with £3,000.
The competition runs from 1pm-4.30pm and categories include best individual, best band, best junior and best performance.
3 The Argory
Culture vultures of all ages will enjoy the Lazy Sundays at The Argory which run all summer. The 200-year-old house and its 320-acre estate will play host to laid back tunes, a summer BBQ and entertainment.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-argory
4 Armagh’s Planetarium
The Planetarium offers events and a fun approach to education for all age groups. The Planetarium has a new digital theatre showing Secrets of Gravity and Asteroid: Mission Extreme.
For more information on shows please visit www.armaghplanet.com
5 Navan Centre & Fort
As one of Ireland’s most important archaeological sites Navan Centre & Fort is where myth and reality meet.
6 Loughgall Country Park
Loughgall Country Park is a rural haven of relaxation and recreation. It offers fun for all the family, sports enthusiasts and those merely wanting to get active and spend time in stunning natural surrounds. Visit www.loughgallcountrypark.co.uk
7 Music & Food Festival
Round off the holidays with something the whole family can look forward to at Rushmere Shopping Centre’s first Music & Food Festival. Running from September 8-10, the festival includes a concer by country musicians Cliona Hagan and Ritchie Remo and a food village offering local produce, barbecues and a beer tent for all ticket holders to enjoy. Tickets for Friday’s concert are available from the Customer Service Desk and for more information visit www.rushmereshopping.com
To find out more information about any of the events or things to do for the rest of the year visit www.armagh.co.uk