The Fest at Raceview Mill: post fest big thank you all.

 

The Fest at Raceview Mill would like to thank all those who supported the new festival in Broughshane. The Fest set out to highlight the Raceview Mill Project which will very soon become a major hub for local artisans, music and enterprise.

We wish to thank all the artisans, musicians, and food producers who provided the aesthetics, the ambience, the refreshment and the sustenance. We are very grateful for the support, encouragement and appreciation shown by the local community and to all those who came on board the event management team to physically assist the Fest. And of course we must thank all those who attended the Fest: from across Northern Ireland as well as visitors from Scotland, England and further afield.

Special mentions need to go to Hillstown Farm and Brewery, Lisnamururican Young Farmers Club, The PSNI, Ballymena Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Riley Vintage Car Club, Austin Register and to Vera McCullough for organising the children's events in conjunction with Children In Need.  But, if anyone needs singled out it would have to be Ballymena Borough Council: the mayor, the councillors and the administration who supported us in so many different ways.

The local media have been very supportive indeed: the Ballymena Guardian and Ballymena Times have been particularly generous with the extensive coverage they have given to Raceview Mill.

This has been the first major event, attracting visitors from across Northern Ireland and tourists from many different countries: heralding the fact that Broughshane will soon be the place to be. More exciting developments are soon to be announced. Watch this space.

 

Fest Main Stage Running Order

 

Fest Main Stage Running Order (times subject to change)

Friday August 15^th

7 pm  Willie Drennan Ulster Scots Band

8 pm Candace Cambdem and Rambling Ringo (folk, blues and country)

9 pm  Mandy and Graham Bingham/Bob Speers (singer song-writers

10.10  Finale  All musicians on stage ( including Lambeg)

 

Saturday August 16^th

7 pm John Trotter Jazz Trio

7 45 Tara Hoy (singer songwriter)

8 30 pm Willie Drennan Fusion Band

9 pm  Deetones   (time to dance)

 

[ afternoon running order to be announced shortly]

 

FEST TICKET PRICES

 

 

Day ticket:  £5 per day

 Friday noon until 5.30 pm      

Saturday 11 am until 5.30pm  

 [Children under 12 years free for day time only. Must be accompanied by adult].

 

Friday night concert:  6.30 pm until 10.30pm  £7

 

Saturday night concert: 6.30 pm until 10.30pm  £7

 

All-day passes for each day  £10

 

 Early Bird Weekend Pass:  £15

 

Farmer Steaks Future on Beer-Fed Beef

Hillstown Farm and the Get ‘er Brewed team  have made wagyu beef an affordable luxury in Northern Ireland.

The demand for beer-fed beef has been unprecedented and as a result they have upgraded the production of the stout and have taken the very exciting step of launching a micro-brewery. The Hillstown Brewery Team are very excited to be launching with Raceview Mill and will have locally made craft beer at the festival. The Craft Beers from Hillstown Brewery are sure to be innovative and exciting: each and every batch will have a story.

The lucky cattle at Hillstown Farm have the pleasure of several pints a day of Stout: the stout is made from the finest grains and hops available. No cost has been spared on the quality of the ingredients. Fresh whole grains are milled and mashed to produce a beer wort which is then boiled with the freshest hops available on the brewing market. The fermentation process produces a strong aromatic stout which has notes of burnt toast, chocolate, coffee and liquorice. The impact this has on the flavour of the meat is outstanding!

This isn't about getting the cattle drunk; it helps to relax the beast.

The cattle are grass-fed on the farm and receive the very best of care, which produces succulent, marbled beef renowned for its superior eating qualities, considered to be a delicacy with a unique texture and depth of flavour. The beef is then dry aged for at least 28 days, it is difficult to keep up with the demand for this superb meat.

The Hillstown Micro-Brewery is something that Get ‘er Brewed and Hillstown Farm Shop have become very passionate about. They really are genuinely interested in hand crafting a very special set of beers. They have designed some truly exciting recipes some of which will be enjoyed at the media launch of the Fest at Raceview Mill.

MEDIA LAUNCH

You are invited to the media launch of The Fest at Raceview Mill on Thursday 29 May 2014  7.30 pm

The Fest at Raceview Mill  will take place on 15 and 16 August

 At Raceview Mill, Broughshane

Showcasing the finest local crafted food and drinks. Celebrating local artisans, visual artists, writers and storytellers. Ambient live music throughout. Evening folk concerts and Saturday night dance. By the banks of the River Braid in Ulster’s Garden Village.

The Fest will be the first major event at the exciting new project for Enterprise, Arts and Tourism at Raceview Mill http://www.raceviewmill.com/