Missing Whitehead Festival? Here are some reminders from the archives!

Around this stage of the summer Whitehead Festival is usually in full swing with events for all ages and tastes to enjoy.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jul 2020, 16:34 BST
Whitehead Festival's Pirate Activity Club leaders Claire Clarke, Annie Rose, Zoe McKee, Helen McAllister, Sylvia Rose and Elizabeth Rose in 2007. ct31-020tcWhitehead Festival's Pirate Activity Club leaders Claire Clarke, Annie Rose, Zoe McKee, Helen McAllister, Sylvia Rose and Elizabeth Rose in 2007. ct31-020tc
Whitehead Festival's Pirate Activity Club leaders Claire Clarke, Annie Rose, Zoe McKee, Helen McAllister, Sylvia Rose and Elizabeth Rose in 2007. ct31-020tc

The annual programme includes such highlights as the raft race at Co Antrim Yacht Club and the ‘Food and Folk Fest’ at the Recreation Grounds.

Alas, the Covid-19 pandemic has put paid to many outdoor celebrations across communities in 2020.

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Here’s a reminder of the buzz Whitehead Festival brings with these archive images.

Grace and Ruth Robinson from Islandmagee pictured at the Whitehead Festival family fun day in 2009. CT32-477RMGrace and Ruth Robinson from Islandmagee pictured at the Whitehead Festival family fun day in 2009. CT32-477RM
Grace and Ruth Robinson from Islandmagee pictured at the Whitehead Festival family fun day in 2009. CT32-477RM

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Stephen Andrews came first in the sea swimming race at Whitehead Festival 2010, pictured with his brother Gary who was second. Ct31-085tcStephen Andrews came first in the sea swimming race at Whitehead Festival 2010, pictured with his brother Gary who was second. Ct31-085tc
Stephen Andrews came first in the sea swimming race at Whitehead Festival 2010, pictured with his brother Gary who was second. Ct31-085tc

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