Ballycastle, County Antrim. BT54 6BT.
Monday 31st August & Tuesday September 1st 2026
The Ould Lammas Fair 2026 is anticipated to be held in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, over two days—Monday, 31 August, and Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Recognised as one of Ireland’s oldest and most cherished traditional fairs, the event has a long-standing history and continues to follow the custom of taking place on the final Monday and Tuesday of August each year.
This lively festival attracts visitors from across the region and beyond, offering a vibrant mix of activities and experiences. One of its most notable features is the traditional horse trading, which reflects the fair’s historic roots as a marketplace for farmers and traders. In addition, the streets of Ballycastle are transformed into bustling market areas filled with stalls selling a wide variety of goods, crafts, and local produce.
Food also plays a central role in the fair’s appeal, with visitors having the chance to sample well-known regional treats such as yellowman—a distinctive honeycomb-style sweet—and dulse, a type of dried seaweed that has been enjoyed locally for generations. Altogether, the Ould Lammas Fair provides a unique blend of heritage, commerce, and community celebration, making it a standout event in Northern Ireland’s cultural calendar.
