Magnus Barelegs Viking Festival 2006 - Sunday Events

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Sunday 14th May - a fun day for all the family

10.00am - French Market at Fredrick Street, Killyleagh
Another opportunity to purchase the favourites of France.

1:00pm - Craft Fair, Hans Sloane Square
Lots of unusual and attractive items for you to purchase.

1:00pm Kid's Corner, Hans Sloane Square
Carousel and Donkey Derby

Happy Hedgehog Rescue Centre - an opportunity to see how these animals are cared for

Party Pixies - have you little princess made over with lots of glitter, body and face crystals and for the boys they can be dressed as a pirate, fact painted, hair styles with coloured gel and a transfer tattoo.

1:30pm - Town Parade
Killyleagh welcomes the Vikings, rowing teams, cheerleaders, vintage cars, bands and local school children as they make their way to the Harbour.

2:00pm - Viking Boat Race begins at the Harbour
See teams racing across Killyleagh Harbour in replica Viking Longships competing for the Killyleagh Viking Trophy, The Mixed Trophy and the Gerry Douglas Trophy, for the team which raises the most money for charity.

The Gerry Douglas Trophy is names in honour of the late councillor who was a great friend of the Viking Festival.

2:00pm - Kid's Treat, Smugglars Table
Mad Scientist - have the children amazed at this spectacular event

Bear & Co Workshop - a chance to purchase a beautiful teddy and outfit.

5.30pm - Prize Ceremony, Hans Sloane Square
Join us as we present the teams with their prizes for taking part and the trophies for the winners.