Date

Saturday 7th April 2012

Time

Family Fun Day from 12.00pm, Rally starts at 4.00pm

Cost

No Charge

Contact

Lisburn Tourist Information Centre

15 Lisburn Square, Lisburn BT28 1AN

028 9266 0038 ()

(9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Saturday)

Summary

 

Circuit of Ireland Rally is the second oldest rally in the world. Steeped in history, many epic battles can be recounted after almost 80 years of rallying on the Emerald Isle. It is the largest cross–border event on the 2012 Irish rally calendar, and this year’s Easter extravaganza, which is round two of the Citroen Irish Tarmac Championship and will take place over 6th/7th April.

 

Modern day rallying requires shorter, more compact events, and the ‘Circuit’ has moved with the times. The event now runs with a compact two–day format, but has retained its prestigious name and remains as a tough challenge for competitors.  The 2012 event now includes a special ‘Time Trail Stage’ in Lisburn City Centre on 7th April, and hopes to attract huge crowds from Lisburn and surrounding areas.  On the day, there will be plenty for the family to enjoy.

Castle Gardens

12.00 until 16.00

Children’s Fun Fair Amusements
Enjoy a selection of fun fair amusements including Rodeo Bull, Bungee Run, Jet Rides, Bouncy Castle and Bouncy Boxing to add to the fun experience.  Be sure to stop off for some cotton candy or some popping popcorn.

Arts & Craft Workshops
Come along and join the fun with our quirky workshops including wooden spoon decorating and Easter puppet making, this is a great way for all ages to use their creative skills to make a item to take home. The workshops will take place in the air shelter throughout the day:

Trialstar
Trialstar boasts an impressive line – up of motorcycle trials and biketrial riders of the past, present and more importanly the future. The trialstar show involves the very best of motorcycle and bicycle arena trials specialists performing amazing feats of bravery riding over cars, jumps and 6ft high garden sheds to be name but a few mind – boggling obstacles. If that is not enough, the riders are amazingly skilled entertainers who thrive on giving a fantastic show for all to see in total safety. Shows take place throughout the day.

Street Entertainment, Face Painters and Balloon Modellers
Look out for the street entertainers especially the Easter Rabbit who will have some treats for everyone, face painters will be there to transform little ones faces in to springtime masterpieces and balloon modellers will be around to twist and bend balloons into Easter creations such as bonnets or bouncing bunnies.

Circuit of Ireland –“Power Stage”
Lisburn City Council is sponsoring the Lisburn “Power Stage” which will see the competitors battle the clock on public roads as Lisburn becomes the first city in the UK to close its centre for a competitive rally stage. Starting at 4pm on the Queen’s Road in Lisburn, competitors will race through a 1km stage finishing at Lagan Valley Island, which houses the Council offices, in a rallying spectacular that will present incredible public viewing. 

Live Music
Bands from the local area will be showcasing throughout the day (More info to follow).

Food Stalls

Don’t forget to grab a bite to eat while you are enjoying the entertainment from one of the many food stalls on site. 

 

The best bit is all activities are free!!!!!