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markets · Saturday 19 September 2026 · 10:00am 
Artisan Food and Craft Market - Dromore Market Square
At Dromore Market Square · Market Square, Dromore, Co. Down, BT25 1AW
At Dromore Market Square · Market Square, Dromore, Co. Down, BT25 1AW
Dromore Market Square fills with stalls on the third Saturday of September when the ABC Borough Council’s touring artisan series makes its second visit to the town in 2026. Local food producers, artisan bakers, craftspeople, and independent makers bring their goods out to the square from 10am to 3pm, and entry costs nothing. It is the kind of morning out that suits anyone who enjoys browsing handmade things without a hard sell - good for couples, families with young children, and anyone with an hour to spend rather than a shopping list to tick off.
The market is part of a 14-date borough-wide programme run by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, which expanded the series from nine dates in 2025 after traders reported a strong community response, with some vendors selling out on the day. Expect the kind of stalls that do not appear in supermarkets - farmhouse preserves, small-batch candles, hand-thrown ceramics, seasonal baked goods, and local honey alongside fresh and cured foods. The September timing works in the market’s favour: harvest-season produce from local growers tends to be well represented. This is the second Dromore stop of 2026 - the first was in April - so the format is well practised and trader turnout is reliable.
Dromore sits on the A1 corridor between Belfast and Newry, which makes it straightforward to reach from either direction. From Belfast it is roughly 20 miles south on the dual carriageway, and from Banbridge around 6 miles north. The town is not on a current rail line, so most people arrive by car. Town centre parking is available close to Market Square; spaces fill up when the market is running, so arriving before 11am gives you the best chance of a spot without a walk.
Bus Éireann and Translink Ulsterbus routes connecting the main A1 corridor towns serve Dromore - check Translink journey planner for current timetables.
The Market Square itself has been a commercial and civic centre since the 18th century - the Victorian red-brick building on the square is now a public library and a Grade B1 listed structure. The Norman motte known locally as the Mound sits at the east edge of town and is worth a short detour on foot for the views along the Lagan valley. There is more to see in Dromore and across Co. Down.
Heading to Dromore Market Square in Dromore? Down has plenty more to see. Read the Dromore area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.