Swing Commanders
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Festival Marquee
Making their debut at the Festival is this unique, high-energy quintet which has thrilled audiences in America, Spain, France, Holland and Belgium through its unique presentation of music from the Swing era, with five specialist multi-instrumentalists, four solo voices and a brand new repertoire of old classics!
Go retro for a session of Swing music with a champagne sparkle. They really are the cats with the cream of Forties classics, so get onto that dance floor or just sit back and sample the sweet Swing sensation that is – The Swing Commanders!
Admission: £10
Sponsored by: Rotary Warrington
Oddsocks present Julius Caesar
Time: 7pm (Gardens open at 6.30pm)
Venue: Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden
Always the funniest show of the Festival. Oddsocks famous travelling group are back with their hilarious interpretation of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar performed in the wonderful setting of Grappenhall Heys Walled Gardens. This is a show for the whole family. Guaranteed to have you in stitches from start to finish. There is limited space, so book early for this show.
Rome’s creaking coalition is under strain as the nation’s sporting games are held to honour Emperor Caesar. Will the games be an expensive disaster? Find out with this Togatastic performance!
No bar at this event but the cafe will be open for light refreshments or bring your own picnic.
Admission: £12, £10 (concessions)
Sponsored by: Smart Furnishings
Please note that this event is now sold out
The Wizard of Oz
Time: 2.00pm
Venue: Festival Marquee
M&M Theatrical Production’s adaptation of The Wizard of Oz comes to the Festival this year. With a fantastic set this classic story will have you believing that you’re ‘not in Kansas anymore’.
Admission: £5
Sponsored by: Johnsons Hairdressing
Secret Vintage Tea Party
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Secret Location!!
Celebrate the festival’s 5th bithday at a secret soiree. A fabulous vintage afternoon tea party, at night! Ticket includes glass of fizz, tea, sandwiches and cakes all served in vintage china at a secret location in the area. The location is revealed two days before on facebook and twitter!
Tickets in advance. See www.prettylittletrio.co.uk for more details and the big reveal!
Admission: £15
Arts and Crafts Market
Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Mill Lane Field
Beautiful candles, gifts, cards, clothes, jewellery, perfumes, must have accessories and more … Over 40 stalls selling a beautiful selection of arts and crafts on Mill Lane Common.
All day family entertainment on Mill Lane Field
In the Festival Marquee
10.30am – Big Jo Jingles Popular, fun, music and dance for little ones
3.30pm – Festival Grand Lottery Draw
On the field
Appleton Boys Football Club All are invited to test their footy skills
MJ Cycles MJ Cycles of Latchford present a spectacular Mountain Bike Trials Display
The Mountain bike Trails Display is an acrobatic spectacular that combines balance, dynamics, strength and suspense, featuring UK champion riders Ben Slinger ( 3X World Champion) and Danny Butler (2x European Champion)
Performances at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
Be prepared to be amazed!
www.mjcycles.com
The Arts Tent
Make sure to visit The Arts Tent on Mill Lane Field:
Coffee Au Clay will be in the Arts tent all weekend. Express your creative side by painting some lovely china.
Photography competition – This year the theme is ‘Wildlife’ Exhibition of entries from the ’16 and under’ and ‘Over 16′ competitions. Vote for your favourite.
Local Art Exhibition
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Grappenhall Independent Methodist
Talented local artists exhibit their work. Vote for your favourite. There will also be a chance to buy original work.
Admission: £1
Thorn Marine Boat Trips
Time: All Day
Venue: Thorn Marine
Enjoy a lesiurely boat trip from London Bridge along the Bridgewater canal.
Scarecrow Trail
Time: All Day
The scarecrows will be returning to the village for their week on the town. Look out for your favourite. Voting slips are in the Post Office, Sainsburys and the Co-op.
Warrington Heritage Road Show – Latchford History Group
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Scout Hall, Mill Lane
Take a peep at local history in Photographs Pictures and Images of the past. Latchford History Group are dedicated to preserving the heritage of our districts. We welcome contributions from anyone who can add to our growing collection of photos, memories & maps of Warrington. Just bring them along on the day.
Admission: Free
