Abba Revival
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Festival Marquee
The Swedish super group is as popular and well loved today as it was in its 70’s Heyday, and this year the revered music of Abba comes to the Festival.
See a showcase of Abba’s entire musical career in one breathtaking performance by Abba Revival, without a doubt the best Abba Tribute band in the UK.
Having played some of the most prestigious venues world over, this band now comes to Stockton Heath to provide a big finish to our Festival.
Licensed bar
Please note that this event is now sold out
Admission: £12, £10 (concessions)
Sponsored by: Spire Cheshire Hospital
Presto Puppets perform Rumpelstiltskin
Time: 10.30am and 12pm
Venue: Scout Centre, Parkgate Road
The internationally renowned Presto Puppets are back for the 2012 Festival with their rendition of Rumpelstiltskin. See the mischievous elf journey from his woodland home to fairytale palaces and dark eerie dungeons in this fantastic performance by Britain’s leading puppet masters. Make sure you book early – this is sure to be a family favourite!
Admission: £2, £6 family ticket (entry for 4)
Farmers Market
Time: 10am -6pm
Venue: Mill Lane Field
Tempt your taste buds with a splendid selection of produce including chocolates, cheese, preserves, meat, bread, pastries, organic fruit and vegetables and much, much more. Why not buy yourself a picnic and stay for lunch!
Sponsored by: Urban Building Projects Ltd
Family Dog Show
Time: 11.00am – 1.30pm
Venue: Mill Lane Field
The Merseyside Greyhound Trust host a fun dog show, Dog with the waggiest tail, best puppy, best in show and all your other favourites
Admission: £1/dog (entry fee to Merseyside Greyhound Trust)
Festival Marquee
Family entertainment all day ….
Venue: Festival Marquee
3pm Poetry reading Poets, professional and amateur of all ages are invited to recite their work. There is an open mic event, don’t be shy!
10am – Wired for Sound All are invited to Wired for Sound’s ‘Sing for Fun’ session in the main marquee. Set to be a fantastic event.
Venue: On the Field
Appleton Cricket Club fun skills session and more … 11am – 2.30pm
Earl of Stamford Morris DancersTraditional Morris Dancing at its best – 11am & 2pm
New for 2011, The Arts Tent
Time: All day
Venue: Mill Lane Field
Try you hand at a new skill:
Coffee Au Clay will be in the Arts tent all weekend. Express your creative side by painting some lovely china.
Photography competition – ‘Wildlife’. Exhibition of entries from the 16’s and under and adult competitions. Vote for your favourite. Winners announced at 3pm.
Allotment Open Day
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Venue: Red Lane Allotments
Red Lane Allotments will be holding its annual open day and produce sale – why not take a boat trip to Red Lane from Thorn Marine?
Thorn Marine Boat Trips
Time: All Day
Venue: Thorn Marine
Enjoy a lesiurely boat trip from London Bridge along the Bridgewater canal.
Festival of Praise
Time: 4pm
Venue: St Thomas’s Church
Local churches join together for this service of praise and thanksgiving.
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.
