This year's Festival, will take the theme "Music and Flowers" and will be held over two days on Sunday 25th August and Monday 26th August 2019

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Organisations or individuals wishing to perform or have a trade stand at our 2019 Festival please email friends.markeaton@gmail.com

Traders wishing to attend should complete the booking form.

Schedule of events

Sunday 25th August:-

Festival to be opened by Councillor Roy Webb

In the walled garden:
U3A Ukulele group
Classical Jazz - acoustic quartet
St. Edmunds Bell Ringers
Mick McNaught - folk guitarist
Chrissy - soloist covering 40's to present day
Abbie - soloist covering songs from the musicals

In the Craft Village:
Newhall Band - traditional Brass Band

Monday 26th August:

In the walled garden
Daniel Angelus - singer, songwriter and producer who creates melodramatic cinematic pop and rock.
Luca Vincent - original songs in a math-folk/indie/emo style performed on classical guitar.
Vic - folk, blues, ballads
Sue Woollard & Rob Gibson - folk, country duo
Tom - 60s through to present day
Derbyshire Harp Ensemble

In the Craft Village:
The Remnants - Trio playing a wide range of songs
Deosil Dance Group - American Tribal Style Bellydancers

Also:
Craft fair, plant stalls and numerous other stalls
Refreshments including BBQ
Craft workshop for children.
There will be bird walks round the park on Sunday 11 - 12.30 (and 2  - 3.30 if sufficient demand) and on Monday 11 - 12.30. These will be lead by David Bennett. There is no charge for these walks but donations would be welcomed. Please sign up on the day.

Here are some pictures of the activities from previous 'Dig for Victory' Festivals