Droitwich Spa 2012 Events
St. Richard's Festival and Classic
& Vintage Car Rally - Saturday 5th May
St.
Richard's Festival
Programme
The annual St. Richard’s Festival and Classic and Vintage Car Rally
takes place in Droitwich Spa on Saturday 5th May and is
an ideal day out over the bank holiday weekend.
The event sees the return of medieval favourites “Merrie England”
to Vines Park who will be putting on performances featuring combat
knights, fire juggling, musicand storage. There is also
a medieval encampment giving visitors the chance to try
on armour, make a candle or listen to stories. Other
attractions include a farm animal corner, ferret racing, puppet
shows, craft activities, stalls, canoe taster sessions, canal boat
trips on the Pamela May and the duck race, which takes place at
3.30pm. Keen gardeners will have chance to swap seeds at the
Lido Forest Garden stall and find out more about this
project.
Over 100 classic cars will be parked up throughout the town centre
where visitors can view a wide selection of vehicles through the
ages. The day sees the return of the popular Italian Market
offering a range of foods to tempt taste buds. There will
also be a Craft and Farmers’ Market in Victoria Square and Morris
Dancing to entertain visitors. St. Andrews Church will host a
second hand book sale along with craft stalls.
Visitors to St. Andrews Square Shopping Centre can enjoy maypole
dancing, wandering minstrels, circus skills and an owl display.
Dodderhill Tower will be open during the morning offering
spectacular views over Droitwich Spa.
The event is being organised by Droitwich Spa Area Partnership
and Wychavon District Council in conjunction with other local
organisations. For further information contact Janet Yates on
01386 565355 or e mail janet.yates@wychavon.gov.uk
May
St. Richard’s Festival, Classic and Vintage Car Rally,
Italian Market, Farmers and Craft Market
Saturday 5th May 10am – 4pm (Markets from 9am)
Town
Centre and Vines Park
Medieval merriment, well dressing, entertainment, bird and farm
animal display, canal boat rides and large display of classic and
vintage cars.
Olympic Torch Relay
Thursday 24th May 4 – 6.30pm
Town Centre
Come and celebrate the Olympic Torch coming through Droitwich Spa.
Live music stage, street entertainers and stalls in Victoria
Square.
June, July, August
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Saturday 2nd – Tuesday 5th June.
Town Centre, Vines
Park, Lido Park.
A weekend of celebrations to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee featuring live music, entertainment, real ale bar,
community activities, mini Olympics, craft market, stalls,
children’s funfair, big picnic lunch.
Friar Street Festival
Saturday 9th June 12 – 6pm
Friar Street.
Performance stage, street acts and stalls to celebrate the 300
years of The Old Cock Inn.
Droitwich Spa Summer Festival, incorporating the Music
and Arts Festival and other events
Friday 22nd June – Sunday 8th July
Open air Music and
Arts events in Vines Park and Town Centre. Indoor events in various
pubs/clubs and venues throughout the town. www.droitwichspa.com
Boat Gathering
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June
Droitwich Canal,
Vines Park.
Display of boats, water based activities and demonstrations,
stalls, beer tent and entertainment.
Music and Arts Celebration
Saturday 23rd June 11am – 4pm
Town Centre. Live
music, dance and arts
Party in the Park
Tuesday 21st August 12 – 4pm
Lido Park.
Celebration of the community with groups, live music, W Factor
finalists, face painting and workshops.
September
Salt Fest
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September 11am –
5pm
Town Centre and Vines Park
A weekend to celebrate Droitwich Spa’s association with salt. The
event features the Romans, Salt Alley, Round Heads re-enactment,
live music, beer tent children’s entertainment, street markets,
stalls, art exhibition, activities, boat trips and dog show.
Wychavon Festival of Brass
Sunday 16th September 10am – 10pm
Norbury Theatre and
Droitwich High School.
Enjoy great music and entertainment from some of the best local and
national brass bands. Ticket prices from £5.
www.festivalofbrass.co.uk
