Pershore Events
2011 Events
30th May - Pershore Carnival
Abbey Park, Pershore
This historic town comes alive as a festival
of fun, with something for the whole family to enjoy. 10am –
5pm.
Contact: Jill McStay (01386) 554925
http://www.visitpershore.co.uk/
11th June - Pershore College Annual Open Day
A fun day out for everyone. Plant produce
sales, activities, demonstrations and competitions. 10am – 4pm.
Contact: Jenna Jack (01926) 318267
jjack@warkscol.ac.uk
12th June - Pershore Open Gardens
A variety of gardens within Pershore town,
opening in aid of National Garden Scheme Charities. Further details
in the yellow book. 1pm – 6pm.
Contact: Jan Garratt (01386) 55319
jangarratt@btopenworld.com
http://www.ngs.org.uk/
29th July – 29th August - Pershore
Plum Festival
Downloadable Pershore
Plum Festival Programme
29th July - Plum Festival Gala Evening
Number 8 Community Arts Centre
Celebrate the start of this unique Plum
Festival by attending a glittering Gala Evening where the 2011 Plum
Princess will be crowned – a prestigious black tie event featuring
outstanding music and dance. Plum Princess competition open to 8-12
year olds. Application forms available from Judith Synnuck on
Contact: (01386) 554397 / (01386) 552984
enquiries@pershoreplumfestival.org.uk
http://www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk/
30th July - Pershore Plum Festival Launch
Plum Alley (Chapman Court)
Grand Festival Opening, Prunella the Pershore
Purple Plum, entertainment, heritage exhibitions. Competitions,
plums and plum products, sausages, jams, soaps, sweets and much
more.
Contact: Pershore Plum Festival (01386)
565373
enquiries@pershoreplumfestival.org.uk
http://www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk/
1st – 30th August - Plums in Art
Pershore Library,
Church Street, Pershore
Plum themed art exhibition promoted by
Pershore Art and Photography Show. Shown in the Library for the
duration of the Plum Festival. Free entry.
Contact: Richard Hinchliffe (01386)
550359
rhhinch@uwclub.co.uk
11th, 18th & 25th August -
Plum Tours
Celebrating the fruit that made Pershore so
famous and as part of the month long Plum Festival – don’t miss
these exciting new guided coach tours. Plum Guides will accompany
every tour and you can be sure they will produce the ‘Plum Goods’
for your entertainment throughout the day. Picking up at various
points throughout the country. Booking is essential. For further
details and to book your seat:
Contact: Dudleys Coaches (01386) 792206
info@dudleys-coaches.co.uk
http://www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk/
19th – 21st August - Pershore Jazz
Festival
Pershore College Campus
Musicians from all over the UK and USA provide
a weekend of quality Jazz to suit all tastes and ages. Four venues
in the delightful grounds of Pershore College with full restaurant
and bar facilities. On site B&B, caravan and camping also
available. Fri £8 8.30pm – Late. Sat £22 11am-11pm. Sun £22 11am –
11pm. Advance concessions available.
Contact: Peter Farrall (01386) 554235
pete.f@pershorejazz.org.uk
http://www.pershorejazz.org.uk/
27th – 29th August - The BIG Plum Music,
Beer and Food Festival
The Angel Inn Hotel, Pershore
Beer, music, boat trips, stalls, crafts and
headline acts.
Contact: The Angel Inn Hotel (01386)
552046
damena@angelpershore.co.uk
http://www.angelpershore.co.uk/
24th August - Party in the Park
Pershore Abbey Park
The Party in the Park event aim to promote all
the good things that go on in Pershore within Wychavon. Back by
popular demand will be a climbing wall, face painters, henna tattoo
artists, stalls and information stands, live music, drumming
workshops, sports taster sessions and much more. 12noon –
4pm.
Full line-up of activities and performances will be announced
shortly.
Contact: Tracey Grubb (01386) 565168
Tracey.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk
29th August - Pershore Plum Fayre Day and
Farmers’ Market
Enjoy a ‘plum day’ out for all the family at
Pershore’s biggest event of the year when it celebrates the fruit
for which it is internationally famous. Attractions throughout the
town include Plum Alley (plums, tastings, advice, plum products
including soaps, sausages and jams). Classic and vintage cars,
award winning farmers’ market, boat trips, arts and crafts. Abbey
tower trips and concert, trade and charity stalls, retail market,
high street shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants are open. New for
2011 lots more childrens activities and improved park and ride
service.
Contact: Visitor Information Centre (01386)
556591 / 565373
enquiries@pershoreplumfestival.org.uk
http://www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk/
17th - 18th September - Wychavon Festival of Brass
Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore
The leading brass band entertainment contest in the Midlands.
10am - 10pm.
Contact: Clive Allen (01386) 870003
allenview@lineone.net
www.festivalofbrass.co.uk
26th November - Pershore Christmas Lights Switch On
Broad Street
Visit between 2-5pm and witness Father Christmas and his
reindeer (3pm), street entertainment, carols, stalls,
facepainting and the lights switch on with fireworks at 4.45pm
Contact: Visitor Information Centre (01386) 556591
www.visitpershore.co.uk
16 December - Pershore Late Night Shopping Event
Latern procession at 5.30pm, live music and live nativity scene,
craft fayre in the Town Hall and shops open until 8.30pm
Contact: www.shoppinginpershore.co.uk
Markets
30th May Spring Bank Holiday Monday
29th August Bank Holiday Monday *
Every Saturday in Chapman Court (Plum Alley) during August
*
* Supporting the Pershore Plum Fesitval
18th December Christmas Market
For more information on these events please
contact:
Steve Knight
Regeneration Team
Telephone: (01386) 565564
Email: steve.knight@wychavon.gov.uk
