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Welcome to the Festivals, Rallys and Shows page.  Listed here are Festivals, Rally’s and Shows, that although might not necessarily be taking place in Ipswich and near area, they may be considered of interest to those living in Ipswich.  Please note that only local Festivals, Rally’s and Shows ARE included in the Calendar  To help you get to the section you require quickly, please click on one of the links below.

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 Abbeyfest

Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd July

Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds.

A world stage arrives in Suffolk’s Bury St. Edmunds Abbey Gardens with concert attractions for all the family. Acts are still being announced, so stay tuned for more news as it happens.

For instructions and ways of purchasing tickets, visit the Ticket Page. Not sure where we are? consult the Map and plan your journey. All other enquiries please Contact Us Now.

For more information visit: http://www.abbeygardensfestival.co.uk/

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Aldeburgh Carnival

Saturday 18th – Monday 20th August 2012

Aldeburgh is fortunate in being one of the towns that has managed to continue the carnival tradition when so many others have been forced to give up.

Their carnival lasts three days with events for all ages culminating on the third Monday in August with a Traditional Carnival Parade, followed in the evening by a Military Band countermarching in the High Street before leading the Chinese Lantern Procession’ in which anyone can take part, down to the beach for a Spectacular Firework Display.

Aldeburgh Carnival will be 70 years old this year – come and join the party!

For more information Email: info@aldeburghcarnival.com or visit:  http://www.aldeburghcarnival.com/

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Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival

FRIDAY 28th SEPTEMBER: Conference at Snape Maltings entitled Food Security for the Nation and for Suffolk. World population and demand for food is increasing, with more people now living in cities than in the countryside. This is taking place against a background of less water, less land, fewer mineral resources, increasing costs of production and distribution – and an uncertain climate.  In this situation we have to find innovative solutions. Science must be part of it and so must local initiatives, such as food co-operatives, food distribution hubs, allotments, transition towns and food education. All will have a vital role. Speakers at the 2012 Food Security Conference will explain why we need both science and localism to ensure that we do not go hungry in the future.

SATURDAY 29th & SUNDAY 30th SEPTEMBER: A two day extravaganza at Snape Maltings, Snape, Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk  IP17 1SR.  Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm.  A great day out for all the family.  Entrance fees apply which, in 2011 were £7 for visitors aged 13 and over on the gate, £6 if booked in advance.  Ticket price includes a festival programme and cotton shopping bag.  No fees for children aged 12 and under and also free parking!  Dogs are welcome on site but must be kept on leads.  We regret that with the exception of guide dogs, dogs are not permitted in the marquees.

A celebration of locally produced food and drink from here in East Suffolk – over 80 exhibitors offering tastings and explaining more about their businesses and where you can purchase their products all year round!  Two demonstration stages with many celebrity visiting chefs as well as your favourite local chefs.  Musical offerings from Aldeburgh Music and many hands on workshops.  Keep watching the website for up to date information.

SATURDAY 29th – SUNDAY 14th OCTOBER: Festival Fringe over two weeks – over 75 events taking place throughout the region including behind the scenes tours, hands on experiences, events suitable for all the family.  In 2011 local producers, farmers and restaurateurs organised progressive suppers throughout market towns with 3 courses at 3 different restaurants on one evening, cookery demonstrations, farm walks etc. etc.  Book direct with the fringe hosts.  More information will be uploaded from May onwards on the Festival website.

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Aldham Old Tyme Rallye

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th June.

Rallye presented by N.E. Essex Tractor & Engine Club/Earls Colne Scout & Guide Group usually during the month of June at White Colne (8 miles west of Colchester on A1124)

There are: Steam Traction Engines & Miniatures, Vintage Tractors, Stationary Engines, Vintage Cars, Motor Cycles, Commercial & Military Vehicles, Horticultural Machinery, Craft Marquee, WW2 Display, Autojumble, Fairground, Ring Parade, Vintage Auction (Saturday only), Refreshments, Bar & Stalls

  • Open from 10.00am both days
  • Admission is usually in the region of: Adults £5.00 – Accompanied children FREE. 
  • For more information/Enquiries Tel: 01787 312385

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 Alive & V-Dubbin

Friday 8th – Sunday 10th June 2012

Venue: Jimmys Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich IP9 2AR

Trade Stands, Auto Jumble, Toilet & Water Facilities, Various food outlets, Big prize raffle, For Sale area, Climbing wall, Beer Tent, Free Aircool bouncy castle, Free live bands (see website), Free Show & Shine (Sunday), Free Kids Activities, Free Skate ramp, Jimmy’s nature trail, Graffiti workshop

Club and quieter family camping by advanced booking only.  Trade & auto jumble can pre book a plot online.

  • Prices:

Gate: Adult 17+ £25.00 (weekend), £20.00 (1 night) and £7.00 (day)
Gate: Kids 4+ £3.00 (weekend), £2.00 (1 night) and £1.00 (day)
Pre-book adult 17+ £20.00 (weekend), £15.00 (1 night) and £7.00 (day)
Pre-book kids 4+ £3.00 (weekend), £2.00 (1 night) and £1.00 (day)

Paypal and credit cards accepted

  • Opening Times:  Friday 9.00am – 11.00pm, Saturday 9.00am – 11.00pm and Sunday 9.00am – 5.00pm : Weekend and one night includes camping plot advanced bookings by 20th May

Well-behaved dogs welcome on leads.

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Beccles Carnival and Family Fun weekend

Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th August

Beccles Carnival weekend is more than a traditional carnival parade.

Over the Weekend we have lined up a great programme of events for the whole family to enjoy.

Saturday sees teddy bears parade with judging of the best dressed teddy, entertainment with prize giveaways, Glamorous Gran Competition, fun and Games.

With a fancy dress for children, displays and stalls, Sunday sees the Grand traditional Carnival procession through the Beccles Market town leave at 1.00pm to the Beccles Quayside for the static display of vintage classic and steam exhibits, Stocks Fun fair, displays and competitions and entertainment for all the family.

  • Admission via donation

Check out www.becclescarnival.co.uk or follow us on facebook for all up to date information

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Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd April at East Mersea Youth Camp, East Mersea Youth Camp, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester CO5 8SX

Tickets £17.00 pre booked or £20.00 on the gate.  Cars: £20.00 except Blue Badge Holders.  For tickets send chq/ postal order payable to Muddy Bum Club with a sae to 2 Newman Drive, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5SB

  • The Muddy Bum Club is just two people who organize the Bum in the mud rally, We are also BMF and NABD members.
  • A team of around 30 volunteers help staff the event. 
  • The Muddy Bum Club is not a motorcycle club of any description.
  • We are not an MC, MCC, BC or RC also we do not involve ourselves in politics of any kind. 
  • Any surplus monies raised from the rally, after expenses are paid are donated to charity.  
  • Please check out BITM on Facebook for any other updates

We are not in any way connected with the Arse in the grass, formally held on the same site or the condom rally which still is. Although some of the helpers work at both events.  Unlike the condom rally who have a strict no cars policy. (except disabled) we allow cars into our rally (albeit in limited numbers due to lack of hard parking) because we refuse to discriminate against the poor buggers whose bikes are off the road or someone who wants to bring in a couple of kids (our future generation).  However, we do ask that mums and dads keep their kids under control.

  • STRICTLY NO MINIMOTOS OR GLASS ALLOWED ON SITE

More Info Tel: Piglet on 07708419987 – Email:  Piglet@bikershangout.co.uk or visit: http://www.buminthemud.co.uk/

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Bury St Edmunds Annual Christmas Fayre

Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th November.

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre has non-stop entertainment for three days with many different groups, schools and charities performing.

The Christmas Fayre is now famous for its entertainment. With two stages, children’s entertainment and street entertainers there is something for everyone.

The Greene King stage will host three days of music ranging from traditional jazz to modern day rock.

The Cathedral will offer ‘Shopper’s Carol Services’ on Friday and Saturday at 2pm and 3pm and a ‘Living Nativity’ can be found in the Cathedral Courtyard. Santa will be in his grotto in the Abbey Gardens and watch out for many different street artists, choirs and other surprises.

The second stage is the RWS Fm stage inn Charter Square in the Arc Shopping Centre. A great selection of choirs, schools and groups from all around West Suffolk.

The event will be officially opened at 12 noon on Friday 23rd November by the Mayor of St Edmundsbury and the town crier and BBC Radio Suffolk

For more information visit: http://www.burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.uk/

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Bury St Edmunds Festival

Friday 18th – Sunday 27th May 2012 at various locations in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Don’t miss one of East England’s premier arts events, the Bury Festival!

Enjoy over two week’s of arts extravaganza, superb indoor and outdoor programs of all kinds, including music, theater, comedy and poetry. The Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, kite festival, street theater, Mozart requiem at the Cathedral, past & present and other walking tours, samba night, endless exhibitions – all at a single festival. Be part of the “Real Food and Beer Festival at Green King” on the first weekend of the festival. Celebrate and sample excellent local products like cider, sausages, cakes, turkeys, chillies, whiskeys and many more.

The Bury St Edmunds Festival celebrates its 27th year in 2012 and has grown to become one of East Anglia’s best-loved arts events with a varied mix of contemporary and classical music, outdoor concerts, jazz, dance, theatre, film, poetry, talks, walks, workshops, street theatre and much more.

  • Ticket prices vary depending upon event – Tickets usually go on sale at the end of February.

There are also weekday lunchtime concerts, pre-event suppers, art exhibitions, a kite-flying festival, a continental market, video window displays and more.

For more information Tel: 01284 758000 or visit:  www.buryfestival.co.uk/

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Clacton Air Show

Thursday 23 and Friday 24 August

Craft Village, West Greensward, Clacton Seafront, Clacton CO15 1BN @ 11.00am – 5.00pm

A wonderful, well-established and free event.

For more information visit: www.clactonairshow.com

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Classic Car Show

Sunday 12 August

  •   12.00pm – 5.00pm
  • With Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club.

Cost: It’s free to view the cars, as they will be parked outside. However museum admission are: £1 adults, £0.50p Children and free for under 5′s.

  • Felixstowe Museum, View Point Road, Felixstowe, IP11 3TW

For more information visit: www.felixstowe-museum.co.uk

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Colchester Free Festival

Saturday 25th August at 11.00am – 7.00pm

Colchester Free Festival, the outdoor celebration of live music and arts in Colchester takes place in Castle Park.

With bands, DJs, artists, performers, workshops, trade stalls and activities for all the family.

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Copdock Motorcycle Show

Sunday 30th September.

10:00am – 4:00pm at Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8UH

2012 will be the 21st year this show has been held and is probably the largest one day Motorcycle Show in East Anglia.

Ticket Prices (at 2011): On the day: Adults £8.00, Accompanied (under 14) children FREE : Advance tickets £7.00

  •  All proceeds given to local charities.

Up to 250 Classic Motor cycles on show, trophies for winners, wall of Death, major attractions, MC Autojumble galore, tradestands, MC dealers, over 30 club stands and more!

For more information visit: http://www.copdock-cmc.co.uk/

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Friday 4th  May at 4:00pm – Monday May 7th at 2:00pm at Mersea Outdoors, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SX –

Ticket Price:  See Website for Early Bird Offer * Under 11′s FREE.  You can even pay for your tickets in 5 monthly installments!

  • The festival will be on the beach with an indoor stage overlooking the sea from the Bar.
  • There will also be a Marquee for the second Stage outside, and workshops available.
  • The festival will also offer real toilets and warm showers, and welcomes camper vans.

The festivals’ intention is to raise money and awareness for BLISS (helping babies born too soon) – www.bliss.org.uk and NAS (National Autistic Society)  http://www.autism.org.uk/

Family friendly festival. Live Music, Traders, Healers, Workshops, Kids Area : 4 Stages, 40+ Bands, Open Mic, Teen Tent & Circus Skills.

Bigger, Brighter, Better!

For more information including line up visit: http://www.cosmicpuffin.co​.uk/ Find Cosmic Puffin Festival on facebook – http://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmicpuffin

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East Anglian Festival of History

Sunday 26 August and Bank Holiday Monday 27 August

Rougham Airfield, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9LZ

Rougham Festival of History – Rougham Airfield has a strong reputation for large scale events and after the sad death of Sir John Agnew the owner of the airfield in 2011, Oakleigh have been approached by the Airfield to organise a brand new event – a celebration of the history of a region with everything from vintage vehicles and steam engines through to heavy horses and a whole host of historical re-enactment, this is going to be a real must –do destination for the August Bank Holiday weekend

Admission: £7, concessions £6 Children age 5-16 £3, Family Ticket £17 (2 adults and 2 children) – Accompanied children under 5 – absolutely FREE

  • FREE PARKING

Get a discount by purchasing online with PayPal. You don’t even need a PayPal account to buy-just enter your credit or debit card details.

For more information/tickets: http://www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/rougham/

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East Suffolk Country Show

Saturday 1st  and Sunday 2nd  September

Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF

Set in the beautiful grounds of Helmingham Hall, home of the Tollemache family, we are delighted to be hosting the Family Country Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children’s entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.

Also on Sunday at this event, we’re proud to host the Companion Dog Show – so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).

Admission: £7, concessions £6, Children age 5-16 £3, Family Ticket £18 (2 adults and 2 children) – Accompanied children under 5 – absolutely FREE

  • FREE PARKING

Get a discount by purchasing online with PayPal. You don’t even need a PayPal account to buy-just enter your credit or debit card details.

For more information/tickets: http://www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/helmingham/

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Felixstowe Art On The Prom

  • Sunday 2nd September.
  • 10.00am – 4.00pm. 
  •  free to the public.

Art on the prom is a contemporary Art Fair where professional and hobby artists display and sell original work. It takes place on Felixstowe’s popular sea front promenade where the setting adds an extra dimension.

As well as the opportunity to browse or buy original artworks, the Art in the Gardens workshops, which run throughout the day, provide young and old with the opportunity to have a go at creating their own piece in one of the many media available. These include painting, tie-dye, decorative art and willow sculpting.

A variety of professional bands and entertainers perform throughout the day to add to the enjoyment of the occasion.  

Art on the Prom is supported by grants from local councils and organisations as well as sponsorship from local businesses. It is a non-profit making organisation which aims to promote economic well-being, provide cultural and leisure opportunities and foster a pride in our community. 

For more information visit: http://www.artontheprom.org

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Felixstowe Carnival

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August.

For more information visit: http://www.felixstowecarnival.org

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Festeaval

Friday 4th – Monday 7th May

Brand new exclusive boutique festival of acoustic music, vintage stalls, gourmet BBQ and Adams beer tent in the heart of the beautiful riverside town of Woodbridge, Suffolk, powered by the sun (solar) with the Blue Bus Tour & The Tea Hut.

Entering into just our second year, ‘festeaval’ has been noted as a ‘must go to’ event with the highest standard of performances in the area. It really is a mini festival for all the senses! Showcasing only the best, hand picked artists mingled in with internationally celebrated stars.

Each spring bands, Singer-song writers, poets and DJ’s descend on a beautiful meadow behind the fantastic Tea Hut in Woodbridge, Suffolk for its new annual festival, in the sun, for four days.

With a mention to fire dancers, stilt-walkers, poets, string quartets, comedy plays, magic shows, and even a little Opera, beer tent, BBQ, Beanbags, Board games, colourful lights and locally sourced festival market stalls, swap shops, and vintage clothes, this family friendly mini music festival is buzzing with life, quality, colour and sound.

Line Up so far: Beth Orton, Turin Brakes, Bastille, Ryan Keen, Kal Lavelle, Kevin Pearce, Emily and the Woods, Novas Basement, Adrian Duffy, Ruby and The Ribcage, Bang Stroke Blow, Hot Feet, Sam Brookes, Artwork, Smoke Feathers, Jake Morley, Tiny Dragons, Ady Johnson, Phoria, Antonio Lulic, Holy Moly and the Crackers, Al Lindsay, Ben Osborne DJ, Fiona Bevan, Al Lewis, Jon Hart Band, Robert Brown, The Ballina Whalers….and many more to be announced.

Opening times: Friday 4th May 6pm-1am, Saturday 5th May 12 noon-1am, Sunday 6th May 12 noon-1am & Monday 7th May 12 noon-22:00

Weekend Tickets: 100 x early early bird tickets only £45. (sold out), 200 x standard tickets only £55 & 250 x on the door tickets only £60

Day tickets: (For sale on the door only), Friday £15, Saturday £18, Sunday £18 & Monday £18: kids under 7 go free, 16yrs or under: Curfew is 9pm everyday. 

  • No dogs (except blind dogs)

Tickets are available from: The Tea-hut box office (collection only but tickets can be kept at the box office till the event) 01394 384538:   The Angel (collection only), 01394 382660:  The Cross (collection only), 01394 389076:  Online from:

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 Festival of Classics and Sports Cars

Sunday 5th August.

Held at Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Nr Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6EF between 10.00am – 5.00pm with proceeds going to EACH.

Held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC)

The event attracts classic and sports car owners who exhibit their cars some of which parade up and down the main drive on the two concourse runs throughout the day.

Over 700 vehicles attend, representing the last 10 decades of motoring history, including many from Britain’s motoring heyday – marques on display included Alvis, Bristol, Jensen, AC Riley, Armstong Sideley, Lea Francis, Crossley, BSA, Lagonda, Lanchester and Gordon Keeble.

The oldest vehicle seen on display was a 1914 Ford Model T and the latest sports car models have included the Chevrolet Corvette and a Ford Mustang as well as Ferraris’ and Porsche.

This amazing collection of vehicles is displayed against the magnificent back drop of Helmingham Hall and its surrounding moat which sits in the middle of the ancient deer park.

Tickets: Adults £8.00, Children (7+) £3.00 – Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £20.00

For more information Tel: 01473 890799 or visit: http://www.helmingham.com/eventsasp2.asp?ID=14

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 Grand Henham Steam Rally

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th September.

By kind permission of the Sixth Earl of Stradbroke

10.00am – 6.00pm at Henham Park, near Southwold, Suffolk.  2012 will be the 37th Grand Henham Steam Rally!

Admission is usually in the region of: £9.00, accompanied children under 14 FREE – FREE car parking : Caravan Prices are usually £40.00 for the weekend (Fri-Mon) including 2 rally passes.  Extra weekend passes for caravanners available: £15.00 each

A great day out for all the family!

All profits in aid of charity- For more information visit: http://www.henhamsteamrally.com

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Hadleigh Show

173rd Hadleigh Show taking place on Saturday 19th May 2012 between 8.00am – 6.00pm at Holbecks Park, Hadleigh, Nr Ipswich IP7 5PE

A fun day out for all the family!

The Hadleigh Show is a popular country show which aims to promote agriculture and country life.

Tradestands vary from farm machinery and fertilizers to commercial enterprises selling country clothing, garden plants and furniture, cars and country crafts etc.,

Livestock and equestrian competition classes, clay pigeon shooting, gun dog scurry, funfair, food hall, flower arranging demonstrations, art show, rural craft marquee, sheep shearing demonstrations, art show and many more attractions can be found on the showground together with various refreshment stalls and a licensed bar to cater for your needs.

Ticket Prices:  Adult £8.00 (online) £10.00 (on the gate), Senior Citizens £6.00 (online) £8.00 (on the gate), Children 5 – 16 £4.00 (online) £5.00 (on the gate), Under 5′s are free, Family passes (2 adults & 3 children) £23.00 (online) £25.00 (on the gate).

  •  FREE CAR PARKING

For more information and tickets visit: www.hadleighshow.co.uk

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 Harvest at Jimmys

Not taking place in 2012, but should be back in 2013.

Usually takes place during the month of September at Jimmys Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Nr Ipswich IP9 2AR

Food and music has long been a match made in heaven and ‘Harvest’ will be a magical, end of the summer celebration of both.

There is an abundance of sustainable, delicious food, cooking demonstrations from top Chef Personalities, endless kid’s entertainment and of course, some of the best bands around.

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Heveningham Hall Country Fair

Details not known/confirmed (April 12) Will update as soon as known – or you can visit their website below:

Usually held on a Sunday during the month of July between 10:00am – 6:00pm at Heveningham Hall, Heveningham, Suffolk.

Heveningham Hall is an 18th century estate set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside.

The Fair has been running for over 10 years and attracts over 8,000 people.

Organised by a dedicated team of local volunteers, all proceeds go to the six village communities adjoining the estate and other worthy causes.

There’s something for everyone from dancing diggers to children’s entertainments. Come and join us!  For more information visit: http://www.countryfair.co.uk/

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Ipswich Arts Festival

Friday 15th June – Saturday 14th July.

Ipswich becomes the cultural focus for arts in the region, with a full programme of events from music and drama through to visual art, film, and literature by national and locally based organisations and artists.

One central event is The Music Day, a free family event, showcasing many acts on the local music scene, with six stages set in the surroundings of Christchurch Park and Mansion. This includes plenty of activities for children, including a small fairground.

There is an eclectic mixture of attractions, performances and events that appeal to a wide audience. Dance, visual arts, poetry, music, theatre, literature, opera, and cinema, are amongst the 60 plus events on offer.

For more information visit: http://www.ip-art.com/

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Ipswich Beer Festival

Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th August.

The Ipswich Beer Festival run by Ipswich CAMRA used to be held during the month of October at The Corn Exchange.  In 2011 it was held in August and relocated to Orwell Quay at The Wet Dock, Ipswich, it will be held here again, in 2012.

The Biggest Beer Festival currently held in Suffolk

British draught beers, traditional ciders and perry, Belgian & German beers, lots of food, seating area and souvenir glass.

For more information visit: http://www.suffolkcamra.co.uk/ipswich/ipswich_beer_festival.htm

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Ipswich Christmas Craft & Food Fair

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November

Trinity park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich IP3 8UH @ 10:30 – 5pm

What a fantastic way to start the festive season with this great chance to get ahead of yourself and stock up early with some cracking Christmas gifts. We will have a wonderful range of arts, crafts, food and drink as well as our very own team of reindeer! We look forward to welcoming you!

Admission: £4, concessions £3
Children under 16 – absolutely FREE – cheaper if you order online.

FREE PARKING

Get a discount by purchasing online with PayPal. You don’t even need a PayPal account to buy-just enter your credit or debit card details.

For more information/tickets: http://www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/ipswich/

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 Ipswich Music Day

Sunday 1st July

Part of The Ipswich Arts Festival.  This huge event normally takes place on the first Sunday in July between 12.00pm – 8.00pm at Christchurch Park, Ipswich.

A free family event, although donations are gratefully received, showcasing many acts on the local music scene, with six stages set in the surroundings of Christchurch Park and Mansion. Plenty of activities for children, including a small fairground.  For more information visit: www.ip-art.com/

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 Jimmy’s Sausage and Beer Festival

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July

Jimmy’s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich IP9 2AR

For details will be added here once known.

http://www.jimmysfarm.com/index.cfm/fa/news.detail/News_ID/609

 

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 Jubilee 2012

Plans are now well under way for Stowmarket’s celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Monday June 4th 2012

STOWMARKET’S ‘NUMBER ONE’ EVENT!

A day long, free admission event with live music, dance, speciality acts, lighting of one of the national chain of beacons and a firework finale.  From 1.00pm to 10.30pm on the Recreation Ground Stowmarket, Suffolk.

There’ll be lots of stalls, a stunning selection of ‘classic car’ exhibits, a fun fair and most importantly the biggest stage ever put on the Recreation Ground. We’ve already booked several acts to appear, and local bands are signing up to be part of this unique event.

We promise that, during the course of the day, you’ll hear at least one ‘Number One Hit’ from every one of the sixty years of the Queen’s reign. That’s a guaranteed minimum of sixty ‘Number One Hits’ during the nine and a half hour event.

Bookmark our website now and come back soon to watch plans developing:  http://www.jubilee2012.org/

As soon as more details are known they will be included here.

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Kelvedon Free Music Festival

  • Saturday 14th July.
  • The Recreation Ground, at The Chase just off Kelvedon High Street
  • 10:00am – 11:00pm

This one day FREE community festival, which will be in its 14th year in 2012, has grown bigger and bigger over the years and there are now two stages including the original truck stage.

Musicians are predominantly Essex-based and there will also be various street entertainers.

  • On site – There is a craft fair in a marquee, a barbecue, and a beer tent plus other hot and cold food and drink.

For more information visit http://www.kelvedonfreemusicfestival.co.uk/news.php

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Kesgrave Music Festival

Saturday 4th August

Between 11.45am – 10.45pm at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Nr Ipswich in memory of Kate Moyes.

Tickets:   Tickets to the Kesgrave Music Festival are £5.00 each, 14′s and under get in free. They are available to buy from The Bell Inn, Main Road, Kesgrave, online via Paypal: http://www.kesgravemusicfestival.com/tickets.php  or you can just pay on the gate!

In 2011 there were 4,000 people attend this event and £12,000 was raised for St Elizabeth Hospice, and £250 for East Anglian Air Ambulance

For more information Email: info@kesgravemusicfestival.com or visit: www.kesgravemusicfestival.com

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Latitude

Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th July.

Held at  Henham Park Estate, Beccles, Suffolk – Tickets cost around £210  for a weekend adult ticket and they generally go on sale in Spring.   Latitude has the capacity for 25,000 people.

Latitude isn’t just about music, but has a full spectrum of art including film, comedy, theatre, cabaret, dance, poetry, literature and art together for a fun-filled, cultural adventure by the sea.

In the past children aged 12 or under have been eligible for free tickets when accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

  • 2012 will be its seventh year.

Latitude has four stages dedicated to showcasing an eclectic line-up of established bands and budding new acts, with a stage nestled in a clearing in the woods, and another beside a lake.

There are also arenas showcasing comics, filmmakers, visual artists, poets, authors, actors, directors and dancers

  • A hidden Stage which hosts intimate performances during the day, and music to dance the night away after dark.

Childrens Arena where kids can enjoy books, art, music, theatre, heaps of participation and fun, from circus skills to handmade crafts to an appreciation of the woodland setting and the nature within it.

  • Teens can also expect a full programme of events to keep them stimulated and entertained.

Baby and Toddler chill out tent including a soft play area, free sunscreen, baby changing, food warming facilities and more.

Boutique babysitting : Latitude offers dedicated fully qualified festival childcare professionals who will provide bespoke childcare at a ‘mini festival’ of their own the Boutique Babysitting kids club.

Family campsite : There is a dedicated family campsite, for families with children under 13 (who can attend for FREE) within the public camping area and also a family campervan area within family camping.

For more information visit:  http://www.latitudefestival.co.uk/2011/
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LeeStock Music Festival

Sunday 3rd June.

The White Horse, North Street, Sudbury, Suffolk for 2 days.

LeeStock (www.leestock.org) is now in its fifth year and was set up in memory of our friend, Lee Dunford, who sadly passed away in 2006 aged just 21.  We raise money for the Willow Foundation who helped Lee towards the end of his life and have consistently grown the festival year on year bringing us to June 3rd 2012.

We are delighted to have secured Wheatus (Teenage Dirtbag, A Little Respect) and Babybird (You’re Gorgeous, Candy Girl, The F-Word), as well as welcoming back Mark Morriss of The Bluetones and (Slight Return, The Fountainhead, Marblehead Johnson) and Nigel Clark of Dodgy (Good Enough, Staying Out for The Summer).

Tickets are just £20.00 and Ipswich is only about forty minutes from the venue in Sudbury! 

For more information/tickets visit: www.leestock.org

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LiveandKicking Music Festival

Monday 4 June 

AFCC Sudbury are holding their third “LiveandKicking” Music Festival on Jubilee Bank Holiday Monday 4th June, from 12.30pm until 10.30pm at The MEL Group Stadium Sudbury.

The music will be provided by three of the best ‘Tribute’ Acts around in “Bon Giovi”, “Coldplace”, and “The Committed”, along with Lady GaGa and Katy Perry performed by the returning “Charlotte Hopley”. Also appearing will be a number of local musicians.

It is an event for all the family. As well as music there are many free and entertaining things for children to experience in the ‘Kids Activity Village’.

The MEL Group Stadium is a first class, well-equipped venue for all your needs, with a number of outlets serving different varieties of food and drink, both hot and cold. There is of course ice cream for the young. Alcoholic drinks including a ‘Special Festival Real Ale’ being available in the spacious King’s Marsh Suite.

The Festival will help everyone enjoy the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations, so why not come and enjoy the fun.

Tickets are priced at £35 for a family, £15 adults, £5, 5 years to 16 years, under fives free, these are available from AFC Sudbury 01787 376213 or visit the website http://liveandkicking.afcsudbury.com/AFC_LIVE&KICKING/ENTER_LIVE&KICKING_WEBSITE.html

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 Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 2012.

The dates have been moved to a first ever weekend date to accommodate the Olympic Games.

Held along the sea front, along one of East Anglia’s finest beaches, the coastline provides a natural coastal amphitheatre that is a great venue for watching the thrilling aerial displays!  With over four hours of precision and breathtaking flying displays again, our sea front is transformed for the two days of the Festival.

There is something for everyone whatever age, with funfairs, rides, simulators, stalls, caterers, trade stands, music and above all a great family atmosphere!

  • Flying usually starts at around 12 noon.

You will be asked for a minimum of £2.00 per person – awesome value for money for a great family day out!

For more information visit: http://www.lowestoftairfestival.co.uk/

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Manningtree Vehicle Show: The Revival

Saturday, 16 June 2012:  10:30am until 4.00pm

Lawford Football Club, School Lane, Lawford, CO11 2JA

Large collection of Classic Cars, Modern Cars, Hot Rods, Bikes, Trikes, Scooters, Trucks and Military Vehicles plus lots more.

  • Autojumble & Stalls
  • Bar & Food Units
  • All day live entertainment provided by DeJavu, 50′s Rock & Roll Band complete with themed dancers.
  • Display Arena
  • Childrens Corner & Entertainment
  • Live Art Display provided by Brave Art Scotty
  • And Lots More

Ample Parking

Prices: Family Ticket £5 (Admits 2 Adults & 3 Children), Adults £2.50, Concessions £1.00

A Perfect Start to Fathers Day Weekend

Follow us on our facebook page for all updates: http://www.facebook.com/manningtreecarshow

For more information contact : 0781 652 9877

To anyone that wants to show their vehicle you are welcome to pre-book in or turn up on the day.

This is a fundraising event with all funds being donated to Market Field School in Elmstead Market and Lawford Football Club.

* JOIN US FOR THIS BRILLIANT FAMILY DAY OUT *

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 Maritime Ipswich Festival

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August

Will be held during the month of August at Ipswich Quayside, Ipswich Docks,  Ipswich Marina Port, Ipswich Waterfront for two days between 10.00am – 6.00pm both days.

Celebrating all things nautical, this exciting free festival brings together Ipswich’s Waterfront maritime past, present and future.

Visitors can enjoy a range of activities right along Ipswich Waterfront, from Stoke Bridge to Orwell Quay.

Discover visiting vessels, period and modern re-enactments, dance performances, displays and stalls, live traditional music, food and drink festival, fireworks and much more.

This Maritime Festival is run in partnership with Ipswich Borough Council, Associated British Ports, Ipswich Waterfront Action, The Old Gaffers Association and Ipswich Maritime Trust

For more information please visit: http://www.waterfrontaction.co.uk/MaritimeIpswich.html#

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Mersea Island Scooter Rally 20th Anniversary

Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September

East Mersea Youth Camp, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SX

You can now buy advance tickets via pay pal at enquiries@colchesterdvlc.co.uk  please ensure you include your address.

Tickets via cheque will be available from March.

Advance tickets cost £15 each and car parking tickets cost £10 each.

If you are arriving by scoot please don’t buy a ticket as you will only be charged £10 on the gate

Info to follow as and when we book bands etc. Confirmed so far, New Town Kings, Springtide Cavalry, Dodgy, The Dualers, Spunge and Small Fakers. Scorcher, Darkside and silent disco confirmed.

  • Can promise our 20th anniversary will be very special!

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Mersea Motor Madness

Sunday 10 June: Gates open at 9.00am

The AHRA presents the 16th MERSEA MOTOR MADNESS

Mersea Outdoors Centre, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester CO5 8SX

  • £8 per car
  • £4 per bike
  • TRADE STANDS

Enquiries & bookings call Aaron on 0792 052 1375 (he may be at work so please leave a message & he’ll call you back!)

  • Kids Play Area
  • Licensed Bar
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Live music from: The Rogue Traders
  • Awards for best cars
  • AHRA Donation to charity

For more information visit: http://www.actonhotrod.com/#/our-mersea-show/4533192031

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Mid & West Suffolk Show

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July

The Mid & West Suffolk Show is open 10.00am – 5.00pm and we welcome dogs on a lead at all times to enjoy the show!

The Show takes place in the heart of Suffolk’s countryside and is packed full with local entertainment, activities, shopping and crafts to ensure you have a spectacular day out.

We invite you to join us at The new and improved Mid Suffolk Showground, Stonham Barns to be part of the Largest Calendar date of our year, full of superb action packed arena demonstrations and displays, including a thrilling motorcycle display team, a highly impressive demonstration by the very rare and beautiful Suffolk Punches, superbly entertaining Sheep Dogs and an exhilarating Bird of Prey display to name but a few of the many attractions this show has to offer you.

Tickets:   Prebooked: Adults – £5.00, Children (4 years-16years) – £3.00, Concession (NUS & Senior Citizens) – £4.00, Under 4’s – FREE, Family (2 x Adults up to 3x children) – £15.00

On The Gate:  Adults – £6.00, Children (4 years-16years) – £4.00, Concession (NUS & Senior Citizens) – £5.00, Under 4’s – FREE, Family (2 x Adults up to 3x children) – £18.00

Why not on the day upgrade your ticket for £1.00 per person to go into Suffolk Owl Sanctuary!  (Usually £7.50 for Adults & £5.00 Children)

Location: Mid Suffolk Showground, Stonham Barns, Pettuagh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT

For more information and tickets visit:  http://www.midandwestsuffolkshow.co.uk/

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Middy in the War Years

Sunday 6th & Monday 7th May: 11.00am – 5.00pm both days.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Suffolk IP14 5PW

Between 1904 and 1952, the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway served the rural communities between Haughley and Laxfield, but it was during WW2 that it became a vital part of the local war effort, carrying supplies for the two American bomber bases at Horham and Mendlesham. Men and materials were carried, and on occasion even bombs trundled along this quaint little rural line!

To celebrate this period of the railways history, the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum at Wetheringsett will once again be holding its annual Middy in the War Years event over the early May bank holiday weekend. So feel free to dress up, and come along to join us for a weekend of fun, 40’s nostalgia and to relive a slice of local history with a few bangs along the way!

Visitors to Middy in the War Years will be able to enjoy:

  • Rides on our  Victorian era coaches pulled by steam locomotive
  • A range of WWII era military vehicles including rides
  • WWII era exhibitions including a wartime naval land observation post
  • Period re-enactments
  • Swing/Jive dance demos
  • Refreshment room
  • Real ale bar

For more information please call Tel:  01449 766899 (Weds only) or visit: http://www.mslr.org.uk/

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 Music On The Green – Martlesham

Saturday 21st July 2012

Between 10:30am – 10:30pm on Martlesham Village Green.

Admission is FREE although there is plenty of opportunity to make donations to the selected charities.

Music is provided from two stages, with bands alternating continuously between them from 10:30am to 10:30pm, with just a short break for drawing the raffle.

As well as fantastic music, Music on the Green provides the venue for a host of other entertainments including . . .

  • Car Boot Sale from 8:00am – all day
  • Children’s entertainment in the pavilion (throughout the afternoon)
  • Kiddies’ Corner with inflatables and roundabouts
  • A variety of stands and sideshows
  • Refreshments, including outside bar provided by The Douglas Bader

Music On The Green is a NO GLASS EVENT. You can still bring your own drinks but please ensure they are in plastic bottles or containers with plastic cups. There will be a fully-equipped bar on the Green for people to buy drinks. Security checks will take place on the gates to enforce the ‘no glass’ rule.

For more information visit: http://www.motg.co.uk/ or Email: info@motg.co.uk

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 Orwell Bluegrass Festival

Friday 11th – Sunday 13th May 2012

Hallow Tree Scout Camp, Ipswich IP10 0JP.  Site will be open from Thursday 10th – Monday 14th May. 

What started out as being a bit of indulgence for two old East Anglians who liked to hear bluegrass music without travelling to the four corners of the UK, has now become a structured and “organised” weekend. We love it, but never thought that we could become so focused on one thing, and still be enjoying ourselves.

The Hallow Tree venue is close to Ipswich and has loads of space.  Hallow Trees Camp Ground has fantastic facilities, with several large halls alongside smaller rooms for workshops and our huge Concert tent which will seat 500.

This year we are hosting more concerts than ever and you can buy individual tickets for each gig but you will only get the full festival experience with a weekend ticket.

Ticket Prices are usually in the region of: All Weekend: Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Camping: £43 : Friday Night Ticket: £16: Saturday Day Ticket: £13 : Saturday Night Ticket: £15 : Saturday Day/Night: £26 : Sunday: £13

The site will be open from Thurs 12pm till Monday 12pm. If you arrive on Thursday (which we would recommend) we are charging £5.00 per person which is donated to the Scout Movement for their help with the Festival.

For more information Email: orwellbluegrass@hotmail.co.uk or visit: http://www.orwellbluegrass.co.uk

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Peasenhall Pea Festival/OlymPEA Games

Sunday 15 July @ 11.00am – 4.00pm

  • Peasenhall, Suffolk

This year Peasenhall Pea Festival committee will be hosting the Peasenhall Olympea Games 2012. Events include World Pea podding championships, Pea Shooting, Pea throwing, Lots of Pea eats, and other whacky pea themed games, competitions and treats.

Great family fun day out with all things Pea. 

For more details please visit www.peasenhallpeafestival.co.uk  or contact Sally Tompkins on 01728 660457 or Email: sallytompkins@gmail.com

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PULSE Fringe Festival

Friday 25th May – Saturday 9th June 2012.

The New Wolsey Theatre invites audiences to support new talent and to contribute to the development of work en route to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

More details to be included here and the calendar.

For more information visit: http://www.pulsefringe.com

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Robin Hood Game and Country Show

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October

9.30am – 5.00pm @ Trinity Park (Ex Suffolk Showground), Ipswich IP3 8UH

The Suffolk Game and Country Shows are an annual 2-day family event, held at the Trinity Park Showground.

The day prides itself on being the largest County Fair of its kind, with a tremendous number of stalls and events within.

The Game and Country area provides gun dog shows, scurries, an air-rifle range, dog racing, ferrets, sheep sheering and lots more country orientated attractions.

There is also an ‘All About Dogs’ show in the adjoining field including dog shows, tricks, games, assault courses, shopping and loads more.

Tickets:  Adults (online) £7.00 (gate) £10.00, Concessions (online) £6.00 (gate)  £7.50, Children (under 16) (online) FREE (gate) £3.00

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Steamboat Folk Weekend

Saturday 16th June at 1.00pm until Sunday 17th June 2012 at 8.00pm.

The Steamboat, 78-80 New Cut West, IP2 8HW Ipswich,

The annual folk weekend returns!

Acts confirmed so far: Roy Metté, The Medlars, Vicky Swan and Jonny Dyer Survivors’ session

More details to follow as further acts are confirmed.

We are hoping to have morris dancing as usual on Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes and there is some great music lining up.

For more information visit: http://www.irfmf.org.uk/

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StowBlues

Saturday 1st June

(part of Stowmarket Festival) at the Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket

The free blues festival at the Museum of East Anglian Life returns with a well stocked real ale bar. The line-up is as follows:

  • 2.00pm Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective
  • 3.00pm Second Hand Blues
  • 4.00pm Electra
  • 5.00pm Absolution
  • 6.15pm Back Porch
  • 7.30pm Blues Situation
  • 8.45pm Saiichi Sugiyama Band

http://www.stowmarketfestival.co.uk

http://www.stowfest.co.uk

http://www.stowmarket.org

http://www.twitter.com/stowfestival

www.facebook.com/pages/Stowmarket-Festival/195555950469893

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 Stowfest

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June.

An event for real music lovers, there’s everything from ska to bluegrass at this year’s StowFest which runs from 12.00pm to 11.00pm on the Saturday and 12.00pm to 10.00pm on the Sunday.

Visit www.stowfest.co.uk for details of the lineup.

The event is again set to be held at Chilton Fields, Stowmarket, having successfully moved to the venue in 2011.

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Strawberry Fayre

Saturday 30 June @ 10.00am – 3.00pm

Alder Carr Farm, Needham market, Suffolk IP6 8LX

Come and enjoy the fun of the fayre this summer down at Alder Carr!

Our annual strawberry fayre is all in aid of Macmillan cancer support this year.

There will be strawberry goodies galore, as well as food and craft stalls, children’s face painting, a huge inflatable mega-slide, Barn Cafe BBQ, pony rides and lots more!

  • Entry is free and there will be plenty of car parking on the day!

For more information visit: http://www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk

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Stowmarket Carnival

Friday 13th – Sunday 15th July.

Stowmarket Carnival is usually held for 3 days during the month of July.

Its a complete charity organisation, which raises money for lots of local charities.

Stowmarket Carnival features a wide range of stalls, entertainment and attractions for all ages – and part of this is great live music. Here’s the lineup for this year:

Friday 13th July:  8.00pm: Regency Gentlemen.

Saturday 14th July:  8.00pm: Ska’d for Life.

Sunday 15th July:  1.30pm: Sim Pattison, 2.00pm: Lydia Lockyer, 2.30pm: Joe Gibbings, 3.00pm: Tiny Dragons, 4.00pm: Zoom Club & 5.00pm: Housework

Please see the stowmarket carnival facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74538321797 or visit www.stowmarketcarnival.co.uk

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 Stowupland Music on the Green

Saturday 30th June.

12:00pm – 11:00pm @  Stowupland Village Green, Nr Stowmarket IP14 4AR

Fun for the whole family with Live Music, Stalls, Bouncy castle, Real Ale, beer, wine, BBQ, Refreshments.

Entry to the event is free! Starts at Noon with music from 1.00pm. 

For more information visit our Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=188225081526&ref=ts

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 Suffolk Dog Day

Sunday 29th July 2012

Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Nr Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6EF, between 10.30am – 5.00pm – Classes start at 12.30pm

Top Day For Dogs – Organised on behalf of The Suffolk Foundation

There are fun dog classes with great prizes, agility, dog scurry and lots of attractions and trade stands to keep everyone entertained.

Highlights include:  Fun Dog classes for everyone to enter with great prizes and celebrity judges in the Main Ring, Agility Ring, The Suffolk Ring, Activities for you and your dog, Children’s activities, More than 80 stalls selling everything from dog accessories to cheese, Catering Village, teas and cakes and Adnams Boat Bar, Entertainments and demonstrations.  What’s more, included within the ticket price is entry to Helmingham Gardens.

Classes for all begin at 12.30, but register and come early, look around the many stalls, enjoy refreshments and the entertainments and the grounds are great for a “walkies.”

For more information/tickets visit: http://www.suffolkdogday.com/

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 Suffolk Game and Country Fair

Sunday 6th & Monday 7th May.

Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 OBT

Over the weekend a host of rural displays and trade stands descend upon this beautiful corner of rural Suffolk to offer visitors an authentic insight into the countryside and rural pursuits.

In the large main arena, there is a full programme of events to keep all the family entertained – marvel at the grace of the birds of prey as they swoop overhead or watch the dedication of the gundogs as they are put through their paces.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Elizabethan Little Glemham Hall by kind permission of Major Hope-Cobbold, the Suffolk Game and Country Fair offers a vast range of rural attractions for all the family, and with free entry for children under 13, it’s a great value family day out.

Gates open at 9.00am and entry is usually (2011) £8.00 for adults, children under 13 go free. FREE PARKING – Little Glemham Hall is clearly signposted off the A12, approximately eight miles north of Woodbridge.  For more information visit: http://www.suffolkgamefair.co.uk/

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 Suffolk Pride 2012

Saturday 16th June

Suffolk Pride is back for 2012!  Suffolk Pride returns to Christchurch Park, Ipswich on the 16th June 2012 from 1PM until 7PM on what promises to be a day full of fun, diversity, laughter, celebration, live music and performance for everyone.

Get Involved With Suffolk Pride:

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Suffolk Show

Thursday 7th & Friday 8th June

Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich IP3 8UH

The Suffolk Show is the County’s biggest annual event and offers a great day out for all the family.

The Show is a true celebration of the best of Suffolk; whether it’s our thrilling ring displays, our livestock and equine champions, our finest food and drink produce, our sporting heroes or our stunning homes and gardens.

There is plenty for families to do.

Dogs. The Suffolk Agricultural Association has introduced a strict no dog policy. Dogs, except registered assistance dogs, are not permitted on the Showground or in the car parks and should not be left in cars.

Ticket Prices in 2011 were:  Adult: Gate Price: £19.00 – Online Price: £17.00, Senior Citizens (60+): Gate Price: £17.00 – Online Price: £15.00, Children 4 – 16 yrs: Gate Price: £7.00 – Online Price: £5.50, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children – parking only included on pre-show tickets): Gate Price:  £43.00 – Online Price:  £40.00, Car Park Ticket: Gate Price:  £5.00 – Online Price:  £4.00

More details will be added here when known.  For more information visit: http://www.suffolkshow.co.uk/

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Suffolk Young Farmers Country Fair

Sunday 15 April @ 10.00am – 4.30pm

Easton Farm Park Easton Farm Park Easton ,IP13 0EQ

Suffolk Young Farmers Country Fair – Horse Show including showing, show jumping & gymkhana

Kennel Club Companion Dog Show with Novelty & Pedigree Classes Suffolk Five Rivers Dog Agility.

Have a go and display Vintage Tractors Tradestands Chainsaw Men Display Rare Breeds Livestock Police Drugs Dogs Display and much much more….

  • Entry £2 adults, under 16′s free (separate entrance to Easton Farm Park).

Further info contact Suffolk YFC office: office@suffolkyfc.com or 01473 785547

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 Tendring Hundred Show

Saturday 14th July 2012

Lawford House Park, Nr Manningtree, Essex.

The Tendring Hundred Show attracts crowds in the region of 25,000 each year and is a wonderful day out for all the family, full of interest, entertainment, education, and local country colour!

Open and Closing Times : Gates open to the general public at 8.00am : Showing Classes begin in the Main Ring at 8.00am : Tradestands open from 9.30am until 6.00pm : Gates to the Showground close at 6.00pm.

Parking is FREE. A forward disabled parking area is available for Blue Badge Holders.

Tickets:  Adult Ticket £16.00 (at the gate) £13.00 (in advance), Senior Ticket (60 years and over) £12.00 (at the gate) £10.00 (in advance), Child Ticket (5 – 15 years) £8.00 (at the gate) £7.00 (in advance), Child under 5 – FREE, Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £40.00 (at the gate) £35.00 (in advance)

Note: One companion is admitted onto the Showground free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability necessitates a carer.

  • Tickets will be available to purchase online and via post from May 2012

2011 Attractions & Events included: Art Show, Craft and Shoppers Marquee, Food Hall, Education Tent, The Countryside and Conservation Area, Flower Tent, Cavy (Guinea Pig) Show, Equestrian Classes, Goat Show, Pigeon Show, Poultry Show, Rabbit Show, Rat Show, Sheep and Cattle Classes, Vintage Car Show, Vintage Engine, Historical Vehicles & Tractor Display and much more!

More details will be added here when known.  For more information visit: http://www.tendringshow.co.uk

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 The Colchester Country Show

Easter Weekend, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th and Monday 9th April

The Castle Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 1YG

Open: 10.00am – 5.00pm

We return once again to Castle Park, right in the heart of the town for the annual Family Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children’s entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.

Also on Monday at this event, we’re proud to host the Companion Dog Show – so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).

  • Admission:

Adults: £6.00, Concessions £5.00
Children age 5 – 16:  £3.00
Family Ticket:  £15.00 (2 adults and 2 children)
Accompanied children under 5 – absolutely FREE

Get a discount by purchasing online with PayPal. You don’t even need a PayPal account to buy-just enter your credit or debit card details.

For more information about the Fair/tickets and Companion Dog Show visit:  http://www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/colchester/

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The Cromer & Sheringham Crab & Lobster Festival

Friday 18 – Sunday 20 May

A feast of fun, food, art, music, heritage and entertainment.

The Festival is a weekend celebration of the coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham and their essential crab and lobster fishing industries.

Over the weekend numerous free, accessible and fun events take place to raise money for local charities.

The aims of the Festival are to involve people who live and work in the area helping foster a real sense of community (and fun), raise money for local charities and benefit local businesses by attracting more visitors to this wonderful part of the world.

For more information please contact Kate Royall, Festival Secretary

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The Maverick Festival

Friday 29th June, Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July 2012

Easton Farm Park, Easton, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 0EQ

The Maverick Festival’s fifth birthday line-up is set to be its strongest yet, as another world-renowned artist joins the bill.

GRETCHEN PETERS is the latest name to be added to the UK’s premier American roots music event, which already boasts Rich Hall as OTIS LEE CRENSHAW, Bruce Springsteen’s favourite Texan roots rocker ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO, OTIS GIBBS, SADIE AND THE HOTHEADS (featuring Downton Abbey’s Elizabeth McGovern), EVE SELIS AND HER BAND, CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, JASON RINGENBERG and current Bob Harris/Radio 2 darlings, the UK’s own MY DARLING CLEMENTINE.

In total, more than forty artists will be appearing across five stages, including the new-this-year Moonshine Bar, serving up Mint Juleps to an acoustic blues soundtrack.

Festival goers can also look forward to film screenings, dance demonstrations and a variety of workshops.

Maverick Festival 2012 looks certain to enhance its reputation as a “friendly, well-organised, perfectly-sized festival where music is still the main attraction.” [Shades of Blue]

For more information Email: maverick@clinic.co.uk or visit our website: www.maverickfestival.co.uk where you can also purchase tickets

Please also note we have a pre festival gig on the 30th March at the Easton Farm Park featuring The Deadly Gentleman and Society – see our website for more information: 

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The South Suffolk Show

Sunday 13th May

Ampton Racecourse, Ingham, Nr Bury St. Edmunds (Follow the signs off the A134)

A Traditional Agricultural Show with; Cattle, Sheep, Pigs and Horses, Vintage Machinery, Countryside Area, Craft Marquee, Food Hall, a new ‘Gardener’s Delight’ area, Trade Stands, and a Funfair

Featuring

  • “Bolddog Lings FMX Display Team” and
  • A Suffolk Equine Quadrille Team
  • West Suffolk & Eastern Counties Motor Club Classic Car Display & Rally
  • Demonstrations from Eagle Heights Falconry Display Team
  • Suffolk Gundog Displays & Terrier Racing

A Great Day Out For All The Family

Admission: Adults £10, Children 5-15 & Senior Citizens £5, Family Ticket £25 (See website for advance discounted ticket bookings form)

FREE CAR PARKING

For Further Information Tel: 01638 750879 or view www.southsuffolkshow.co.uk

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The Suffolk Food, Drink and Music Festival incorporating The Framlingham Country Show

Saturday 14  - Sunday 15 April @ 10.00am – 5.30pm

At  Framlingham College, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9EY

  • Food and Drink Producers
  • Cookery Demonstrations
  • Craft Stands and Shopping
  • East Anglian Beer Tent
  • Countryside Arena
  • Dog Agility
  • Falconry Displays
  • Sheepdog Demonstrations
  • Archery
  • Rural Craft Demonstrations
  • 8 Live Music Bands Daily
  • Donkey Rides
  • Children’s Entertainment

Situated in the beautiful grounds of Framlingham College in Suffolk, The Framlingham Country Show alongside the Suffolk Food, Drink and Music Festival has something for everybody.

  • A great family day out.
  • Ample Parking. Dogs welcome.
  • Prices:  Adults £5.00 Children under 12 free

For more information Tel: 01728 666021 or Email: classicfestivals@mail.com

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V Festival

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August 2012

Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex

Tickets go on sale Friday 2nd march @ 10.00am

Cost: expect around £175 w/e with camping tickets on sale March 2012.

Offering a bill of predominantly commercial acts, crowd favourites, and radio friendly indie upstarts in a party atmosphere.

With a capacity of 90,000 the site is open (for weekend campers) from 10.00am Friday until midday Monday. On Saturday and Sunday the arena will open at 12 noon and close at 11.00pm (when the bands finish).

Parking: There is ample parking on the festival site.

Restrictions: There are to be no campfires and no glass allowed on site. No alcohol is permitted to be taken into the arena. The only containers permitted in the arena will be those carrying non alcoholic liquid in collapsible plastic, foil or cardboard forms of not more than 1 litre.

 For more information visit: http://www.vfestival.com/

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Weird and Wonderful Wood

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012

Haughley Park, Wetherden, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3JY

Saturday 11.00am – 6.00pm & Sunday 11.00am – 5.00pm

Admission per day: Adults – £6 Concessions – £4 Children under 16 – £3 Children under three – free

Last year’s Weird and Wonderful Wood had a fantastic turnout and saw more visitors than ever before over the weekend!

This year’s two day event is set to feature even more demonstrations and workshops.

Visitors will be able to meet over sixty artists and craftspeople, enjoy watching their practical skills and appreciate their work.

There will be lots of demonstrations including carving and sculpture, really fine designer craftsmen made furniture, musical instrument making, displays by traditional fletchers and bowyers, chain saw carving, hurdle making, wood turning, pole lathe turning, sign writing, as well as coracle making and wagon displays.

There will be a working mobile sawmill on site, so if you want to bring your own tree, it can be cut for you.

Workshops include activities such as archery, withy work, paper-making, pole lathe turning, weaving, scrap wood, tree bogletts, puppet making, jewellery making, den building, and Monkey-do tree climbing, and more.

Don’t worry about inclement weather as we have fine furniture and demonstrations in the barn and other activities in the grounds, housed in structures such as domes, tipis and yurts.

For more information please call Tarby Davenport on 01359 240724 Email tarby@tarbydavenport.com or visit: http://www.weirdandwonderfulwood.co.uk/

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WIX Boogie Country – Rock Festival

Monday 4th June 4.30pm – 10.30pm

  • Paddy Milner
  • Dave Hartley – Amarillo
  • Varda & The Boss
  • Dice People – Rockin’ Boogie Duo
  • Midnight River Blues Band
  • John Skelleys Wang Dangs
  • Napper Swan
  • John Potter House Band
  • Jamie Williams Root’s Collective
  • Plus Guests

Wix Centre & Sports Field, Wix Essex CO11 2RR

Tickets:  West End Music:  Ipswich, Music Warehouse: Colchester, Magic Music: Clacton, Entire Computers: Manningtree, Waggon at Wix, Wix Post Office. 

Tickets by post:  Email: wizmusic@btinternet.com

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Woodwose Festival

Details not known/confirmed (Jan 12) Will update as soon as known – or you can visit their website below:

An Outdoor Festival on the Suffolk Coast usually taking place during the month of October for 5 days.

Woodwose celebrates the great Suffolk Coastal outdoors and embraces every kind of outdoor activity that can be pursued in this beautiful and unrivalled part of the county.

Everything, in fact, from medieval archery to off-road mountain biking – You can even try your hand at geo-caching: a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices.

  • A woodwose is a ‘wild man’ symbolising nature and the spirit of the countryside.

Events include open-air drama, mountain-biking and haunted walks for Halloween.  For more information visit: www.woodwose.org

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 Woolpit Steam Rally

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May.

Warren Farm, Wetherden, Suffolk. IP14 3JX – off junction 47a A14 Eastbound

Woolpit Steam traces its roots back to the “Cotton Exhibition” which was held in the village of Cotton, Suffolk between 1975 and 1982, at which, many of the original Woolpit Steam committee had participated either as organisers, helpers, exhibitors or visitors. The first Woolpit Steam was held at Grange Farm, Woolpit in 1987, and in many ways captured the spirit of the small village rally of days gone by. By 1996, the show had outgrown its original site, and moved to Warren Farm, Wetherden.

We endeavour to stage a small friendly show but with a variety of exhibits that would be unusual even in larger events. By keeping the show to a manageable size, and through the generosity of the landowner and local businesses as well as the hard work of a dedicated team of volunteers, we manage to keep our costs low. We are thus able to make sizeable donations to local charities and organisations, which themselves make an important contribution to the local community.

For more information contact Mr. D. Seeley 01359-241886 (after 6:30pm) Email:  peter@bootsorion.demon.co.uk or visit: http://www.woolpit-steam.org.uk/

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