Festivals, days out, fetes and other interesting events in West Sussex:
SEPTEMBER 2010
Goodwood Antiques Fair
| 30 Aug 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Antiques and collectors fair at Goodwood Racecourse |
Chichester International Film Festival
| 19 Aug - 4 Sep 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Organised by one of the best independent cinemas in Sussex. |
Tunes of Glory
| 4 Sep 2010 | Ardingly | ....more info |
| A spectacular of military music organised by the Royal British Legion. |
The Dragon Boat Challenge
| 4 Sep 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Messing about in boats on Chichester Canal to raise money for St Wilfrid's. |
Ruby Anniversary Celebrations
| 4 - 5 Sep 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| A weekend of activities celebrating the Weald and Downland Museum’s 40th anniversary year. There will be things to do for all the family over the two days, including a Community carnival, arena events, music and entertainment plus an evening lantern parade and bonfire party on the Saturday. Please call to book tickets in advance. |
Totally Tomato Show
| 4 - 5 Sep 2010 | West Dean | ....more info |
| Everything you've ever wanted to know about tomatoes |
Findon Sheep Fair
| 10 - 11 Sep 2010 | Findon | ....more info |
| Centuries old and a glimpse at a now forgotten way of life in Sussex |
Bognor Birdman
| 11 - 12 Sep 2010 | Bognor Regis | ....more info |
| Now back on Bognor Beach - you'll believe that man can fly....just not very far. |
Worthing Model Railway Exhibition
| 11 - 12 Sep 2010 | Worthing | ....more info |
| Annual exhibition of Worthing Model Railway Club at Durrington High School |
Goodwood Revival Meeting
| 17 - 19 Sep 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| 50s style chic and classic racing cars battling it out on Goodwood Motor Circuit. Great fun. |
Arundel Stables Charity Open Day
| 19 Sep 2010 | Arundel |
| Arundel Stables are celebrating their 50th Anniversary by opening their doors to the public and helping raise funds for Chestnut Tree House. There will be demonstrations - both serious and fun, with pony rides, stalls, hands on grooming, bouncy castle and a visiting owl. For more information call 01903 882061. |
St Catherine’s Hospice Autumn Gift Fair
| 22 - 23 Sep 2010 | Shipley |
| Fair Day (23rd) is a great days shopping (with dozens of types of products available) and lunch provided by Stuarts of Pulborough. Admission is £5 which includes a coffee and trendy cupcake. Free parking and disabled facilities are available. The event is organised by the volunteer ladies of the New Horizons Appeal in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice, and the venue (Knepp Castle, Shipley) has been given free by Sir Charles & Lady Burrell so guaranteeing that all money raised goes direct to helping the hospice that helps those terminally ill in Sussex and Surrey. There's also a preview evening the night before the fair (22nd) - please contact Paula Daly on 01293 447367 for further details. |
Goodwood Antiques Fair
| 26 Sep 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Antiques and collectors fair at Goodwood Racecourse |
Hurst Festival
| 18 Sep - 2 Oct 2010 | Hurstpierpoint | ....more info |
| A bit of everything from samba to bouncy football, dancing and much much more. |
Horsham Food and Drink Festival
| 4 Sep - 3 Oct 2010 | Horsham |
| Well established food and drink festival in Horsham Town Centre each September. |
Apple Affair
| 2 - 3 Oct 2010 | West Dean | ....more info |
| Apples all the way and a chance to look round West Dean House too |
West Sussex Food and Countryside Festival
| 8 - 10 Oct 2010 | Steyning | ....more info |
| A festival of guided walks around the Sussex countryside. |
Autumn Countryside Show
| 9 - 10 Oct 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside at harvest time. Enjoy heavy horses and vintage tractors ploughing, steam-powered threshing, falconry and dog displays, woodcraft demonstrations and a chance to browse and buy for early Christmas presents with a countryside theme at the many craft and trade stands. |
Rise 8K Undercliff Run for Women
| 17 Oct 2010 | Rottingdean | ....more info |
| A scenic run alongside the expanse of the sea. Enjoy the camaraderie of running with 400 other women to raise money for local families affected by domestic violence and abuse in Sussex. |
Autumn Adventures Half Term activities
| 25 - 29 Oct 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Seasonal activities, fun and farming for accompanied children of all ages! Carve a really scary pumpkin, play conkers, and enjoy arts, crafts and much more. Under cover if wet. |
Horsham Town Centre Festival
| 28 - 30 Oct 2010 | Horsham |
| Three day event in October each year which brings thousands of visitors to Horsham Town Centre. |
Liphook Carnival
| 30 Oct 2010 | Liphook | ....more info |
| A day of fun with lots of children's activities followed by the crowning of the carnival queen and fireworks. |
Adur Arts Forum
| 26 Sep - 14 Nov 2010 | Shoreham | ....more info |
| Autumn music festival with a bit of everything. |
Christmas Market
| 13 - 14 Nov 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Traditional Christmas market, set in and around our historic buildings. Dozens of stalls with arts, crafts, food, unusual gifts and much more. Avoid the parking charges in town and shop in our lovely downland setting! Admission only £2.50, including access to all Museum exhibits. |
Burgess Hill Christmas Festival
| 4 Dec 2010 | Burgess Hill |
Tree Dressing
| 5 Dec 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| A celebration for all the family of the life-giving properties of trees. Make a lantern (bring a jam jar!), and join the procession to dress the trees as darkness falls. Plus headdress making, music, dance and seasonal tasty treats. |
A Sussex Christmas
| 26 Dec - 1 Jan 2011 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Experience the traditions of Christmas past and discover how our ancestors enjoyed the Festive Season. Enjoy traditionally decorated houses with their crackling log fires, with many decorated for Christmas in the style of the period when they were originally built. Also enjoy a variety of festive fare, and music. |
Group Visits and Days Out Fair
| 18 Feb 2011 | East Grinstead | ....more info |
| Group Visits and Days Out Fair combined with a Brochure Giveaway at Saint Hill Manor near East Grinstead. Over 80 Sussex attractions will have representatives at the fair and it's a chance for organisers of group trips to find out about a large number of potential group visits all at one time. |
Ditchling Fair
| 16 Jun 2012 | Ditchling | ....more info |
| Ditchling Fair is getting ready to celebrate its 700th anniversary. |
Crawley MELA
| TBA 2011 | Crawley | ....more info |
| Family fun and activity with something for everyone - one of the biggest multi faith events in the south-east |
Worthing Rotary Carnival and Procession
| TBA 2011 | Worthing |
| All along the sea front - starts at 1.30pm. |
Worthing Birdman
| TBA 2011 | Worthing | ....more info |
| Basically nutters jumping off the pier. And great entertainment. |
Shoreham Airshow
| TBA 2011 | Shoreham | ....more info |
| Loud, dramatic and exciting. A top airshow. Organised by the Royal Air Forces Association. |
Hike 4 Hospices
| TBA 2011 | South Downs Way | ....more info |
| A great walk along the South Downs Way in aid of a great cause - the 4 hospices of St Barnabas House, The Martlets, St Wilfrid’s and St Peters & St James. |
Petersfield Festivities
| TBA 2011 | Petersfield | ....more info |
| Live music and a weird and wonderful array of other entertainment and events. |
Selsey Festival
| TBA 2011 | Selsey | ....more info |
| Music, gardening, fun fair, astronomy, musical theatre - a bit of everything. |
Arundel Festival
| TBA 2011 | Arundel | ....more info |
| On of the biggest arts and music festivals in West Sussex. |
Rudgwick Steam & Country Show
| TBA 2011 | Rudgwick | ....more info |
| A country show with bands, novelty attractions which change every year and steam engines. |
The Brighton Documentary Film Festival
| TBA 2011 | Brighton | ....more info |
| Brighton's leading festival for intelligent documentary makers - the SEE Festival. |
Brighton Carnival
| TBA 2011 | Brighton | ....more info |
| Brighton Carnival needs your support to ensure its survival. |
Brighton Festival
| TBA 2011 | Brighton | ....more info |
| One of the best arts festivals in the UK - a real diversity of creative arts and performers. |
Brighton Festival Fringe
| TBA 2011 | Brighton | ....more info |
| Not quite counter culture - but a great cross section of creative works of all types. |
The End of the Pier International Film Festival
| TBA 2011 | Brighton | ....more info |
| A short film competition for independent film makers. |
Burgess Hill Summer Festival
| TBA 2011 | Burgess Hill |
| The theme this year is the Battle of Britain |
Festival of Flowers
| TBA 2011 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Chichester Cathedral once again holds its Festival of Flowers. You can see over 60 flower arrangements in the beautiful setting of Chichester Cathedral. Recently described as 'The gold standard of Flower Festivals' by the Church Times, this event is a must for flower lovers and a no-go zone for hay fever sufferers. |
Chichester Challenge
| TBA 2011 | Chichester | ....more info |
| An epic march or mountain bike ride on the south downs |
Chichester Festivities
| TBA 2011 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Highbrow culture - classical music, book readings and interesting talks by Radio 4 types. |
Moonlight Walk
| TBA 2011 | Chichester | ....more info |
| 10 mile sponsored walk around Chichester starting at midnight on Friday 18th June. In aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. |
Goodwood Festival of Speed
| TBA 2011 | Chichester | ....more info |
| A huge celebration of fast cars. One of Britain's biggest motor racing festivals |
Glorious Goodwood
| TBA 2011 | Chichester | ....more info |
| One of the most glamorous events in the UK horse racing calendar |
Rare Breeds Show
| TBA 2011 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Come and see over 500 cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry in this delightful agricultural show for rare and traditional breeds of farm animals. It’s one of the biggest shows of its kind in the south east. Plus craft and trade stands with a countryside theme. |
Ebernoe Horn Fair
| TBA 2011 | Ebernoe |
| Historic fair with its own special traditions, including the annual cricket match and the singing of the Horn Fair Song. |
Henfield Festival of Arts
| TBA 2011 | Henfield | ....more info |
| A trail of gardens and artists houses in Henfield each summer. |
Horsham's Big Day Out
| TBA 2011 | Horsham | ....more info |
| Street theatre, food and drink and a lot more besides. This year called Sparks In The Park. |
St. Lawrence Fair Fun Run
| TBA 2011 | Hurstpierpoint | ....more info |
| A friendly scenic run steeped in history around the foothills of the South Downs including an ascent of Wolstonbury Hill. The circular course takes in Danny House, woodlands and bridleways in and around Hurstpierpoint finishing in the main arena in front of hundreds of spectators. |
St. Lawrence Fair
| TBA 2011 | Hurstpierpoint | ....more info |
| All sorts of family oriented events in and around Hurstpierpoint. |
Loxwood Beer Festival
| TBA 2011 | Loxwood | ....more info |
| A good range of Sussex beers and an afternoon and evening of music in aid of Loxwood Pre-School |
Petersfield Food Festival
| TBA 2011 | Petersfield | ....more info |
| Food stalls and live music in the Square and the Petersfield Food Awards to crown it all. |
Sompting Festival
| TBA 2011 | Sompting | ....more info |
| A beer and music festival combined with Sompting Village Fair. |
Harting Festivities
| TBA 2011 | South Harting | ....more info |
| The model of what a village festival should be all about. |
Steyning Country Fair
| TBA 2011 | Steyning | ....more info |
| Music, dancing and the country traditions of an old Sussex market town brought to life for the day. |
Steyning Festival
| TBA 2011 | Steyning | ....more info |
| A great small arts festival - music, arts and theatre all well catered for. |
Uckfield Festival
| TBA 2011 | Uckfield | ....more info |
| A smorgasbord of dance, music, theatre, walks and talks. |
Wivelsfield Village Day
| TBA 2011 | Wivelsfield | ....more info |
| A day in the sunshine (hopefully) for the village of Wivelsfield near Burgess Hill. Look out for Harris' traditional funfair, a climbing wall, a miniature steam railway, & face painting. In the main arena there will be some displays by clubs & organisations such as a junior football match by Mid-Sussex Blues; plus dancing by Wivelsfield Primary School, a tug-of-war competition; lots of fun children's races for all ages; and a pantomime donkey derby race. For the adults there will be a beer & Pimms tent and a stalls from many local food producers. After lunch a companion dog show will run with fun classes for all and the Little Theatre will perform. Terrific. |
Sussex Beer Festival
| TBA 2011 | Brighton | ....more info |
| CAMRA's huge beer and cider festival, with an enormous choice of ales. |
Southwick Beer Festival
| TBA 2011 | Southwick | ....more info |
| The beer festival is a fund-raiser for the Southwick Community Association and has over 50 ales to choose from. |
Ashington Festival
| TBA 2011 | Ashington | ....more info |
| One day festival incorporating Ashington Carnival and parade. |
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Thursday September 02
