Festivals, days out, fetes and other interesting events in West Sussex: MARCH
Slinfold Village Cinema
| 12 Mar 2010 | Slinfold |
| March Village Newsreel followed by Bright Star (PG) |
Open House on Mothering Sunday
| 14 Mar 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| A special spring day to welcome visitors to the Weald and Downland Museum at the start of the season. £2 entry for everyone, plus a traditional bunch of daffodils for mothers and grandmothers! |
Easter Piazza Italia
| 2 - 5 Apr 2010 | Horsham |
| A slice of cheesy Italian culture bank in the middle of Horsham - sorry, got a bit confused with Pizza there. |
Easter activities
| 4 - 5 Apr 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Two days of activities and Easter celebrations, with a bonnet competition and parade on the Monday. |
Goodwood Antiques Fair
| 5 Apr 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Antiques and collectors fair at Goodowod Racecourse |
Wonderful Easter Wednesdays
| 7 - 14 Apr 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Hands-on activities, crafts and games to occupy accompanied children of all ages on each Wednesday during the school holidays. All activities run 11 – 4pm. |
Staple House Garden open day
| 11 Apr 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| A rare chance to see the spring bulbs and other features of this garden at East Lavant. In aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. |
The End of the Pier International Film Festival
| 23 Apr - 1 May 2010 | Brighton | ....more info |
| A short film competition for young, innovative film makers - generally operating on a shoestring. |
Brighton Festival
| 1 - 23 May 2010 | Brighton | ....more info |
| One of the best arts festivals in the UK - a real diversity of creative arts and performers. |
Brighton Festival Fringe
| 1 - 23 May 2010 | Brighton | ....more info |
| Not quite counter culture - but a great cross section of creative works of all types. |
Food and Farming Fair
| 2 - 3 May 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| A wide choice of quality fare to sample and buy from the local producers of the south east, plus tastings, cookery classes and demonstrations. The Food Fair will also feature displays, demonstrations and activities celebrating many aspects of downland farming. |
Goodwood Antiques Fair
| 3 May 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Antiques and collectors fair at Goodowod Racecourse |
Charity Fun Ride
| 9 May 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| In aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. 10 mile Charity Fun Ride which takes place on Sunday 9th May starting at 9.30 am from the The Cross in Chichester, following the Salterns Way Cycle Path to West Wittering. |
Garden and Local Produce Fair
| 20 May 2010 | Billingshurst | ....more info |
| The St Catherine’s Hospice Garden and Local Produce Fair features stalls selling specialist plant producers, tree surgeons, garden accessories, such as ornaments and furniture, and local producers of local produce, honey, cheese, oils, jams, chickens, beer and more. |
Steyning Festival
| 29 May - 14 Jul 2010 | Steyning | ....more info |
| A great small arts festival - music, arts and theatre all well catered for. |
Spring into Action! Half Term activities
| 31 May - 4 Jun 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Springtime in the countryside. Try Victorian household tasks, learn about the natural world, and enjoy arts, crafts, games and much more. For accompanied children of all ages, under cover if wet. |
Goodwod Festival of Speed
| 2 - 4 Jul 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| A huge celebration of fast cars. One of Britain's biggest motor racing festivals |
Odyssey 10
| 3 - 4 Jul 2010 | Washington | ....more info |
| Two day festival in aid of the medical research charity Sparks. The festival weekend will include airshows, firework displays, lasers, super car shows, a shopping village, a fun fair, food and drink stalls, music and entertainment and ending with a performance from the Bootleg Beatles. |
Horsham French Festival
| 3 - 5 Jul 2010 | Horsham |
| Promising a weekend packed full of French Connections. |
Festival of Flowers
| 3 - 5 Jun 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Chichester Cathedral once again holds its Festival of Flowers. This year the theme of the Flower Festival is Poetry in Paradise. You can see over 60 flower arrangements, each interpreting a well loved poem, both old and new, in the truly 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. |
Sompting Festival
| 4 - 6 Jun 2010 | Sompting | ....more info |
| A beer and music festival combined with Sompting Village Fair. |
Heavy Horse and Working Animals Show
| 5 - 6 Jun 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| One of the south’s biggest gatherings of heavy horses: two days of display and demonstrations, and a wide variety of other working animals in action. There’s continuous ringside commentary and a parade of horses at the end of each day, plus a chance to meet the animals and their proud owners. |
Petersfield Food Festival
| 5 - 6 Jun 2010 | Petersfield | ....more info |
| Food stalls and live music in the Square and the Petersfield Food Awards to crown it all. |
Chichester Challenge
| 11 Jul 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| An epic march or mountain bike ride on the south downs |
Henfield Festival of Arts
| 12 - 13 Jun 2010 | Henfield | ....more info |
| A trail of gardens and artists houses in Henfield each summer. |
Petworth Festival
| 15 Jul - 1 Aug 2010 | Petworth | ....more info |
| A great summer festival of arts and culture. |
Rainbow Day
| 17 Jul 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| An afternoon of family activities, entertainment and a chance to remember loved ones. Organised by St Wilfrid's Hospice. |
Rare Breeds Show
| 18 Jul 2010 | 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. |
Moonlight Walk
| 18 Jun 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| 10 mile sponsored walk around Chichester starting at midnight on Friday 18th June. In aid of St Wilfrid's Hospice. |
Ditchling Fair
| 19 Jun 2010 | Ditchling | ....more info |
| Folklore, fable and fantasy is the theme at Ditchling Fair this year. |
Fathers Day
| 20 Jun 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Toys For The Boys! A chance for dad (and the rest of the family!) to try some unusual and challenging countryside activities. Drive a vintage tractor, try archery, air rifles and work with the Shire horses. |
Fairground Weekend
| 24 - 25 Jul 2010 | Hollycombe | ....more info |
| All the fun off the fair - magical at night. |
Chichester Festivities
| 25 Jun - 11 Jul 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Highbrow culture - classical music, book readings and interesting talks by Radio 4 types. |
Glorious Goodwood
| 27 - 31 Jul 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| One of the most glamorous events in the UK horse racing calendar |
Wonderful Wednesdays!
| 28 Jul - 25 Aug 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Hands-on activities to occupy children of all ages! You can have a go at all kinds of interesting and unusual countryside skills, traditional crafts, lantern making, activities and games. Under cover if wet. |
Classic Car Day
| 1 Aug 2010 | Hollycombe | ....more info |
| Vintage cars - bring your own and get a reduced entrance price. |
Selsey Festival
| 6 - 30 Aug 2010 | Selsey | ....more info |
| Music, gardening, fun fair, astronomy, musical theatre - a bit of everything. |
Steam Festival
| 14 - 15 Aug 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Steam Festival, with steam engines on display and demonstrating the kind of work around the Weald and Downland Museum’s site for which they were originally designed. With steam rollers, steam lorries, model boats, miniature railways and engines, and the ever-popular steam-powered carousel gallopers. |
Worthing Birdman
| 14 - 15 Aug 2010 | Worthing | ....more info |
| Basically nutters jumping off the pier. And great entertainment. |
Children's Day and Teddy Bear's Picnic
| 15 Aug 2010 | Hollycombe | ....more info |
| Magic, balloon modelling and other kids' fun. |
Chichester International Film Festival
| 19 Aug - 4 Sep 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Organised by one of the best independent cinemas in Sussex. |
Arundel Festival
| 21 - 30 Aug 2010 | Arundel | ....more info |
| On of the biggest arts and music festivals in West Sussex. |
Shoreham Airshow
| 21 - 22 Aug 2010 | Shoreham | ....more info |
| Loud, dramatic and exciting. A top airshow. Organised by the Royal Air Forces Association. |
24th Rudgwick Steam and Country Show
| 28 - 30 Aug 2010 | Rudgwick | ....more info |
| Ever popular festival of steam, music, motorbikes, animals, vintage tractors and even Punch and Judy. Something for everyone. |
Petersfield Festivities
| 28 - 29 Aug 2010 | Petersfield | ....more info |
| Live music and a weird and wonderful array of other entertainment and events. |
Rudgwick Steam & Country Show
| 28 - 30 Aug 2010 | Rudgwick | ....more info |
| A country show with bands, novelty attractions which change every year and steam engines. |
Goodwood Antiques Fair
| 30 Aug 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Antiques and collectors fair at Goodowod Racecourse |
Horsham Food and Drink
| TBA 2010 | Horsham |
| Well established food and drink festival in Horsham Town Centre each September. |
Horsham Town Centre Festival
| TBA 2010 | Horsham |
| Three day event in October each year which brings thousands of visitors to Horsham Town Centre. |
Horsham's Big Day Out
| TBA 2010 | Horsham | ....more info |
| Street theatre, food and drink and a lot more besides. |
Apple Affair
| 2 - 3 Oct 2010 | West Dean | ....more info |
| Apples all the way and a chance to look round West Dean House too |
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. |
The Dragon Boat Challenge
| 4 Sep 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Messing about in boats on Chichester Canal to raise money for St Wilfrid's. |
Totally Tomato Show
| 4 - 5 Sep 2010 | West Dean | ....more info |
| Everything you've ever wanted to know about tomatoes |
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. |
Findon Sheep Fair
| 10 - 11 Sep 2010 | Findon | ....more info |
| Centuries old and a glimpse at a now forgotten way of life in Sussex |
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. |
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. |
Goodwood Antiques Fair
| 26 Sep 2010 | Chichester | ....more info |
| Antiques and collectors fair at Goodwood Racecourse |
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. |
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. |
The Brighton Documentary Film Festival
| TBA 2011 | Brighton | ....more info |
| Brighton's leading festival for intelligent documentary makers - the SEE Festival. |
Crawley MELA
| TBA | Crawley | ....more info |
| Family fun and activity with something for everyone - one of the biggest multi faith events in the south-east |
Liphook Carnival
| TBA | Liphook | ....more info |
| A day of fun with lots of children's activities followed by the crowning of the carnival queen and fireworks. |
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