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West Sussex > Entertainment guide > Festivals and other events

Festivals, days out, fetes and other interesting events in West Sussex:
SEPTEMBER 2010

Goodwood Antiques Fair

30 Aug 2010Chichester....more info
Antiques and collectors fair at Goodwood Racecourse

Chichester International Film Festival

19 Aug - 4 Sep 2010Chichester....more info
Organised by one of the best independent cinemas in Sussex.

Tunes of Glory

4 Sep 2010Ardingly....more info
A spectacular of military music organised by the Royal British Legion.

The Dragon Boat Challenge

4 Sep 2010Chichester....more info
Messing about in boats on Chichester Canal to raise money for St Wilfrid's.

Ruby Anniversary Celebrations

4 - 5 Sep 2010Chichester....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 2010West Dean....more info
Everything you've ever wanted to know about tomatoes

Findon Sheep Fair

10 - 11 Sep 2010Findon....more info
Centuries old and a glimpse at a now forgotten way of life in Sussex

Bognor Birdman

11 - 12 Sep 2010Bognor Regis....more info
Now back on Bognor Beach - you'll believe that man can fly....just not very far.

Hollycombe Steam Rally

11 - 12 Sep 2010Hollycombe....more info
Hollycombe's annual steam extravaganza

Worthing Model Railway Exhibition

11 - 12 Sep 2010Worthing....more info
Annual exhibition of Worthing Model Railway Club at Durrington High School

Goodwood Revival Meeting

17 - 19 Sep 2010Chichester....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 2010Arundel
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 2010Shipley
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 2010Chichester....more info
Antiques and collectors fair at Goodwood Racecourse

Hurst Festival

18 Sep - 2 Oct 2010Hurstpierpoint....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 2010Horsham
Well established food and drink festival in Horsham Town Centre each September.

Apple Affair

2 - 3 Oct 2010West 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 2010Steyning....more info
A festival of guided walks around the Sussex countryside.

Autumn Countryside Show

9 - 10 Oct 2010Chichester....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.

Selsey Fireworks

16 Oct 2010Selsey....more info
One of the biggest fireworks festivals around.

Rise 8K Undercliff Run for Women

17 Oct 2010Rottingdean....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 2010Chichester....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 2010Horsham
Three day event in October each year which brings thousands of visitors to Horsham Town Centre.

Liphook Carnival

30 Oct 2010Liphook....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 2010Shoreham....more info
Autumn music festival with a bit of everything.

Christmas Market

13 - 14 Nov 2010Chichester....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.

Sussex Film Festival

21 Nov 2010Wivelsfield Green....more info
Featuring leading amateur film makers

Burgess Hill Christmas Festival

4 Dec 2010Burgess Hill

Light Up a Life

5 Dec 2010Chichester....more info
Service in Chichester Cathedral.

Tree Dressing

5 Dec 2010Chichester....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.

Cuckfield Christmas Tree Festival

11 - 12 Dec 2010Cuckfield....more info
Something fir everyone.

A Sussex Christmas

26 Dec - 1 Jan 2011Chichester....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 2011East 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 2012Ditchling....more info
Ditchling Fair is getting ready to celebrate its 700th anniversary.

Crawley MELA

TBA 2011Crawley....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 2011Worthing
All along the sea front - starts at 1.30pm.

Pride Parade & Park Event

TBA 2011Brighton....more info
A truly spectacular celebration.

Chilli Fiesta

TBA 2011West Dean....more info
Some like it hot.

Worthing Birdman

TBA 2011Worthing....more info
Basically nutters jumping off the pier. And great entertainment.

Shoreham Airshow

TBA 2011Shoreham....more info
Loud, dramatic and exciting. A top airshow. Organised by the Royal Air Forces Association.

Hike 4 Hospices

TBA 2011South 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 2011Petersfield....more info
Live music and a weird and wonderful array of other entertainment and events.

Selsey Festival

TBA 2011Selsey....more info
Music, gardening, fun fair, astronomy, musical theatre - a bit of everything.

Arundel Festival

TBA 2011Arundel....more info
On of the biggest arts and music festivals in West Sussex.

Rudgwick Steam & Country Show

TBA 2011Rudgwick....more info
A country show with bands, novelty attractions which change every year and steam engines.

The Brighton Documentary Film Festival

TBA 2011Brighton....more info
Brighton's leading festival for intelligent documentary makers - the SEE Festival.

Brighton Carnival

TBA 2011Brighton....more info
Brighton Carnival needs your support to ensure its survival.

Brighton Festival

TBA 2011Brighton....more info
One of the best arts festivals in the UK - a real diversity of creative arts and performers.

Brighton Festival Fringe

TBA 2011Brighton....more info
Not quite counter culture - but a great cross section of creative works of all types.

Pride Companion Dog Show

TBA 2011Brighton....more info

The End of the Pier International Film Festival

TBA 2011Brighton....more info
A short film competition for independent film makers.

Burgess Hill Summer Festival

TBA 2011Burgess Hill
The theme this year is the Battle of Britain

Festival of Flowers

TBA 2011Chichester....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 2011Chichester....more info
An epic march or mountain bike ride on the south downs

Chichester Festivities

TBA 2011Chichester....more info
Highbrow culture - classical music, book readings and interesting talks by Radio 4 types.

Moonlight Walk

TBA 2011Chichester....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 2011Chichester....more info
A huge celebration of fast cars. One of Britain's biggest motor racing festivals

Glorious Goodwood

TBA 2011Chichester....more info
One of the most glamorous events in the UK horse racing calendar

Rare Breeds Show

TBA 2011Chichester....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.

Crawley Festival

TBA 2011Crawley....more info
A great Crawley community arts festival.

Ebernoe Horn Fair

TBA 2011Ebernoe
Historic fair with its own special traditions, including the annual cricket match and the singing of the Horn Fair Song.

Sleep Walk

TBA 2011Haywards Heath....more info
In aid of St Peter & St James Hospice

Henfield Festival of Arts

TBA 2011Henfield....more info
A trail of gardens and artists houses in Henfield each summer.

Horsham's Big Day Out

TBA 2011Horsham....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 2011Hurstpierpoint....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 2011Hurstpierpoint....more info
All sorts of family oriented events in and around Hurstpierpoint.

Loxwood Beer Festival

TBA 2011Loxwood....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 2011Petersfield....more info
Food stalls and live music in the Square and the Petersfield Food Awards to crown it all.

Sompting Festival

TBA 2011Sompting....more info
A beer and music festival combined with Sompting Village Fair.

Harting Festivities

TBA 2011South Harting....more info
The model of what a village festival should be all about.

Steyning Country Fair

TBA 2011Steyning....more info
Music, dancing and the country traditions of an old Sussex market town brought to life for the day.

Steyning Festival

TBA 2011Steyning....more info
A great small arts festival - music, arts and theatre all well catered for.

Uckfield Festival

TBA 2011Uckfield....more info
A smorgasbord of dance, music, theatre, walks and talks.

Wholly Herbs

TBA 2011West Dean....more info
Flavoursome stuff at West Dean Gardens

Wivelsfield Village Day

TBA 2011Wivelsfield....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.

Madhurst

TBA 2011Midhurst....more info
Music arts and drama festival in Midhurst.

Sussex Beer Festival

TBA 2011Brighton....more info
CAMRA's huge beer and cider festival, with an enormous choice of ales.

Southwick Beer Festival

TBA 2011Southwick....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 2011Ashington....more info
One day festival incorporating Ashington Carnival and parade.
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