Live music, street food and locally-brewed real ale at Dunchurch Pools

A free community event featuring live music, street food and locally-brewed real ale is returning to Dunchurch Pools Marina.

Running on the first Saturday of every month from April to August, Street Food on the North Oxford (SFNOX) comes back to the marina for its fifth year.

Entry is completely free, and visitors can enjoy performances from local musicians alongside a rotating selection of independent street food traders.

The real ale bar will feature beer supplied by local brewery Church Farm, helping to keep the event firmly rooted in the regional food and drink scene.

The events take place on the marina green at Dunchurch Pools Marina, nearDunchurch, offering visitors a scenic setting beside the water with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the afternoon.placeholder image
The events take place on the marina green at Dunchurch Pools Marina, nearDunchurch, offering visitors a scenic setting beside the water with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the afternoon.

This year’s programme features a variety of live acts including The All Fab Beatle,

This year’s programme features a variety of live acts including The All Fab Beatle, Scott Martin, Max Board, DuO2 and Rolling Stock, while food traders include Nally’s Jamaican, Pizza Blues, Cape Lekker South African, Las Paelleras and Moo Hatch Burgers.

“We started SFNOX as a small community event and it’s grown year by year,” said Flic Luxmoore, marina manager.

“It’s all about showcasing local musicians, supporting independent food traders and creating a welcoming afternoon out for the community.”

It runs on Saturday, April 4; May 2; June 6; July 4 and August 1. Street food will be available from 12pm–8pm, with live music during the afternoon.

Visitors can also make the most of free parking, local walks through the Rainsbrook Valley, and the marina café, which will be open throughout the weekend serving drinks, cakes, ice cream and light bites.

SFNOX takes place at Dunchurch Pools Marina, Onley, Dunchurch, CV23 8AN. For more information call (01788) 247290 or email [email protected].

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