Warwick is having a bumper weekend of events - here's what's happening
This weekend it’s set to be a bumper weekend for Warwick with several events and activities taking place in the town.
The town centre is set to be busy this weekend with two big annual events returning to the town this weekend.
Here’s what’s happening...
Warwick Folk Festival
The popular annual Warwick Folk Festival has returned for its 46th year and is taking place in Castle Park through until Sunday (July 26).
The family-friendly festival brings the community together for a celebration of folk history, dance, and general revelry.
At the festival there will be music acts, workshops, children’s entertainment, stalls and food and drink vendors.
The event’s Fringe Festival will also take place in Warwick town centre, where there will be dance displays, pub music sessions and open-air concerts.
Various venues around the town, including pubs, cafes and bars, as well as The Market Hall Museum, St Mary’s Church and the Unitarian Chapel will be hosting performances and events for the festival.
There will also be performances in the market square, Swan Street and Castle Street.
On Saturday (July 25), the Morris Dancers procession will also take place through the town centre from 2.45pm to 3.30pm.
A smaller procession is also due to take place on Sunday (July 26) at St Mary’s Church.
For more information, the full festival line up and tickets, go to: https://warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/
Smith Street Party
The annual Smith Street Party, which promotes and celebrates the businesses in Warwick’s independent shopping street, will be returning on Saturday (July 25).
Running from 10am to 6.30pm, the annual event has been organised by some of the traders in Smith Street alongside Warwick District Council.
The party will feature live music, food, drink, stalls and entertainment.
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed on Saturday from 6am to 9pm:
- Smith Street
- Gerrard Street
- Chapel Street, junction with Chapel Row and Smith Street
- Cross Street, junction with Priory Road and Smith Street
Repair Cafe
The Court House in Jury Street will also be holding its monthly Repair Café from 10am to 2pm.
Residents are invited to bring their broken items in for the team of volunteers to look at and mend.
The repairs are done for free but donations are welcome.
There will also be refreshments available.
Warwick Market
The weekly Warwick market will also return on Saturday (July 25).
There will be a variety of stalls selling goods such as fruit and vegetables, baked goods, gifts, food and plants and homewares.
It will run from 9am to 3pm.