Free Festivals

ukcca

The UK Centre for Carnival Arts is delighted to announce their new role as artistic producers of Luton International Carnival 2013. With Spectacular colourful costumes, music from around the globe, street entertainers and international food to tickle your taste buds, it's the number one Carnival outside of London! Come along and enjoy a fantastic free family day out, a truly multicultural event, amazing costumes, top Carnival arts and great local entertainment.

Parade starts at 1:30pm from Wardown Park
Live music from 12:00pm. Download a map at our website carnivalarts

FREE EVENT

JDPower

Just a little pointer given the last couple of posts, giving us info about an event WITHOUT A DATE is not much use :doh:

Moosk

LOOKA' TEESSIDE 2013
Various venues - Stockton-on-Tees - 1st & 2nd June 2013
Free entry - no tickets or booking required

Looka’ Teesside is a two day event to celebrate all the amazing creative talent of Teesside. From art to music, fashion to digital, design to drama, this event will showcase the very best that the region has to offer.

From 1st – 2nd June 2013 Looka’ Teesside will transform Stockton-on-Tees into a hub of activity with live music, street performances, pop-up galleries, fashion shows, arts and crafts fairs, film showings and much more!

Official Website: www.lookateesside.co.uk/
Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/631838390178938/
Facebook Event Page (Endeavour Ship Stage): www.facebook.com/events/428763583887087

louiselalala

Bromsgrove annual free carnival 28th - 30th June
Live music, Parade, Timberhonger 10k race, Zumbathon, Carnival duck race, K9 It's a knockout, Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra plus funfair and plenty of stalls to browse.
Visit the Bromsgrove Carnival website for more information.

Pushybird

Free, public event. Saturday 29th June 2013 from 2pm onwards. 7 live bands, bungee run, bouncy castle, inflatable slide, hook a duck, stalls, tombola, beer tent, food etc, free camping! Held at The Crown Inn, Belton, DN9 1PA. All proceeds to go to The Oncology Ward at S!!!!horpe Hospital. See Facebook events page Treeman's Fundraiser.

Thank you

Lynz7

Brazilica is the UK’s biggest Brazilian Festival & Samba Carnival taking place annually in the heart of Liverpool’s city centre.

The festival consists of two elements that truly offer something for everyone to enjoy including music, dance, art, sport, culture, food and film:

Friday 12th – Friday 19th July 2013: A week-long festival celebrating the vibrant culture of Brazil with over twenty events taking place at venues across the city
Saturday 20th July 2013: A free city centre carnival and stunning night-time carnival parade
Brazilica 2013 is set to be the biggest event yet with samba bands from all over the world donning their costumes to be a part of one of the world’s most exciting samba festivals.


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RAROL

Here's one for the list -

The Crystal Palace Overground Festival, it's spread over 4-days (27-30 June, 2013) and has over 130 acts and artists performing around Crystal Palace Triangle and Westow Park, LONDON, SE19.

With the best in live music, spoken word, performing arts, comedy, art, food and shopping around the Upper Norwood/Crystal Palace area, with events leading up to and during the main event itself.

Local bars will host gigs and DJs, foodie events, and there will be a tea dance, football skills workshop for children, an arts and crafts market, an open air cinema, and vintage and antique shopping.

And what's more, it's absolutely FREE!!! :j

FIND OUT MORE crystalpalacefestival.org

John_Pierpoint

http://www.colf.org/whats-on?limitstart=0

The City of London does not only run the square mile, so check out the addresses.
Not quite as in your face as local authorities run by democratically elected politicians (compare the running of Venice before Napoleon arrived)

Jinto

I posted this in the wrong area so I have re-posted it here.


If you want that large music festival experience without the cost try the Willow Festival at Peterboroughon the 12th/13th & 14th July, where entry will be COMPLETELY FREE

Over 120 bands playing on 6 stages for 3 days on the banks of the river Nene in Peterborough.


Full details on the website http://thewillowfestival.org.uk/

This is a family friendly event with something for everyone.

mrandmrskbm

Family Fun Day, at Foremark Reservoir, Milton, Derbyshire. DE65 6EG.
Bank hol Mon 26th August 2013, 10am - 5pm.
FREE.
Turn up on the day, or if you would like more info call 0121616857

Info copied and pasted -

""Come along to Foremark Reservoir and help the RSPB and Severn Trent give nature a home at this fantastic family day! Perfect for a packed day of activities or just a chilled out family day at your local reserve.

Have a go at making a bird’s nestbox, or perhaps you just want to see how it’s done? Get involved with our other craft activities on offer, and learn all about how you can make your garden wildlife friendly. Tell our guys about your wildlife experiences, find out how the RSPB is giving nature a home, or buy one of our collectable pin badges as a souvenir!

Foremark is a haven for wildlife, with over 200 species of birds, 27 species of butterflies, and 300 species of moths recorded on site? Why not explore the reservoir and see what you can spot? There are footpaths and trails for adults and children of all abilities.

If you just fancy relaxing, there is a great children’s play area, a kiosk for refreshments, plus a picnic area. The site has ample parking too.""