Melksham’s Food and River Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary later this month with live music, entertainment, river activities, and more than 100 stalls featuring local food and drink, charities and community groups.
The free festival is held in the heart of Melksham at King George V Park and will run on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August.
The festival will be declared open each day by Melksham’s town crier, Ian Pugh. New this year is a stage to showcase the range of live music and entertainment, including One Voice Community Choir, Kris Nock Big Band, Rock Choir, The DeciBelles, vocalist Hannah Glencross, Ian Rayney, Sam Bishop and Ruby Derbyshire.
There will also be a variety of community information stalls, including one offering blood pressure checks and energy advice.
Returning on the Saturday this year are the dinosaurs, which will be roaming around the field to meet the children. On the Sunday, much-loved fire eater, juggler and unicyclist Arthur Plumb will be back to entertain the crowds.
River-based activities will also be available, including boat trips, paddleboarding and canoeing taster sessions.
Organiser Adrienne Westbrook said, “It’s really nice to know people are really excited. People say it’s a lovely event and it is one of the three big events in Melksham along with the carnival and Christmas lights. It’s free and has a family vibe about it. It’s just mellow and that is how we like it.”
For more information, visit the website: www.melkshamfoodandriverfestival.co.uk
Pictured: Last year’s Food and River Festival
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