Events & Festivals - 2008
in Alnwick & Northumberland
Visiting 'Euro Ethical Market'
May Sunday the 11th
Visiting Green, Fair Trade European Market will attend Alnwick Market Place on above date, for more information on these markets see their website www.thefreemarketeers.co.uk/ |
Craster Walk for McMillan Appeal - All Welcome!
May Sunday the 11th 2008
If a combination of rugged Northumberland coastline appeals to you then this is the walk for you! 8 miles of beautiful woodlands, fields and meadows makes this circular route a great walk.Beginning and ending in the lovely setting of The Cottage Inn Craster. For more information call Michelle Muir on 01670856510 or email mmuir@macmillan.org.uk see the website www.macmillan.org.uk/ |
Rothbury Street Fair
May - last Bank Holiday Monday
Local fair with stalls of mainly local crafts and home produce,
children's entertainment, fancy dress and entertainment by local
musicians & dancers. For
more information click here
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Music in Alwinton Church
Early June
Alistair Anderson and friends Play & Sing Folk and Traditional
Music.
Tickets £5. Conc. £4. Children Free. Tickets available
at door. You can phone vicarage for further information on 01669
650203 For
more information click here
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Rothbury C.A.M.P.S Raleigh
2008 June 4th weekend in June.
(Coquetdale Agricultural Machinery Preservation Society) Annual
gathering of Vintage Vehicles and side-shows, next to the river
in Rothbury.
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Alnwick Fair Cancelled
2008 Alnwick Fair has been cancelled - sorry!
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Rothbury
Traditional Music Festival
2008 July 11h - 13th
This is a well-established Traditional Country Music Fair featuring
pipes, fiddles, bodrun, guitars, folk singing, and dialect poetry. A full weekend of fantastic folk!
Web
Site
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Folk
Music - Rothbury Roots
Various dates
Rothbury Roots, is a dedicated group of local music lovers who
arrange regular events at Rothbury's Queens Head Hotel. Seethe website for further information.
Web Site
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Brinkburn
Priory Summer Music Festival
2008 early to mid July.
This takes the form of a Classical Music festival in and around
this beautiful Priory with superb acoustics. The event normally takes place over two weekends in early to mid July, see their website for further information.
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Edlingham Church Fair
Sunday the 27th of July 2008 from 12 noon
Craft and dance demonstrations, local art and history exhibitions, competitions fun dog show, childrens' quizzes, produce and other stalls, home made refreshments and a later BBQ and evening folk concert in the church. .
Admission FREE with free access to the castle, BBQ- packs from local butcher from 4.30
Folk concert from 6.30- tickets £5- with Cramlington Touchwood and Friends. |
Alnwick International Music Festival
2008 2nd August - 9th August.
Over 300 entertainers from around the world, a grand costumed event
with dancers in traditional costume with traditional music. Evening
concerts in the Playhouse, and dances each evening in the Northumberland
Hall. Most events are centered around the Market place.
Web Site
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Powburn Show and Sheepdog Trials
1st Saturday in August
Local agricultural show featuring stalls, craft displays, competitions,
sheep show, cross country race, pony games & jumping etc. Evening
show dance.
Please email
for enquiries
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RNLI Craster Harbour Fete
16th August 2008 Saturday - 2pm

Craster is holding its annual RNLI Harbour Fete. There will be fun for all the family including: stalls, refreshments, raffles, games, lifeboats and the famous canoe races. RAF Boulmer's Search & Rescue Helicopter will also be flying in. Canoe teams can register for the canoe races at Craster Harbour on the day (canoes will be provided by Craster RNLI). Event contact name is Hilary Punton Tel Number 01665 576411.
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The Cheviots Challenge
2008 Saturday 23rd August
Enter this 12 hour walking event which starts and finishes at Alwinton
- in aid of the Northumberland National Park Search and Rescue Team.
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Site
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Glendale Show - near Wooler on the A697.
August Bank Holiday Monday
Probably the biggest show in Northumberland, enjoy all the fun
of the fair!. Find out more by going to their web site.
Web Site
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Alnwick
Food Festival
September 20th and 21st 2008
A festival of North East England's food producers, with cookery
demonstrations, talks, food and drinks trails, special recipes,
street entertainment, workshops and a Young Chef of the Year competition.
Web
Site
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Harbottle Village Show
September first Saturday
Local agricultural show featuring stalls, craft displays, competitions
etc. Website
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Thropton Village Show
2008 Mid September
Local agricultural show, featuring stalls, craft displays, and
some fairground rides. Information
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Alwinton Border Shepherds Show
2008 Mid October
The largest and last show of the season, featuring many stalls,
competitions, fairground rides, crafts etc.
Further information
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Alnwick Fireworks Display
November, usually the 5th.
Venue - Alnwick
Rugby Club, Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick. NE661BX.
Details to be announced.
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Alnwick Northumbrian Gathering
2008 Early November
Concerts, dances, competitions for those with an interest in traditional and Northumbrian music. For further information contact Alnwick Tourist Information centre. 01665 510665 |
Alnwick Garden - Events
Various Events throughout the year
Visit the Alnwick Gardens events page for further information on events within Alnwick garden.
Alnwick Garden Events calendar
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Bird Watch - Northumbria
Events throughout the year
Birdwatch Northumbria introduces the birdlife of Northumberland and the North East. We run tours with friendly guides who share their knowledge of local birds with infectious enthusiasm. For current and future events please go to our web site.
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Northumberland
Wildlife Trust
Various dates
Schedule of events throughout the year click on link to their web
site for up date.
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