Magic, music, free children’s activities among attractions as Hednesford Summer Festival returns

Magic shows, live music, a dog show and free children’s activities will be among the attractions when Hednesford Summer Festival returns with a bigger and better show.

The community show will be at Hednesford Park on (Saturday) August 8 from 11am-4pm bringing a packed day of free community fun for visitors of all ages.

Organised by volunteer-led community Hednesford in Partnership, the annual festival has become a popular fixture in the local calendar, attracting thousands of visitors to the town’s park each year. Attractions include The Falconry and Hawking Centre, Capable Canines and the popular Scrufts Dog Show, and Darkside Markets gift stalls.

This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a packed programme of entertainment and activities taking place throughout the day.

Entry to Hednesford Summer Festival is completely free, with no tickets required. There will also be a huge range of free activities for children to enjoy in the Kids Zone, making the festival an affordable day out for families.

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One of the exciting new additions this year is a mobile climbing wall, giving children the opportunity to challenge themselves, test their courage and try something new — completely free of charge.

There will also be the Magical Mayhem experience magic shows, opportunities to learn tricks and circus-style juggling. There will also be free face painting, free creative craft activities, and a dedicated toddler area with soft play toys.

With all Kids Zone activities free of charge, families can enjoy a full day of fun and adventure without worrying about additional activity costs.

Visitors can also look forward to live music, theatre, family entertainment, market and community stalls, food and refreshments, a vintage transport display and the return of the hugely popular Scrufts Dog Show.

There will be two stages featuring the Park Stage, located in front of the Park Pavilion, offering a picnic area. Meanwhile, the Pool Stage, situated in the centre of the festival site, will feature its own small arena area where visitors can bring picnic chairs and blankets and enjoy a full day of entertainment.

The festival will also welcome back the team from The Falconry and Hawking Centre with their magnificent birds of prey, while Capable Canines will return to deliver the popular Scrufts Dog Show alongside exciting agility displays.

Hednesford Summer Festival is a free community event made possible through the support of local organisations, community groups, volunteers, funders, and supporters.

Shaun Middleton, Event Manager for Hednesford in Partnership, said:"Hednesford Summer Festival is a huge amount of work for our volunteer team, but seeing the park filled with people enjoying themselves makes it all worthwhile. We are incredibly proud that we can continue to offer a free community event, with so many free activities for families, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who supports the event and helps us make it possible."