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Eccleshall Festival & Street Market set to return

Eccleshall High Street will come alive with live music, stalls, dance, and family entertainment as the Eccleshall Festival & Street Market returns on Saturday, 28 June, from 12 noon to 6pm.

By contributor Nikki Birch
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Following the success of the Spring Festival in March, which saw thousands line the streets, this summer celebration promises to be another brilliant day out for residents, visitors, and families. The event will showcase a variety of local traders, artisans, community groups, and live performances on the main stage, hosted by Stu Haycock from Vibe 1 Radio.

The main stage line-up includes:

  • The Sound A.K.A

  • Disco Diva's

  • The Lack of Commitments

  • Serenity Singers Choir

  • Jo Fulham & Mick Baker

  • Plus performances from local dance schools Dance Fusion and Dance Nuvo

2024 Festival Fun. Credit: Lorraine Conkey
2024 Festival Fun. Credit: Lorraine Conkey

The festival will feature over 50 stalls, free children’s activities, street food, and the funfair will be located by Holy Trinity Church. Free brochures will be distributed throughout the day and in the week leading up to the event as part of Eccleshall Arts Festival Week (21–28 June). Car Parking: Visitor parking has been kindly arranged with Eccleshall Football Club and Eccleshall Tennis Club 

Lorraine Conkey, organiser and director of Staffordshire Cultural Events CIC, said: “It’s shaping up to be a fantastic event and we’re really proud to bring the community together once again. Thank you to everyone who has supported this event, especially Eccleshall Parish Council and local businesses for their backing. We’re still welcoming local businesses to get involved as stallholders or advertisers – it’s a great way to raise your profile and support a community-led initiative.”

Advertising/Sponsorship: lorraine@lrpartnership.co.uk

Stallholders: nikki@lrpartnership.co.uk

The Eccleshall Festival is delivered by Staffordshire Cultural Events CIC and supported by Eccleshall Parish Council and a wide network of local businesses and volunteers.