The return of the hugely popular Tamworth Summer Festival

Tamworth Borough Council in Partnership with Tamworth Lions brings you the annual flagship event Tamworth’s Summer Festival. The festival has been part of the outdoor events programme for years and is recognised as the day families in Tamworth get together to have fun. This year is no exception with a new look on the days festivities.

Taking on the traditional aspects, the festival will work with local group the Tamworth Lions to provide the people of Tamworth and beyond with lots of things to do. This year the event will be split up into zones; these zones will have something for all members of the public.


The festival will also incorporate celebrations for the Olympic handover that will take place in Beijing. To mark the transfer of the Olympic Games from Beijing to London a competition of games will take place within the Sports Development Zone and ending in a final in the Arena, and winners will be crowned. Come along and take part.

The event will be on August 24^th, the Saturday of the bank holiday weekend and coincides with the Bank Holiday event taking place at Tamworth Castle. There will be 5 hours of fun filled packed activities in the castle grounds.  The event will run 12-5pm in Tamworth Castle Pleasure Grounds.

The zones for the event are:-

Community Zone

This area will offer the community information about issues from a range of local organisations on subjects affecting residents in Tamworth. This will include Tamworth Borough Council, Fire, Police, Education Providers and others.

Food and Drink

Visitors will be able to sample the best food Tamworth has to offer, showcasing local produce and restaurants across the town.

Show arena

Every hour there will be a different display to entertain including gymnastics, equestrian and dance.

Heritage Zone

Tamworth’s rich heritage is on display with a Medieval re-enactment taking centre stage, this section is supported by a host of other interesting local heritage organisations.

Family Fun Zone

One for all the family, this Zone has a range of fun filled activities for all; this includes shows, games, petting zone, Laser Tag and climbing walls. With face painters and balloon modelling fair.

Sports Development Zone

Come and enjoy taster sessions for a range of sporting activities. Join in the Olympic handover fun with competitions for all the family.

Stalls and Charity

There will be a variety of stalls selling all sorts and charity stalls raising funds for local organisations.

Stage

Touch FM will be on hand to supply the entertainment for the event

John Barker returns with his great family fair

This event is organised by Tamworth Borough Council in partnership with Tamworth Lions, is sponsored by 1^st Call Us Recruitment and Ankerside, is supported by Touch FM, Tamworth Herald and Tamworth Times.

For more information please log onto www.whatsontamworth.co.uk, or telephone 01827 709581

Other events: 

Tamworth Arts Festival is the first Outdoor event coming to Tamworth this summer. Others are:-

Stars and Stripes – Saturday 13^th September

Bonfire Night – Saturday 8^th November

Xmas Lights Switch On – Friday 21^st November

Bandstand Concerts

Contacts

Richard Finnigan 
Marketing & Publicity Officer (Events & PR)
Tel: 01827 709634
Fax: 01827 709310
e-mail: richard-finnigan@tamworth.gov.uk

Elanor Thompson                                                                             
Outdoor Events Co-ordinator 
Tel: 01827 709314
Fax: 01827 709310
e-mail: elanor-thompson@tamworth.gov.uk