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About
the event
The Wivenhoe May Fair is a community-based festival,
run by volunteers of all ages, that supports local music, crafts and
performing arts and raises money for local, national and
international charities. In the last 4 years the event has raised
nearly £8000 for charity. It started as a peace festival 25 years
ago and still aims to follow that ideal as well as promoting green,
organic and sustainable lifestyles.
What
to look forward to in 2008
The main stage and acoustic stage will showcase some
of the region's best bands and musicians and new activities are
planned, including a comedy and spoken word stage, open air theatre
and a healing area, where visitors can experience a range of
alternative therapies. And, of course, there will be stalls galore,
a beer tent, circus acts, drum workshops, a bouncy castle, face
painting, kid’s activities and a wide choice of food available.
Entrance will be free but donations are requested for charity.
Getting
involved
Everybody involved in the May Fair is a volunteer,
including all the musicians and artists, and they all give their
time and effort for free to make this such a special event. If you
would like to help with the event or your business can offer its
services please get in contact through our website.
The
May Fair in 2007
The problems with the contract which prevented the
2007 event going ahead have now been sorted out and the May Fair is
back on in 2008. A smaller replacement event (see
www.mayfestival.org) was organised at short notice where over 100
volunteers organised 50 performances across 11 venues and raised £1200
for charity despite terrible weather conditions.
“We’ve been working hard over the winter to get
everything ready for 2008. It’s an incredible amount of effort for
an afternoon in Wivenhoe but it’s such an amazing event it’s
worth it. This year’s event will be the best yet and there will be
some superb entertainment throughout the afternoon.”
Jon
Chamberlain – Wivenhoe May Fair |
