Vale of Evesham Festivals and Events

We love our festivals in the Vale of Evesham, whether its celebrating the majestic Asparagus and juicy ripe plums, messing about on the river, floating off into the wild blue yonder or dressing up and dancing outside the pub we’ll celebrate anything if it means a party! The beautiful River Avon forms the common thread that links the venues and festivals of the Vale of Evesham. There truly is something for everyone throughout the year and most are free to attend! There is always a warm welcome in store for visitors so come and join the fun.

The British Asparagus Festival

St George’s Day to Mid Summers Day

The Vale of Evesham’s temperate micro climate, rich soil and central location has proved to be the perfect combination to create a vibrant horticultural driven economy. In fact if you purchase the United Kingdom grown salads, either lose or pre-packed in any of the major supermarkets the chances are it was produced in the Vale of Evesham.

Asparagus is, however, the areas main crop. Evesham is the only town centre in the United Kingdom with an Asparagus Field within its boundaries and such is the crops importance to the economic and cultural history of the Vale of Evesham, a major event celebrating this majestic vegetable has developed attracting thousands of visitors from all corners of the world.

To find out about the Asparagus Festival, the history of Asparagus and where and when you can buy the best Vale of Evesham Asparagus go to www.britishasparagusfestival.org

Evesham Balloon Festival

1st Weekend of June

Evesham Balloon Festival provides a wonderful spectacle for visitors and local residents in the Vale of Evesham. The two day event takes place in Crown Meadow Evesham next to the beautiful River Avon in Evesham Town Centre.

The Event not only features hot air ballooning but also live music, a classic car show, fun fair and spectacular Night Glow and Fire Works finale. There are stalls providing local food and drink as well as gifts and souvenirs. The event is free to attend and there is plenty of parking in the town centre and on the riverside at Corporation Meadow. Details about the next event can be found at www.eveshamhotairfest.com

The Evesham National Morris Weekend

3rd weekend of June

The Vale of Evesham has a strong cultural identity that continues to endure. This is best illustrated in the Vales attachment to celebrating traditional dance. Morris Dancing is a major pastime for local residents and each year we celebrate this with a national competition that attracts Morris Dancing sides from across the United Kingdom.

The 3rd weekend of June sees over 400 dancers and their families make camp on the River Bank in Evesham and compete over a long weekend for the highly prized Evesham Stick. If you like real ale, traditional music and weekend filled with laughter and free entertainment this event is for you. It’s free to attend, so just settle into one of the Vale’s country pubs or come to Market Place in Evesham enjoy this fantastic spectacle. More details on this year’s event can be found at www.valemorris.com

Evesham River Festival
sponsored by PHX Security Ltd

2nd Weekend in July

The River Avon meanders majestically through the Vale of Evesham linking Evesham and Pershore to United Kingdom's national waterway network at Stratford-upon-Avon and Tewkesbury. The Avon was a commercial artery that enabled local producers to transport their bulky goods to the urban centres of Gloucester, Oxford and Birmingham. However, as the railways became dominant and the road infrastructure improved the River Avon became less important for commercial transport. It transformed into a key attraction for pleasure craft and
holiday makers wishing to take in the Vale's beautiful country side whilst relaxing in the comfort of a Narrow Boat or River Cruiser.

The Evesham River Festival sponsored by PHX Security Ltd celebrates the River's important and continuing contribution the Vale's economy and provides wonderful entertainment for visitors arriving by boat or by foot. Check out what's happening this year at www.eveshamriverfestival.co.uk

The Evesham Festival

August Bank Holiday Weekend www.eveshamfestival.com

The meandering River Avon forms a natural moat around Evesham creating a teardrop shape with over 3,500 metres of waterfront never more than a short walk from the town centre. As such the river plays an active part in the day to day lives of the local community and is a major attraction to visitors and holiday makers.

River fishing is particularly good in Evesham with day passes available from Evesham and District Angling Association (www.edaa.webs.com)
or Hampton Ferry
(www.hamptonferry.co.uk).

The Evesham Festival attracts top anglers from across the United Kingdom and Europe. In excess of 40,000 visitors attend the event each year which not only provides an opportunity to watch the worlds top river anglers competing for huge cash prises but the tented village on Crown Meadow hosts trade stands selling country goods, specialist food and drink as well as a huge selection of angling equipment at bargain prices. Go to www.eveshamfestival.com.

Pershore Plum Festival

August Bank Holiday Monday

As well as being famous for its Asparagus, the Vale of Evesham is renowned for prolific production of plums. In fact one of the Vale’s most attractive towns has given its name to three of the tastiest and most famous varieties of plum: the Pershore Purple; the Pershore Yellow Egg and the Pershore Emblem.

Such is the importance of plum production to Pershore a major festival has developed to celebrate this succulent fruit and its indelible connection to local cultural heritage.

The Pershore Plum Festival features a range of events throughout the crop’s season. Details of this year’s activity can be found at www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk.

Evesham Pie and Ale Festival

3rd Weekend of September

Evesham Pie and Ale Festival celebrates and promotes the fabulous food and drink that's produced in the Vale of Evesham. The event takes place on 17 th September in Evesham's Market Place and features a wide variety of pies made from the Vale's finest ingredients, Ciders and Ales pressed and brewed by our local micro breweries and plenty of entertainment for all of the family. There is plenty of free samples on offer and demonstrations on how to make the perfect pie.

For more information contact vicky@impactsecurity.co.uk.

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