FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
2.00 -
5.30 pm
5.30 pm
Paris(h) Olympics, Dog Show, Stalls, Tea Tent & Bar
This year's festival will open with the Opening Ceremony for the Children's Olympics at 2.15pm, followed by races starting at 2.30pm in the central arena.
The bar will be open for parent's and spectators needing to quench their thirst after cheering the children.
Traditional stalls including Skittles, Arts & Crafts, Wellie Throwing, the Wheel of Fortune, Crockery Smash, Coconut Shy, Face Painting and Tombolas will be available all afternoon to keep everyone entertained. We look forward to launching the Human Fruit Machine and 'Chipping Awesome' Golf Game, at this year's festival!
The Dog Show will commence in the central arena at 3.30pm. Details of the classes are below.
The food offering for the afternoon will be in the tea tent and BBQ. There will be a fabulous choice sweet treats in the Tea Tent. You can relax and enjoy some gentle background music or purchase food to eat on the go. Ice-creams will be available for anyone needing to cool down after the action packed afternoon.
The bar will be open for parent's and spectators needing to quench their thirst after cheering the children.
Traditional stalls including Skittles, Arts & Crafts, Wellie Throwing, the Wheel of Fortune, Crockery Smash, Coconut Shy, Face Painting and Tombolas will be available all afternoon to keep everyone entertained. We look forward to launching the Human Fruit Machine and 'Chipping Awesome' Golf Game, at this year's festival!
The Dog Show will commence in the central arena at 3.30pm. Details of the classes are below.
The food offering for the afternoon will be in the tea tent and BBQ. There will be a fabulous choice sweet treats in the Tea Tent. You can relax and enjoy some gentle background music or purchase food to eat on the go. Ice-creams will be available for anyone needing to cool down after the action packed afternoon.
5.30 -
10.00 pM
10.00 pM
Circus Acts, Live Music, Food & Drinks
Our Festival 24 acts & musicians will keep all enthralled and amazed, and will have you toe tapping and dancing the evening long. From the traditional British circus to the sounds of Trinidad and summer bands. Featuring:
Solid Steel
The Cherrie family originate from Trinidad - the home of steel pans and the steel band. This family has been playing professionally in Britain since the early 1950s. The band’s motto is ‘the reliable sound of sunshine’.
Storm In A Teacup Circus
New to the festival this year with exciting circus acts, stilt walkers, mesmerizing bubbles, a light show & more….
Majestix
Always a hit! A high octane rock & pop band whose live music guarantees full dance floors and singing audiences. The fabulous band, comprising of charismatic lead vocals, bass, guitar, drums and keys showcase a unique decade-spanning repertoire, providing something for everyone - whether iconic classics or the latest chart topping hits.
Solid Steel
The Cherrie family originate from Trinidad - the home of steel pans and the steel band. This family has been playing professionally in Britain since the early 1950s. The band’s motto is ‘the reliable sound of sunshine’.
Storm In A Teacup Circus
New to the festival this year with exciting circus acts, stilt walkers, mesmerizing bubbles, a light show & more….
Majestix
Always a hit! A high octane rock & pop band whose live music guarantees full dance floors and singing audiences. The fabulous band, comprising of charismatic lead vocals, bass, guitar, drums and keys showcase a unique decade-spanning repertoire, providing something for everyone - whether iconic classics or the latest chart topping hits.
PARIS(H) OLYMPICS
Enter a team or register your child as an individual that would like to be part of a team on the day. The races will take place in the central arena from 2.30pm until 3.20pm
Events
- Welly Wanging
- Space Hopper Race
- 50m Race
- Wacky Race (Group 2 & 3) or Egg and Spoon (Group 1)
Event Group Overview
Each age group and event is standalone. However, there will be a prize for each age group participant with most event medals across the events.
Group 1 - Age 3 - 5 years
Group 2 - Age 6 - 8 years
Group 3 - Age 9 - 12 years
Entry Details
Participants to sign up on by completion of form (included in the Lych Gate and social media) and posted to Paradise Farm or emailed to in[email protected]
Required information: Name, Age, Address and Event selection.
Deadline for sign up is 31st May 2024. There is no cost for entry into the events.
Participants will receive a personalised welcome letter pack in advance of the event. The pack contents are to be confirmed but are likely to include a sports bib, handwaving parade flag and small packet of sweets.
We will delete all emails containing personal data promptly once we have sent out the welcome packs.
Events
- Welly Wanging
- Space Hopper Race
- 50m Race
- Wacky Race (Group 2 & 3) or Egg and Spoon (Group 1)
Event Group Overview
Each age group and event is standalone. However, there will be a prize for each age group participant with most event medals across the events.
Group 1 - Age 3 - 5 years
Group 2 - Age 6 - 8 years
Group 3 - Age 9 - 12 years
Entry Details
Participants to sign up on by completion of form (included in the Lych Gate and social media) and posted to Paradise Farm or emailed to in[email protected]
Required information: Name, Age, Address and Event selection.
Deadline for sign up is 31st May 2024. There is no cost for entry into the events.
Participants will receive a personalised welcome letter pack in advance of the event. The pack contents are to be confirmed but are likely to include a sports bib, handwaving parade flag and small packet of sweets.
We will delete all emails containing personal data promptly once we have sent out the welcome packs.
THE DOG SHOW
The Dog Show will be held in the central arena. The judges will be looking at a number of classes, including *new* for this year Best Rescue Dog & Best Young Handler.
REGISTRATION
Registration is on the day with a cash payment of £2 per class per dog.
SCHEDULE
2.30pm - Registration opens
3.30pm: CLASSES COMMENCE
- Best Pedigree
- Best Cross Breed
- Best Puppy (up to 12 months old)
- Best Veteran (8 years and older)
- Best Rescue Dog
- Best Young Handler (handler aged 12 years & under)
- Waggiest Tail
- Best in Show (all class winners return)
JUDGES PRIZES
1st, 2nd & 3rd in each category.
CUPS
Best Puppy Cup - The Animalantix Cup
Best Veteran - The Bamburger Cup
Best in Show -The Burtenshaw Cup
REGISTRATION
Registration is on the day with a cash payment of £2 per class per dog.
SCHEDULE
2.30pm - Registration opens
3.30pm: CLASSES COMMENCE
- Best Pedigree
- Best Cross Breed
- Best Puppy (up to 12 months old)
- Best Veteran (8 years and older)
- Best Rescue Dog
- Best Young Handler (handler aged 12 years & under)
- Waggiest Tail
- Best in Show (all class winners return)
JUDGES PRIZES
1st, 2nd & 3rd in each category.
CUPS
Best Puppy Cup - The Animalantix Cup
Best Veteran - The Bamburger Cup
Best in Show -The Burtenshaw Cup
ENTERTAINMENT
Some preview photos of Storm in a Teacup Circus, Solid Steel and Majestix.
There will be a circus workshop taking place in the afternoon, followed by a bubble performance at 5.30pm. Storm in a Teacup's finale will be the light show at about 9.30pm.
There will be a circus workshop taking place in the afternoon, followed by a bubble performance at 5.30pm. Storm in a Teacup's finale will be the light show at about 9.30pm.
FOOD & DRINKS
Only food and drinks bought at the Festival can be consumed at the event.
The Tea tent and BBQ will be available from 2pm. You can buy tea and sweet treats to go or sit and enjoy a traditional British tea with cakes, scones etc. Ice creams and donuts will also be available to purchase.
We will be barbequing hot dogs, burgers and halloumi burgers.
'Fire & Hop' will be offering sourdough pizzas, cooked in the wood fired ovens in their van with plenty of choice between a Margherita, Pepperoni, Spicy Roma, Venice Veggie or Hawaiian. Gluten free options will be available.
Cuzza Wallah will return this year with their delicious home cooked asian food. Butter Chicken and rice and a Vegan Sweet Potato Dahl will be available.
The bar will be open from 2pm until 10pm.
You can use your games vouchers to pay for food and drinks from the Teat Tent, BBQ and bar.
The Tea tent and BBQ will be available from 2pm. You can buy tea and sweet treats to go or sit and enjoy a traditional British tea with cakes, scones etc. Ice creams and donuts will also be available to purchase.
We will be barbequing hot dogs, burgers and halloumi burgers.
'Fire & Hop' will be offering sourdough pizzas, cooked in the wood fired ovens in their van with plenty of choice between a Margherita, Pepperoni, Spicy Roma, Venice Veggie or Hawaiian. Gluten free options will be available.
Cuzza Wallah will return this year with their delicious home cooked asian food. Butter Chicken and rice and a Vegan Sweet Potato Dahl will be available.
The bar will be open from 2pm until 10pm.
You can use your games vouchers to pay for food and drinks from the Teat Tent, BBQ and bar.
RAFFLE
You don't have to attend the festival to potentially win one of these amazing prizes. You can purchase your tickets on this website or by paying cash for the tickets delivered with the Lych Gate in May.
PRIZES:
- £250 Cash Prize
- Wine Tour & Tasting for 4 people at Stanlake Park
- Zoo Tour & Family Zoo Day for 4 people at BCA Zoo
- 'Have a Go' clay pigeon shooting lesson at E.J.Churchill
- Brunch for 2 people at The Beehive pub
- Half an Hour flying experience at White Waltham Airfield.
- £50 voucher for The Shurlock Inn
- £30 flower bouquet from Micklems Farm
- Festival Hamper full of treats for all the family
- A single 'Night Lark' coverless duvet and matching pillow cases from The Fine Bedding Company.
PRIZES:
- £250 Cash Prize
- Wine Tour & Tasting for 4 people at Stanlake Park
- Zoo Tour & Family Zoo Day for 4 people at BCA Zoo
- 'Have a Go' clay pigeon shooting lesson at E.J.Churchill
- Brunch for 2 people at The Beehive pub
- Half an Hour flying experience at White Waltham Airfield.
- £50 voucher for The Shurlock Inn
- £30 flower bouquet from Micklems Farm
- Festival Hamper full of treats for all the family
- A single 'Night Lark' coverless duvet and matching pillow cases from The Fine Bedding Company.
SPONSORS
A huge thanks to Knight Frank, our festival's main sponsor, for supporting the event for the second year.
Thanks to the donations from the companies below for sponsoring beer barrels and providing raffle prizes. Please click on the logo to access the website for each one.
Minibus
A bus will be driving to and from the Festival from Waltham St Lawrence during the following times:
1.30pm - 3.30pm
5.30pm - 6.30pm
8.30pm - 10.30pm
The cost will be £1 per person (adults & children) per trip. Games vouchers can be used for the return journey.
The route and bus stops will be confirmed closer to the event.
Dogs can travel on the bus (not on the seats).
1.30pm - 3.30pm
5.30pm - 6.30pm
8.30pm - 10.30pm
The cost will be £1 per person (adults & children) per trip. Games vouchers can be used for the return journey.
The route and bus stops will be confirmed closer to the event.
Dogs can travel on the bus (not on the seats).