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Feast and Show Programme

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Feast and Show Brochure : 2018


Hampsthwaite Feast and Show 2018 will be held on 21st and 22nd July 2018

Theme : 'The Movies'

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Feast Programme - general structure

Pre-Feast
Indoor competition detailsDistributed via school and The Village Store early-June
Feast Grand RaffleTickets available via school and The Village Store early June.
Feast QuizAvailable from school and The Village Store from early June
Scarecrow Competition and TrailDetails available via school and The Village Store mid-June, Scarecrows to be displayed from early-July
Brochures delivered and start of Treasure HuntDelivered free to all Hampsthwaite residents and pupils of Hampsthwaite School - voluntary donations and sponsorship welcome
Saturday morning
Judging of Show and Indoor CompetitionsAll entries to be on display in the Memorial Hall by 10.30am
Judging of Pet Show11.00am in front of Memorial Hall
Saturday afternoon
Feast ParadeAccompanied by marching band, entertainers and classic cars
Assemble on Brookfield Green from 12.30pm
Opening of Feast and Fancy Dress judging1.30pm at front of Memorial Hall
Viewing of Show and Indoor Competition entriesFrom 2.00pm in Memorial Hall
Entertainment in Memorial Hall car parkIncluding for example: Teas, Ice Cream Van, Fun Activities
Cross-country run2.30pm start from outside the Memorial Hall
Hampsthwaite Show prize givingShow Cups and prizes presented from outside the Memorial Hall from 3.15pm
Saturday evening
Family Picnic4.00pm to 7.00pm on Feast Field
Free entry - Games and Sports
Licensed Bar available
Family EveningFrom 7.00pm on Feast Field
Free entry - Hot food served until 9.00pm
Live music until Midnight
Sunday morning
Feast ServiceEcumenical service alternating annually between St Thomas a'Becket church and the Methodist Chapel
Sunday afternoon
Feast Sports and Games12.00pm on Feast Field
EntertainersIncluding for example: displays, demonstrations and the Feast Challenge
Air ShowSubject to availability and weather permitting!
Feast prizes and trophiesAwarded at 4.35pm on Feast Field
Post-Feast
Exhibition of Feast and Show photosOn this web site
Feast and Show Programme

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