Kimpton May Festival
Friday 28th April - Monday 1st May 2017
Kimpton, Hertfordshire
“At the Movies” was the theme of the 53rd Kimpton May Festival in 2017
Here are the 2017 Kimpton Fun Run combined results
Thanks to everyone for making this May Festival a fantastic four days
If you’re interested to take part either on the committee, at the event itself, through sponsorship or have suggestions for how we can improve the festival then please get in touch
Please keep these dates in your diary – 4 to 7 May 2018
Any questions check out our Facebook page for updates or email us
We have Charitable Status KIMPTON MAY FESTIVAL TRUST 1161032
The Junior disco has long been a favourite with children and parents alike
Games, music and fun to get everyone in the May festival mood
Where: Kimpton Memorial Hall
When: from 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Price: £2.50 – tickets on the door
Age: Reception to year 6 (Reception children to be accompanied by an adult)
This is a major feature of the Festival, which brings many hundreds of visitors to the village. The Show takes place in the beautiful surroundings of the Grade I listed parish church. The Show is open Friday to Monday
The Opening Night of the Art Show is being held on Friday. This is a lively occasion when many sales are made. It is an opportunity to browse the exhibition of over 100 local artists from paintings, sculpture, glassware, and other media as well as listen to music.
More details can be found on the Kimpton Art Show’s website
Where: Kimpton Parish Church
When: from 6pm to 9pm
Price: Opening night £5 including a complimentary glass of wine. Other days entry is £1
Music
6pm: Nigel and Wendy Hyams – Accordion and vocal
6.30pm: Ellie Smith and Tim Randall – Vocal and guitar
Come along to the outdoor movie night featuring Mamma Mia!
There will be a bar and refreshments. Please bring your own chair, sleeping bags or blankets to sit on
Where: Kimpton School Field
When: Gates open 7pm for 7.45pm
Price: £10 or a family ticket for 4 @ £30
Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door
Wines from the Old and New World. Sample them in the genial company of Mark Buckenham from the Wine Society
Where: Church House
When: 8.30pm
Donation: £12.50 Tickets available online
Take a selfie on Saturday and put us in the picture with what you like best about the festival
Email your selfies to darren@spitfirepr.com or visit our Twitter and Facebook feeds
We’ll post a shortlist of the best images in a Facebook album on Sunday
The winner will be the person who has the most likes when the competition closes at 3pm on Monday
The winner will be announced during the auction and receive £25 One entry per person
Come along to the all day Bacon Bap Bar and Cafe serving teas, coffees, cakes and soft drinks
There’s also a Chilli Bar serving chilli with nachos, cheese and soured cream from 12 noon to 5pm
When: 10.30am to 5pm
Where: High Street near the Recreation Ground
Food and drinks available from noon at the Recreation Ground
Procession assembles at the Western End of High street (east of Luton Road junction) – noon
Procession starts along High Street – 12.30pm
Procession arrives at the Recreation Ground – 1pm
Judging of Fancy Dress – 1.15pm
Crowning of May Queen and Prizes – 1.30pm
Arena events start – 1.45pm
Maypole dancing, Tug of War, Titan the Robot and the Drum and Trumpet Corps
There’s also Pony Rides from 2pm to 4pm @£4 per ride and an Animal Corner
Titan the Robot 1.45pm and 4pm
A unique blend of robot comedy, street theatre and music creating an amazing show full of surprises
Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps 2.45pm
One of the oldest youth military style bands in the country. Its uniforms, instrumentation and style is closely based upon that of the Armed Forces Military Bands. The band has performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, St Paul’s Cathedral and The London Palladium. It has also had the honour of performing in the presence of every member of the Royal Family
Where: Kimpton School
When: Saturday only 11am to 5pm
Refreshments served
Where: Kimpton Parish Church
When: 11am to 5pm
Price: £1
Music
2pm: Suzuki Space Aspire – Violin solos and ensembles
3pm: Kimpton Village Choir
Come along and join in the 70th Birthday Challenge as well as tucking into birthday cake and a nice cup of tea!
Where: behind the Football Pavillion, Recreation Ground
When: from 2pm
Where: Church House
When: 2pm to 5pm
Talented villagers entertain us with music, song, dance and comedy
Where: Memorial Hall
When: 7pm for 7.30pm
Tickets available from the Box Office and also online
Open for ages 4 to 14. Equipment provided so come along and have a go!
Where: Parkfield Sports Ground
When: 10am to 1pm
Price: £1
All day Bacon Bap Bar and Cafe serving teas, coffees, cakes and soft drinks
There’s also a Chilli Bar serving Chilli with Nachos, cheese and soured cream from 12 noon to 5pm
At noon Kimpton musicians will gather outside for an impromptu folk session
When: 10.30am to 5pm
Where: High Street near the Recreation Ground
There are lots of crafts being demonstrated this year from coil basketry to rag rugs and wood carving to trout fly tying
Some crafts you can have a go at yourselves. These include:
Bobbin Lace
Japanese Braiding
Jewellery
Potting
Where: Kimpton School
When: 11am to 4pm
Free entry!
Get your mates together to form a team of 5 (plus 1 sub) one of whom must be a resident of the Kimpton parish
The tournament is in three school year groups: Years 1-3, 4-6, 7-9
A trophy will be presented to each member of the winning teams and to the runners-up
When: 11.45 am
Where: Recreation Ground
How to enter: Contact Nick Bevan nick.bevan@db.com or 07770 435480
Price: Entry is £10 per team payable on the day
Where: Kimpton Parish Church
When: 12.30pm to 5.30pm
Price: £1
Music
2pm: Andy Wright – Organ
3pm: Nigel and Wendy Hyams – Accordion and vocal
4pm: Bill Redway – Guitar and vocal
Where: Church House
When: 1pm to 5pm
Film showing at 3pm
Entry classes this year are:
Where: Lower Recreation Ground
When: 1.30pm to 3.30pm Registration from 12.45pm
May Festival Sunday just wouldn’t be the same without Christine’s Stackyard Stompers, cream teas and Pimms
The “Stackyard Six” will knock your socks of with their mix of New Orleans Traditional and Dixieland Jazz
Where: Lower Recreation Ground
When: 2.30pm to 5pm
The finalists are Kimpton WI, Kimpton Church and Kimpton Cricket Club.
Come along and cheer them on and take part in a fun audience quiz with a small prize up for grabs!
Where: Kimpton School
When: 7.30pm for 8pm. Bar opens at 7.30pm and quiz starts promptly at 8pm
Price: £3 on the door
The Rollin’ Clones promise to rock the Hall to its foundations and add some thunder to the May Fest Music Night
They enjoy the reputation of being the best tribute to the Rolling Stones . . . ever
Where: The Memorial Hall
When: Doors open 7:30pm Licenced Bar from 7:45pm
Tickets available on the door or online
Well done to everyone who took part
Here are the 2017 Kimpton Fun Run combined results
Seniors (15 and over)
Distance: 5.6 Miles (9km)
Juniors
Distance: 2.5 miles (4km)
For more information contact Haydn Williams or see www.runherts.com
Come along to the Bacon Bap Bar and Cafe serving teas, coffees, cakes and soft drinks
When: 10am to 2pm
Where: High Street near the Recreation Ground
Where: Kimpton Parish Church
When: 10am to 3pm Last admission 2.30pm
Collect paintings between 3 and 4pm
Price: £1
Music
12.45pm: Tim Watkin-Rees and Doug Jenner – Guitar, fiddle and vocal
1.30pm: Helen McPhun and Mandy Britton – Flute and violin
2.15pm: Steve Warner and Roland Freeman-Turner – Tenor guitar and ukulele
Where: Lower Recreation Ground
When: 10am to 1pm
Price: £5 in advance or £8 on the day
Contact: donna.guides@hotmail.co.uk
Where: Lower Recreation Ground
When: 12 noon onwards
Games for the young at heart provided by the Willow Foundation
Where: Village Green
When: 3pm to 5pm
Some of the Auction prizes include:
First half of Auction – 3.30pm
Maypole Dancing – 4pm
Second half of Auction – 4.30pm
Presentation of Prizes – 4.50pm
Grand Draw – 5pm
Where: Village Green
Grand Draw tickets: £1 each
Grand Draw prizes: £250, £100 and £50
The Box Office is open so please contact us
Tickets for some of the events are available to buy online so please scroll down to view these
Sample wines from the New and Old World in the expert company of Mark Buckenham from the Wine Society
Tickets available online
Tickets are now available online as well as at the door
Adult tickets (15 and over) are available to book online
Adult and Children’s tickets available on the day too
The Box Office is open. Please contact us.
You can also book online for Wine Tasting, Outdoor Cinema, Kimpton Entertains, Music Night and Fun Run
Please contact us if you would like to get involved with this year’s Festival
Any questions check out our Facebook page for updates or email us
Details about the Village car parking areas are on the downloadable map
