Kimpton May Festival

Friday

5.45pm Flag Raising, Parish Church and live on Facebook

6-9pm Art Show; Parish Church. Entry £7 on the door

6.45pm Flag Raising, The Boot and live on Facebook

8.30pm Wine Tasting, Church House. Tickets in advance only

Saturday

9.30am-2pm Refreshments at the Dacre Rooms

10am-5pm Art Show, Kimpton Church. Entry £2

11am-4pm Craft Fair, Kimpton School. Free entry

12pm Procession assembles – take your place on the Hight St to watch!

12.30pm Procession leaves (road closed from 12pm)

12-5pm Stalls, food and bar at the Recreation Ground

1.10-5pm Arena Events (see separate timetable)

2-5.30pm Church Cream Teas, Recreation Ground

2-5.30pm History Exhibition, Church House

6.30-10pm Refreshments outside The Boot run by Girl Guiding

Arena Acts & Entertainment

1pm Procession arrives

1.10pm Fancy Dress Judging

1.30pm Crowning of the May King

2pm Dog and Duck Show

2.45pm London Street Band

3.30pm Maypole Dancing

4.15pm Dog and Duck Show

Back by popular demand and leading the procession and performing later in the arena are The London Street Band, a unique ensemble that plays current and classic hits as well as New Orleans Mardi Gras music.

Check out https://www.thelondonstreetband.com/ for more info.

Prepare to be amazed and amused in equals measure by the Dog and Duck Show! Using both trained and untrained sheep dogs to herd ducks and sheep, the crowds will be entertained and educated about common dog behaviour issues and about how these can be resolved.

Check out https://www.facebook.com/Dogandduckshow for more info

Sunday

10am May Festival Church Service, Bar Tent and the Recreation Ground. All ages welcome

11am-5pm Art Show, Parish Church. Entry £2

10am-12pm Mini Tennis, Tennis Club Parkfield Sports Ground, 4-14 years. £1 per child

11am-4pm Craft Fair, Kimpton School. Free Entry.

11.30am Junior 5-a-side Football, Recreation Ground. To register a team please email ROVERS49FC@GMAIL.COM by 6pm, Friday 2^nd May. £12 a team.

12-5pm Bar and Refreshments, Recreation Ground

12.45pm Dog Show registrations opens, lower Recreation Ground. Entry £2 plus £1 per class.

1-5pm History Exhibition, Church House

1.30pm Dog Show begins, Recreation Ground

2-5pm Cream Teas, Pimms and Live Music, Recreation Ground

7.30pm Brains of Kimpton Final, Kimpton School. Doors and bar open from 7pm. Entry £3

7.30pm Music Night, Memorial Hall. Tickets £10 in advance, £15 on the door

Music Night

Join us for an electrifying music night.

This year’s Music Night is headlined by the Carnegies, a talented local rock band hailing from St Albans and the surrounding area. They’ll be lighting up the stage with your favourite cover songs that are sure to get you singing and dancing along. Don’t miss this chance to support local talent and enjoy an unforgettable night of music!

Sunday, 4th May, doors open from 7.30

Memorial Hall

Bring your friends, your energy, and let’s rock the night away!

£10 in advance, £15 on the door so book now!

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/…/kimpton-may…/e-ddvkey

Monday

9.30am-12pm Refreshments, Dacre Rooms run by The Kimpton Players

9.30am Fun Run registration opens, Recreation Ground £10 seniors (14+) £5 juniors

10am-1pm Car Boot Sale, Recreation Ground (gate open from 9.30am) Cars £10/Business £15

10am-3pm Art Show, Parish Church, Entry £2

11am Junior Fun Run starts , Church Lane – finishes on Rec

11.10am Senior Fun Run starts, Church Lane – finishes on Rec

11.30am Hog Roast & Pimms bar, Recreation Ground

2.30-5pm Cream Teas & Games, The Green

3.00pm Maypole Dancing by the children of Kimpton School, The Green

3.30pm Auction, The Green

4.00pm Kimpton School Choir, The Green

4.15pm Auction continues, The Green

4.45pm Presentation of prizes & Community Awards, The Green

5.00pm Grand Draw, The Green

Children’s Activities

Mini Tennis

Are you aged 4-14 and want to test out some tennis skills? Head along to the tennis club on Sunday 4th May, 10am – 12pm! Just £1 per child.

5-a-side Football

Get some friends together to form a team of 5 (plus 1 sub), at least one of which must have an affiliation with the Parish of Kimpton. The Sunday tournament is in four school year groups:

1-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-11

Register by 6pm, Friday 2nd May ROVERS49FC@GMAIL.COM

11.30am Sunday 4th May, Recreation Ground

£12 a team

Junior Fun Run

Dig out your trainers…can you complete the 4km Junior Fun Run?

Register on the day, 9.30am at the Recreation Ground.

11am Monday 5th May, start on the Green, medals for all junior finishers!

Games on the Green

While the grown ups soak up the last moments of the festival on Monday 5th May, make lots of free, big bubbles and try your luck at the games on the Green! A small charge of 50p per turn on the dice game (cash only so bring your pocket money!) to join in the fun and chances to win prizes! Other donations very welcome.

All proceeds raised will go to the Willow Foundation.