Worstead 5 Road Run

Please see www.nnbr.co.uk for details. The race usually draws some great crowds so it pays to get your entry in quickly. You’ll be cheered along the route and there’s the chance to chill out with music and a drink after the race.

 

Classic Vehicles

Classic cars have long been one of the popular attractions of Worstead Festival so we are pleased to welcome them back to the new style festival this year. 

The display of classic cars and motorcycles will comprise many interesting vehicles from around the world, built before 1982. The care and passion with which owners restore, prepare and keep their vehicles is fantastic to see.
The main classic vehicle display will be on the Sunday of the two festival days. The judges will announce the winners of categories at 4pm for best car, best motorcycle and best club entries.

There is no entry fee for classic vehicle exhibitors who will also receive two entry passes to the festival (issued on the day) but vehicles must have been built earlier than 1986 and be registered, taxed, MoT tested and insured for road use.
Come to Worstead festival for a classic display which will take you back to a time when the sun shone dazzlingly on paint and chrome, traffic-free roads stretched endlessly and a gentleman never travelled behind less than 6 cylinders....!

 

In the Church

Worstead’s a weaving village so any celebration of rural life wouldn’t be complete without the Weavers Guild. The group is proud of its heritage and will be demonstrating the art of weaving as well as displaying what the traditional looms can produce.

Saturday at 7.30pm sees the church playing host to The Choir Worstead, a community singing group formed in the village a couple of years ago. From traditional choral arrangements of well-known songs, with some classical music and a bit of pop thrown in, there’s something to appeal to a mixed audience.

 

Medieval Encampment

In days of old when knights were bold . . .they would have probably enjoyed joining the fun of a festival or two. So this year we’ve invited the Norfolk and Norwich Medieval Association along to join the weekend of fun. There will be the chance to see knights in fighting form, for youngsters to see what wearing the traditional armour was like and have a go at age-old crafts and see a medieval encampment as it would have been all those years ago. They’re an enthusiastic bunch and will be happy to chat about their hobby, encourage you to join in and give you a few tips on archery.

 

In the Village Hall

The Village Hall came to life as a benefactor of the festival’s earlier fundraising and in now fundamental part of village life. During the 2011 festival it will be serving up traditional strawberries and cream teas and visitors can listen to a touch of laid-back jazz as they browse indoor stalls. Go on, treat yourself!

 

Art Exhibition

New to the Festival the Art exhibition will feature work for sale primarily by Artists from NOVA  (North Norfolk Organization  for Visual Artists) and North Walsham Artists. The work will include contemporary paintings and drawings, collage, relief and free standing sculpture, and glasswork in a variety of expressive and exciting styles by a group of highly talented artists.

 

Heavy Horses

Any festival in Worstead wouldn’t be the same without the well-loved heavy horses who will be brought along to delight visitors and parade in a ring dedicated to rural history. There’s the chance to find out more about them from their owners who will be happy to chat.

 

Vintage Tractors

Again, the tractors are a big draw as exhibitors take people back in time to a more steady pace of life. There will be the chance to browse around plenty of old models and see some in action.

 

Military Vehicles

 

Best of Norfolk Food

In its own dedicated marquee The Best of Norfolk Food will seek to bring the very best Norfolk chefs, cooks and produce for visitors to see demonstrations and shop for ingredients. Click here for more details

 

Craft Stalls

We've got some particularly talented folk around Worstead and we're aiming to showcase some of the best crafts from the area and nearby. From children's wooden toys to handmade jewellery and stalls selling unusual or funky gifts, the aim is to bring a real cross section of crafters and suppliers to the 2011 festival. Have a browse round and see what you think. Bet you find something you like.

 

Kids Zone

Join a race or two, hear some stories, delight in some madcap science and have a go at making some exciting crafts. That’s all for the kids, though we’re happy if mums and dads help them out a bit too. There’s clowning around with razz, too, and face-painting and it’s all a great chance to have some fun and games. Click here for more details

 

Ed Games

Have a go at a range of activities, including tug-of-war, welly throwing, egg chucking and hay bale tossing.

We can promise you a taste of village fetes of days gone by when you step up for your go at the games area, a new addition to the festival. Click here for more details

 

Music Tent

As always, the Worstead Festival will have a diverse range of music to cater for all ages!

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Animal Zone

Animals can really make an event magic and we hope to give visitors the chance to get up close to a few species. More details nearer the time!