Fordingbridge Park Fest

Schedule

Sat Jul 18 2026 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Fordingbridge Information Office, Kings Yard | Verwood, EN

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Looking forward to seeing you all at this year's main town event!
FORDINGBRIDGE PARK FEST 2026 SATURDAY 18TH JULY
12-5PM FORDINGBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND
Excitement is building for this year’s Fordingbridge Town Council's, Fordingbridge Park Fest Event, taking place on Saturday 18th July from 12pm to 5pm at the Fordingbridge Recreation Ground. We have a packed timetable of live performances, arena attractions, and family entertainment.
The free entry community festival will celebrate sports, arts and culture, bringing together local performers, community groups, sports clubs, independent traders, artists and food & drink vendors for an afternoon of summer fun.
The entertainment begins at 12pm on the Main Stage with a live performance from Hyde Band, setting the tone for a lively and energetic day.
At 1pm, the Fordingbridge Players will take to the Main Stage with a special performance, while at 1.15pm visitors can head to the Main Arena for a spectacular birds of prey demonstration from Liberty’s Birds of Prey.
Musical entertainment continues at 2pm with the Fordingbridge Musical Theatre Choir performing on the Main Stage before a fantastic Dog Show begins in the Main Arena at 2.30pm. To enter the fun dog show, pop along to the Duck Pond stall on the day!
At 3pm, local favourites Star Cast will entertain crowds on the Main Stage, followed at 3.30pm by an exciting TaeKwando demonstration in the Main Arena.
The afternoon concludes with another appearance from the Fordingbridge Players at 4pm before live cover band Loose Chippings close the festival with a live set from 4.15pm on the Main Stage.
Alongside the scheduled performances, visitors can also enjoy free activities including climbing wall sessions and archery, as well as live skate park demonstrations and a graffiti artist showcasing creative street art throughout the day.
Community favourites will also return, including the Rotary Club’s two heat raft races at 2.30pm and 4pm and their infamous Duck Races a 3pm and at 3.30pm the corporate Duck Race will take place. Duck Race tickets will be available to purchase on the day.
Fordingbridge Turks and Fordingbridge Rugby Club will also host a variety of sports-themed activities and competitions, including a tug of war challenge.
With free entry and entertainment for all ages, Fordingbridge Park Fest promises to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit and one of the standout events of the local summer calendar. Come along, bring a picnic and enjoy!
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Where is it happening?

Fordingbridge Information Office, Kings Yard, 16 Beechwood, Fordingbridge, SP6 1DB, United Kingdom, Verwood

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