The 2011 British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham will take place from 23rd April until 21st June.
New events are being added as soon as they are announced - please visit often!
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | ORGANISER | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th May | Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction This historic auction is held to celebrate some of the finest "Gras" in the world. Dont miss this ever popular event featuring Bretforton Silver Band and Pebworth Morris as well as your chance to meet Gus - the Vales very own asparagus man! (As seen on BBC Countryfile) |
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton | Nigel Smith | 01386 831173 |
| 30th May | Asparagus Festival Day (As seen on BBC TV "The One Show") A fun day out for all the family to celebrate the Vales' finest Asparagus. Meet "Gus", enjoy mouth watering cookery demonstrations, bring a "pot" for local celebrity Henry Sandon to look at in his very own Asparagus Roadshow. Asparagus meals and tastings, Farmers Market, local arts and crafts, childrens activities and local ales, ciders and wines |
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton | Nigel Smith | 01386 831173 |
| 5th June | Bretforton Church Asparagus Auction An outdoor Church service in the company of the Bretforton Silver Band followed by an auction of the famous Vale "Gras" local produce and general items. |
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton |
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173 |
| 4th & 5th June | The Balloon Festival Balloons, Classic cars, Music, Saturday evening Night Glow, illuminated balloons and fireworks Featuring the Asparagus Fun Olympics on Sunday 5th |
Crown Meadow, Evesham | Shawn Riley | 01386 565518 |
| 12th June | Open Farm Sunday |
Dunnington Court Farm | Dunnington Court Farm | 01789 751126 |
| 18th & 19th June | National Morris Weekend TOP and ELITE Morris sides from all over the Country featuring the first ever ASPARADUCK RACE |
Various venues throughout Evesham and the Vale | Shawn Riley | 01386 565518 |