The 2011 Pershore Plum Festival will take place throughout August culminating with Plum Fayre Day on Bank Holiday Monday
2011 Festival Events
Plum Festival Gala Evening
29th July
Number 8 Community Arts Centre
Celebrate the start of this unique Plum Festival by attending a glittering Gala Evening where the 2011 Plum Princess will be crowned – a prestigious black tie event featuring outstanding music and dance. Plum Princess competition open to 8-12 year olds. Application forms available from Judith Synnuck on (01386) 554397 / 552984
Pershore Plum Festival Launch
30th July
Plum Alley (Chapman Court)
Grand Festival opening. Join Prunella the Pershore Purple Plum and the Plum Princess to officially launch the month long 2011 celebration. Entertainment, heritage exhibitions and competitions will keep you occupied. Why not try out some of the Plum ‘goodies’ including Plum sausages, jams, soaps, sweets and much more!
For more details call (01386) 565373/556591.
Saturday Events Throughout August
30th July, 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August
Plum Alley (Chapman Court), Pershore & various venues throughout the town
Go Plum Crazy in Plum Alley!!!
Every Saturday Plum Alley (nr Asda) will be hosting various trade stands selling lots of different plum themed products. Also local horticultural experts from the Vale Heritage Landscape Trust will be on hand with advice on all things plummy – including tastings and sales of plums.
Live entertainment throughout the month
For more details call (01386) 565373/556591.
Plums in Art
1st – 30th August
Pershore Library, Church Street, Pershore
Plum themed art exhibition promoted by Pershore Art and Photography Show. Shown in the Library for the duration of the Plum Festival. Free entry.
For further details, contact Richard Hinchliffe (01386) 550359
www.pershoreartsshow.co.uk
Pershore Plum Festival Family Fun Race Day
5th August
Worcester Racecourse
Following the success of 2010, the Land O’Plums Chase returns! A race ran 112 years ago steeped in history. Plums, products and the colour purple are the focus of the day as well as children’s entertainment. To cap off a brilliant day the annual jump jockey football match will be contested in the centre of the course after the racing. Discounted coach transport available.
For further information, visit the Race Day page by clicking here >>
Plum Tours
11th, 18th & 25th August
To celebrate the fruit which made Pershore so famous and as part of the month long Plum Festival – don’t miss these exciting new guided coach tours. Plum Guides will accompany every tour and you can be sure they will produce the “plum goods” for your entertainment throughout the day. Picking up at various points throughout the County, booking is essential.
For further details and to book your seats contact Dudley’s Coaches on (01386) 792206.
Pershore Plum Fayre Day and Farmers Market
27-29th August
Enjoy a “plum day” out for all the family at Pershore’s biggest event of the year when it celebrates the fruit for which it is internationally famous….
Attractions throughout the town include Plum Alley (plums, tastings, advice, plum products including sausages, soaps and jams) Classic and vintage cars, Farmers Market, boat trips, arts and crafts, street and children entertainment, Plum Splash and Play Zone, Abbey tower trips and concerts, trade & charity stalls, Retail Market, High Street shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants open.
Entertainment including the Chipping Camden Morris Dancers, Pershore Brass, Wyred Up, Pershore Town Choir.
Park & Ride service available from Pershore High School and Pershore College.
For full details, visit the Main Festival page by clicking here >>
Pershore Retail Market – Family Fun Day
29th August
Market (open throughout the day)
Free raffle ticket with all Bank Holiday weekend purchases £50 first prize!
Fun Quiz operating throughout the day
Collage painting
Bead Bracelet demonstration – prize for judges favourites(10.30am)
Sugarcraft demonstration – prize for judges favourites (11.30am)
12.30pm-2.30pm Market Treasure Hunt (£100 for winning entry)
For more information on the festival visit Pershore’s Visitor Information Centre or call (01386) 556591.
Thinking of organising a plum-themed event?
If you have an event or know of one taking place throughout the month of August and would like to be associated with the Plum festival, please send your event details to angela.tidmarsh@wychavon.gov.uk or call 01386 565373 for more information.
Many retailers and local entrepreneurs in and around the town will be producing plum related foods and merchandise for sale throughout the Festival. Please click here for further information and contact details.
