Weekend of fun is lined up for the Foxton Festival
THIS year the Foxton Festival will be bigger and better than ever with a full weekend of fun and entertainment set at the beautiful Foxton Locks which is already a well established must-visit tourist destination.
Offering something for everyone, the Foxton Locks Festival has grown to become one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the calendar thanks to its unique combination of live entertainment, toe-tapping music acts and locally sourced food and drink.
This summer sees the festival return for its eighth year and with two jam-packed days, visitors of all ages will be spoilt for choice from the moment the gates open on Saturday, June 17.
Set against the historic backdrop of Foxton Locks, the popular event is expected to host a recordbreaking 7,000 attendees. Trading boats on the canal and locks will be dressed for the occasion, creating a scenic display for passers-by and festival goers alike – definitely one for the Instagrammers! – #foxtonfestival.
Full details of this year’s line-up is extensive with around 30 local, national and international acts, including Room4Music, Unpredictable’s, Hash Tags, The Albion, James Condon and many, many more - will take to not one, but two epic stages.
For those less eager to don their dancing shoes, a series of arena shows and specialist exhibits offer the opportunity to discover some- thing new.
History buffs can broaden their horizons and learn everything there is to know about traditional folk art of Morris Dancing. Live Bird of Prey will mesmerise the crowd, there are historical enactments, while animal fans can get up close and personal with exotic alpacas and cosy up to cute pets.
The arena also welcomes fouregged friends and will be giving proud pooches the opportunity to strut their stuff and compete in daily fun dog shows. With the judges on the hunt to find Leicestershire’s most paw-fect pet, expect the competition to be fierce!
In addition to providing great entertainment, supporting local talent is at the heart of The Foxton Locks Festival; this year the craft marquee will feature more than 100 of the region’s finest artisans – making it the ideal place to pick up unique gifts, perfect for friends, family or just to treat yourself.
Of course, no festival is complete without great food and drink. Visitors can settle into the large marquee bar and choose from a range of real ale, beers, cider and wine whilst an expansive food village offering delicious meals and morsels is guaranteed to tantalise the taste buds.
To find out more, visit http:// www. foxtonlocksfestival. co. uk/ where more details will be revealed in the coming weeks.