The Clerkenwell Festival, now in its 10th year, returns to Spa Fields on Bank Holiday Sunday 24th August.
By Penny Dampier
The Clerkenwell Festival, now in its 10th year, returns to Spa Fields on Bank Holiday Sunday 24th August, 1pm – 6.30pm, and entry is FREE!
The Peel will be there from 1pm – 5pm with activities for kids and adults!
These will include: arts and crafts, prize bingo, the Clerkenwell quiz, a heritage and archive stall, a children’s face painter, plus free cold soft drinks & ice lollies, and lots more!
Come and say hello! The Peel will be on the small grassy area in front of the tennis courts.
Highlights from the rest of the festival include:
Renowned soul singer PP Arnold headlining the music stage; plus these other amazing bands – The Rockingbirds; Miraculous Mule and Quick Romance.
There’s also the now legendary rock and roll jumble sale, with cool nick-nacks and beautiful treasures; a book talk with Anne Kernan and Melanie Moof; and the Clerkenwell dog show!
Plus an after show party at The Holy Redeemer Church Hall on Exmouth Market, 7pm – 10.30pm, with DJs Evil Elvis, Betty Boom and Simon Wild.
(Entry to this is £7).
It’s always a fun event.
See you there!
