Kew Midsummer Fete: Saturday 22 June
Kew Midsummer Fete has become a much-loved part of the local community for 12 years. It brings locals and visitors together for a brilliant day out, as well as raising thousands for local charities. We have now raised more than £200,000 since we started in 2010. So, what can you expect this year?
Fabulous stalls There will be around 90 outside stalls, selling a wonderful range of goodies from paintings to plants, scarves to scones, jewellery to jams and cards to cushions. Inside the marquee there will be a further 25 stalls, full of exquisite original items including furniture, silver jewellery, frames, candles, bags and clothing.
The food court We have a fantastic range of fabulous food this year. There will be the traditional tea tent, where you can sit down and relax with a cuppa and a cream cake.
Great attractions The historic fairground rides are back, including the colourful Carousel of gallopers, the Flying Chair-O-Plane and, for fearless tots, the Merry-Go-Round of vintage vehicles.
Stage stars There will be a full day of entertainment from the stage, including local bands, choirs and organisations, with a few show acts thrown in.
Dog days The Dog Show always draws huge crowds with local residents keen to show off their favourite member of the family. There are seven rosette-winning categories: Best Puppy, Best Old Dog, Best Pedigree, Best Cross-Breed, Best Rescue Dog, Best Trick and Dog Most Like Its Owner. The Best In Show will be chosen from those winners. Once again, a celebrity will kindly be judging this year’s winners! Still currently a secret, you’ll find out on the day who will be picking our champions. Entry fee for each category. Registration is on the day, 12-2.30pm. The show starts at 3pm.
Tug of War The Tug of War Tournament is a great event to watch, with both children and adults joining in the tugging fun. You can put a team of six together in advance or just turn up on the day.
Calling all local charities All profits from Kew Midsummer Fete are donated to local charities and more than £200,000 has been shared out so far. If you are a local charity and would like to apply for a donation, complete the application form on the website – kewfete.org.
An environmentally sustainable Fete This year we are keen to be as environmentally sustainable as possible. We would love it if you could bring your own reusable drinking bottles and water. Bring a few bags and containers to take your goodies home with you. And travel by foot – new parking restrictions around the green mean there is less space to park, so do walk!
Pippa Duncan, Kew Fete Committee
kewfete.org
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