Events in Farnham

Farnham in Bloom

Each year between the months of May and October Farnham becomes awash with colour as the flower filled hanging baskets and troughs go out around the town.

This year, after 5 years break, Farnham Town Centre will be entered in the South and South East in Bloom competition

For more info, please visit: www.farnham.gov.uk

Line Up Includes:

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel,
Dave Edmunds Rockpile,
Chas & Dave,
The Hamsters,
Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band,
Jackie Lynton
Many, Many, Many More......

Rural Life Centre includes working light railway, children's area and entertainers, Lantern Parade, Sci-Fi Characters, Bar and Food Stalls, Cafe, Craft and CD stalls

Camping available

Variety of Tickets including daily, weekend and camping tickets are available at www.weyfest.co.uk
or by post from Weyfest, 8 Hillside Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LB
or Text 07889 797482 for a callback

For more details visit: www.weyfest.co.uk

TwentyTen is a group of established and emerging local artists who have been working together for three years. Their first group exhibition was held during the recent Farnham Arts Festival. The artists produce contemporary fine art in a variety of media including painting, drawing, print making, stone carving, latex and photography. Unframed work, greeting cards and postcards will also be available. The exhibition runs 16 - 27 September 10am - 4pm (closed Sunday and finishes 1pm on the last day).

For more info, please email: carol.gardner@ckpg.co.uk

Or visit the The Farnham Maltings site: www.farnhammaltings.com

Midnight

Our first women only sponsored walk in memory of someone special. Take the Gold Star - the complete ten mile route from Guildford to Farnham or the Silver Star - a four mile route from Guildford to Puttenham.

For more information telephone 01252 729446 or visit www.pth.org.uk

Farnham Food Festival in October

October will be Farnham's 'Feast of Food' month. So far, the following events have been scheduled:

1 Oct - 'Feast of Food' Launch

11 Oct - Food Festival - (see below listing under 11 Oct)

24-25 Oct - Italian Market (see below listing under 24 Oct)

26 Oct - The monthly Farmers Market - Central Car Park between 10am - 1:30pm

For more info, please go to: Farnham Food Festival

at the Central Car Park, Victoria Road

Come and enjoy mouthwatering treats at Farnham's first Feast.

Farnham Food Festival is organised by Farnham Town Council. The festival will showcase an array of fresh local produce offering delightful delicases right on your doorstep.

Between tasting samples and making your purchases from the variety of exhibitors, make sure you don't miss a food demonstration by local Chef Steve Drake of Michelin Star establishment, Drake's Resaturant in nearby Ripley.

96.4 The Eagle Radio's Love Crew will be attending - you could win sime fantastic culinary prizes and musical entertainment will be provided by renowned local jazz band; Granndpa Spells.

For more info, please go to: Farnham Food Festival

Come and experience the culinary delights of Italy to include; speciality breads, nougart, cakes, olives, balsamic vinegar, cheese, cured meats and much, much more, provided by Italia in Piazza.

This event is part of Farnham Feast of Food.

For more info, please go to: Farnham Food Festival

A special day to mark the end of the farming year with a harvest service in the Eashing chapel and activities around the museum.

Rural Life Centre
Old Kiln Museum
Tilford
Farnham

For more information please go to: www.rural-life.org.uk or phone 01252 795571

The Farnham Farmers’ market

Takes place on the fourth Sunday of every month in the Central Car Park, Victoria Road, off Union Road

Over 50 local producers come together to sell products and produce that they have baked, reared and produced themselves.

At the market you can expect to find a range of products from

fresh and frozen meats, poultry, oven ready game, fish and pies, eggs, honey products, preserves and cheeses, homemade speciality breads, fresh cakes, seasonal fruit and vegetables, plants, barbecue, wood products and much more...

Boogaloo Promotions hold regular Blues & Boogie gigs in the Cellar Bar at Farnham Maltings. The Maltings is a historic building with a great atmosphere. There's plenty of parking as well as a train station close by, which helps if you like to have a drink! The Maltings is also easy to find.

CELLAR BAR BLUES
Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square,
Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR
Telephone: 01252 726234

The Maltings Market inside the Great Hall. The Farnham Maltings monthly market is a lively bazaar with over 200 stalls, selling a variety of crafts, antiques, jewellery, plants and fresh produce.

Enjoy the hustle and bustle on the first Saturday of every month from 9.30am to 4pm.

For more information go to the Farnham Maltings website.

There is a comedy night the 1st Monday of every month at The Mulberry.

Address: Station Hill, Farnham, GU9 8AD

Telephone: 01252 726673

For more information, please go to: www.mirthcontrol.org.uk/clubs

Guildford Opera Company presents: Opera Goes to Broadway

Or please visit: www.guildfordopera.com

Autumn Production 2008

Gaetano Donizetti’s
L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love)
25th to 29th November
Electric Theatre, Guildford

Click here for Booking Form [.pdf 232kb]

Ahoy me hearty, Calling all pirates!

Come and join Birdworld, for some swashbuckling fun and games.
Entertainment will be on offer for all pirate scallywags with lots of treasures to be won.

Those in costume will be especially welcome.

Face Painting, Horse & Wagon Rides (separate charges apply) Bouncy Castle and more. Weather Permitting.

Usual park entry ticket prices apply.

For more information, please go to: www.birdworld.co.uk or tel 01420 22140

Want to ‘magic’ up a little something for the spooky season, hear chilling tales, see strange happenings in the Heron Theatre and test yourself in our Halloween Quiz? Come and join in the scary fun, and put yourself in
the mood for haunting! Don't forget to visit our very special halloween
grotto at no extra charge.

PLUS, Face Painting, (separate charges apply and weather permitting)

Usual park entry ticket prices apply.

For more information, please go to: www.birdworld.co.uk or tel 01420 22140

Is there anybody there? Calling all those who prefer to come out at night for some fun and frights! Enter our popular fancy dress competition to win some great prizes.

Come and mingle with some rather strange, wondrous creatures, least not our staff, who will ensure you are exposed to a weird mixture of spooky activities, the grotto by night, a spooky tour, not to mention a bite to eat! See what the night holds for YOU…..!

Booking is required, please call 01420 22140 to advise if you will be joining us for this event or visit www.birdworld.co.uk for more details.

To begin the experience you will meet some of our friendly farm animals before you enter a magical world full of animated characters in a variety of winter wonderland settings. As you walk through the different scenes, you can enjoy friendly banter with the impish elves before your children meet Santa to receive their very own presents.

For those of you are too old for a present, a complimentary mince pie and hot fruit punch awaits!

This visit a must for all those who love Christmas in its true magical spirit. Booking is required, please call 01420 22140.