The 2008 Festival & Festival Fringe Events

The FESTIVAL PROGRAMME is here! Come along to the events below and have a great time. :)

THE OSWESTRY TOWN CRIER
- "RING OFF"! (Sat, 5th July @ 2.30pm)

Find out who will make the grade to be Oswestry's Town Crier for the Food Festival. The "Ring Off" will be held on Bailey Head on 5th July 2008 at 2.30pm.

To apply...click here and tell us in less than 200 words why you want to considered for the role.

WHAT'S ON SATURDAY, JULY 12th 2008

Time	Event	Entry
10am	Festival opens...	FREE EVENT
10am-4pm	Revealed: The winner of the Search for Oswestry's Town Crier.	Info to come...
10am-4pm	Guided Historical Tours revealing Oswestry's hidden secrets.	Starting from the Festival Stall
All Day	Photographic Exhibition from Official Festival Photographer Fairfax-Woods Photography.	FREE EVENT (Venue t.b.c)
10am-4pm	The Walls have prepared a very Special Festival Menu joined by a fabulous Jazz Band!	Booking Recommended
12.30-9.30pm	Number 35 are having a Festival BBQ using local produce with Live Music (tbc)	£10/head Booking Rec
11am-3pm	Real Ale Trail including the tesing "Guess The Beer" competition. Someone's got to do it.	Info to come...
10am-4pm	Busker's galore through the festival. A range of musical delights await.	FREE EVENT
10am-4pm	Shropshire Wildlife Trust stand - come and see what's wild in Shropshire!	FREE EVENT
tba	Try the wonderful Festival Dish conjured up especially for the festival at The Simla.	Booking Recommended
4pm	Festival closes...
8pm	Brooks on the Corner having a Special Taster menu and Wine tasting!	Booking Recommended
8pm	Fantastic local bands play live at The Fox including Amanda's famous Scotch Eggs!	More info to come...
8pm	Live music too at Bar 35	More info to come...
WHAT'S ON SUNDAY, JULY 13th 2008
10am	Festival opens...	FREE EVENT
10am-4pm	Guided Historical Tours reveal Oswestry's hidden secrets!	Starting from the Festival Stall
10am-4pm	Amazing Cooking Demos by Renowned Top Chef, Dai Chef! - 2 separate demos at 11.30 and 2.45pm.	FREE EVENT
11am-3pm	Ever fancied a Caricature? Now's your chance with our guest artist.	FREE EVENT
12pm	A pie-eating competition - Be Afraid!	FREE EVENT (Participants must register)
10am-4pm	Busker's galore through the festival. A range of musical delights await.	FREE EVENT
10am-4pm	Shropshire Wildlife Trust stand - come and see what's wild in Shropshire!	FREE EVENT
tba	Try the wonderful Festival Dish conjured up especially for the festival at The Simla.	Booking Recommended
All Day	Photographic Exhibition from Official Festival Photographer Fairfax-Woods Photography.	FREE EVENT (Venue t.b.c)
10am-4pm	The Walls have prepared a very Special Festival Menu joined by a fabulous Jazz Band!	Booking Recommended
12.30-9.30pm	Number 35 are having a Festival BBQ using local produce with Live Music (tbc)	£10/head Booking Rec
3-5pm	Tea dance at Memorial Hall in association with those graceful people at Honeysuckle's and The Walls.	£2 for Tea & Cake
4pm	Festival closes...
Have FUN! :)