Welcome to the A Little Bit of Stone’s guide to the 2019 Stone Festival!
Stone Festival week will take place from Saturday 1st June until Sunday 9th June, however, the ever popular High Street Soapbox Derby will kick things off this bank holiday Monday!
This year, as well as the cornerstone events, there will be new events to mark the 50th anniversary with something for everyone to get involved with.
Here’s our guide to what’s on at this year’s festival, if the event details are TBC then check the festival website for the latest information – https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/ :
Monday 27th May (Bank Holiday)
Event: Soapbox Derby
Description: The annual wacky racers take to Stone High Street.
Location: High Street
Times: Activites from 1:30pm, racing from 2:00pm
Cost: Free for spectators, for details around entering a soapbox see HERE
Tip: Get down early to bag a space near the water jump!
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Friday 31st May
Event: Fret & Fiddle – https://fretandfiddle.co.uk/
Description: An award-winning swing quartet, check out their website to see and hear their music
Location: Christchurch
Times: 7:30pm
Cost: £10 including refreshments
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Saturday 1st June
Event: Oulton Water Colour Society
Description: An exhibition of watercolour paintings produced by local artists.
Location: Oulton Village Hall, Kibbleston Road, Oulton, ST15 8UJ
Times: 10:00am
Cost: Free entry with the ability to purchase artwork
Event: The Story Book Puppet Theatre
Description: The Story Book Puppet Theatre Presents Hansel & Gretal
Location: Oulton Abbey Play Group, Kibblestone Road, Oulton, ST15 8UP
Times: Doors open 11:45am, first performance starts 12:00 Noon followed at 12:30 by a puppet making workshop. Second performance starts 2:00pm, followed at 2:30pm by a puppet making workshop
Costs: Adults £3 Child £2. Workshop(to cover materials)£2.50 per child
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Sunday 2nd June
Event: Car Boot Sale
Description: A potential treasure trove of locally unwanted items!
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: Sellers can access the site at 8:00am for setup, 9:00am for buyers!
Cost: £5 per car for sellers, free for buyers!
Event: Westbridge 5 Race
Description: A 5-mile multi-terrain race starting from Westbridge Park. The race takes in the park, towpaths and lanes on a fast, flat course.
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: 9:30am
Cost: This event is organised by Stone Master Marathoners – full details on their website – https://www.stonemm.co.uk/westbridge-5/
Event: Stone Rotary Festival Raft Race
Description: A chaotic paddle from the Darlaston Inn down to Westbridge Park. If you’d like to take part then application forms can be found https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/forms.html
Location: Starting at the Darlaston Inn and running down to the Walton Bridge at Westbridge Park
Times: Registration for entries from 9:00am, racing begins at 10:00am
Costs: £5 per entrant taking part, free for spectators
Event: Dog Show
Description: Taking the ruff with the smooth the annual dog show has something for everyone
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: 10:30am start
Costs: Free for spectators, see entry form for costs for entering the show – https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/forms.html
Event: Bowls Sub Final
Description: These are the final rounds of the well contested Stone Festival Annual Doubles Competition
Location: Stonefield park, Field Terrace, Stone, ST15 8HG
Times: 2:00pm
Costs: Free for spectators, £5 for competitors (per pair) with funds raised going to charity (entry forms –
https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/forms.html)
Event: Junior Cricket Competition
Description: A full day of action where local junior teams will battle it out to become the Festival Champions
Location: Little Stoke Cricket Club, Uttoxeter Road, Stone, ST15 8RZ
Times: 10:00am start
Costs: Free for spectators, teams are required to contact Little Stoke Cricket Club for details
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Monday 3rd June
Event: Steeplechase and Dog Derby
Description: An absolute hoot of an event featuring runners, dogs, water and mud….what could possibly go wrong!
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: Registration 6:30pm, steeplechase runners 7:00pm and dog derby 7:30pm
Costs: Free for spectators, £2.50 per adult, £1.00 per under 16 year old
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Tuesday 4th June
Event: Ramblers Health Walk TBC
Description: A great chance for a ramble around Stone
Location: Starting from Stone Canoe Club Car Park
Times: 10:45am
Costs: Free
Event: Sponsored Dog Walk
Description: This year’s walk is in aid Hearing dogs for deaf people
Location: Starting at Westbridge Park opposite M&S
Times: 6:00pm
Costs: £3 to register
Event: Two Wheeled Tuesday
Description: A real highlight of the festival calendar, if it’s got two wheels then bring it down!
Location: Stone High Street
Times: 6:30pm
Costs: Free
Event: Angling Contest
Description: Stone & District Angling Society are hoping to hook people in
Location: Trent & Mersey canal @ Westbridge Park
Times: Draw at Scout Hut at 5:30 PM
Costs: £1 + optional £3 pool, Under 16’s Free plus free membership to fish the canal
All entrants must hold an appropriate rod license for details please see here – https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences
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Wednesday 5th June
Event: Warwicks Funfair
Description: An incredibly popular festival attraction every year!
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: To Be Confirmed – https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/events—wednesday-6th-june.html
Costs: Varies per ride / attraction
Event: Stone Civic & Historical Society Talk
Description: Stone goes to war – The 5th North Staffs Battalion (TF) – The early years and after
Location: Frank Jordan Centre
Times: 7:30pm
Event: Darts Competition at the Lymestone Brewery
Description: ??
Location: Lymestone Brewery
Times:??
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Thursday 6th June
Event: Warwicks Funfair
Description: An incredible popular festival attraction every year!
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: To Be Confirmed – https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/events—wednesday-6th-june.html
Costs: Varies per ride / attraction
Event: Lions Walking Treasure Hunt
Description: A great family festival activity and a chance to explore Stone
Location: Start/Finish The Pheasant Inn, Old Road https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/events—thursday-7th-june.html
Times: 6:00pm start
Costs: £2.50 per adult, accompanied children under 18 free
Event: Demonstration of Mediumship
Description: This event aims to provide an evening of evidential communication from loved ones
Location: The Mill, Mill Street, Stone, ST15 8BA
Times: 7:30pm
Costs: £7 – ???Tickets available from Home & Colour, Stone High Street, Fairway Service Station, Lichfield Road, Walton Stores, Eccleshall Road or by sending an email to: ticketsales@stonefestival.co.uk
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Friday 7th June
Event: Warwicks Funfair
Description: An incredible popular festival attraction every year!
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: To Be Confirmed – https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/events—wednesday-6th-june.html
Costs: Varies per ride / attraction
Event: Lymestone Brewery Tour
Description: Stone Festival Presents the Lymestone Brewery Tour
Location: Lymestone Brewery
Times: 7pm
Costs: ???
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Saturday 8th June
Event: Warwicks Funfair
Description: An incredible popular festival attraction every year!
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: To Be Confirmed – https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/events—wednesday-6th-june.html
Costs: Varies per ride / attraction
Event: Stone Festival Carnival
Description: A day of fun, music and games down at the park – Full details of the day – https://www.stonefestival.co.uk/events—saturday-9th-june.html
Location: Westbridge Park
Times: From 12:00pm
Costs: Family £5, Adult £2 and Child £1
Event: Stone Festival Parade
Description: A procession of floats will pass through the town heading down to Westbridge Park
Location: Route starts from ABB and travels down to Westbridge Park via Christchurch Way
Times: Parade Assembley 12-12:30. Parade tarts 1:30pm from ABB, arriving at Westbridge Park from 2:30pm
Costs: Free to spectate but if you want to take part in the Parade please email parade@stonefestival.co.uk
Event: Teachers Pet Rock Show at the Lymestone Brewery
Description: It’s almost 17 years since jack black & the famous school of rock hit the big screens world wide!
Now in 2019 Stoke Musicians Form the one and only known Tribute to jack black & The School Of Rock world wide! Check out their Facebook page for more details – https://www.facebook.com/pg/teacherspetrockshow/about/?ref=page_internal
Location: Lymestone Brewery
Times: Doors open from 7:45pm with the band playing from 8:15pm
Costs: ???
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Sunday 9th June
Event: Family Fishing Day
Description: Get the family down and get fishing!
Location: The Willows Pools, Rough Close
Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Costs: Donation towards tackle and bait – There will be some tackle and bait available to newcomers, it is important that you book in advance
by contacting Kim Jones kdj54@hotmail.com or 07982162816 after May 27th.
Event: Bowls Final
Description: Thes are the final rounds of the well contested Stone Festival Annual Doubles Competition
Location: Stonefield park, Field Terrace, Stone, ST15 8HG
Times: 2:00pm
Costs: Free for spectators, £5 for competitors (per pair) with funds raised going to charity
Event: St. Michael & St. Wulfad’s Church Service
Description: A traditional songs of praise service to mark the end of the festival
Location: St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church, Church Stone, Stone, ST15 8AA
Times: 6:00pm
Costs: Free
Event: Festival Quiz
Description: Teams of up to 6 can battle it out in the final event of the 2018 Stone Festival
Location: Granvilles
Times: 7:30pm
Costs: £2 per person
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For the latest festival news and events check out the Stone Festival website – https://www.stonefestival.co.uk
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