Big Band Picnic on the Archery Lawn

With 10 big bands performing throughout the day, there’ll be plenty of toe-tapping jazz, swing and big band sounds to enjoy. Bring your picnic blanket, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a relaxed day surrounded by music.

There’ll be food trucks on site serving up delicious options, so you can leave the picnic basket at home or simply add something tasty to the day.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the final day of the Festival — free, family-friendly and full of fabulous live music.

Come along, relax on the lawn and enjoy one last big swing before the Festival wraps for another year.

In the event of wet weather the picnic will move indoors to A Rolling Stone and The Church. Follow our socials and keep an eye on the website for updates.

Food Trucks include:

Fritz’s Wieners

Kung Fu Dumplings

Gelatiamo

Mr Churros

The Chippy

Coffee Vice

Pita Pit

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