Wacky Races

May – First Bank Holiday Monday 

NOTICE: Due to the moving of the May Day Bank Holiday the annual Wacky Races will not be running in 2020 but please watch this space for 2021.

Wobbly wagons and crazy carts take over Tetbury when the  annual Wacky Races comes to the Cotswolds, complete with family fun and prizes for the winners.

Those with a need for speed can enter this thrilling annual soapbox event, navigating their way around hairpin bends and meandering down the course in Tetbury’s Wacky Races.

Prizes are on offer for every entrant who triumphantly completes all three courses as well as a special prize for the best-looking design, and shields for the winners of each category too.
In addition to the thrills and spills on the track, there will be plenty of family fun and refreshments on offer.

http://www.tetburywackyraces.co.uk

Facebook: @tetburywackyraces

Badminton Horse Trials

 6 – 10 May 

The Badminton Horse Trials take place each May. The event is staged within the beautiful grounds of the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire.

With an array of over 500 trade stands opening for business this annual spectacle offers a great family day out, with children and dogs very welcome to enjoy great hospitality options, shopping, top level equestrian sport and more in a stunning location.

The International competition kicks off on a Wednesday with the horse inspection in the afternoon as well as the cross country culmination of the ‘amateur’ eventing competition of the Mitsubishi Motors Cup.

The event continues with Dressage on the Thursday and Friday before the thrills and spills of the Cross Country phase on the Saturday. Sunday is the culmination of the competition and is a Show Jumping test over knock down arena jumps.

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Twitter: @bhorsetrails

Facebook: @badmintonhorsetrails

Woolsack Races Festival

May -Last Bank Holiday Monday 

18/03/2020 In line with the latest Government advice in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Woolsack committee have regrettably cancelled the 2020 Woolsack Races.

All competitors or stallholders who have paid their entry / stand fees via BACS shall have their funds held until next year, when the event shall return bigger and better then ever. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us tetburywoolsack@gmail.com

We wish all our valued visitors and competitors all the very best and we look forward to hosting the 2021 races on ‘The Hill’

The Tetbury Woolsack Races Festival, held on the last May Bank Holiday, traces its roots back to the 17th Century. Runners tackle the town’s steepest hill – Gumstool Hill – carrying a heavy woolsack. With packed streets full of stalls, festivity and fun, the event, which has featured in the Guinness Book of records, also raises money for local charities.

www.tetburywoolsack.co.uk

tetburywoolsack@gmail.com

Twitter & Facebook: @tetburywoolsack

Tetbury Community Bike Ride

June – CANCELLED for 2020

Have fun and raise money on a sponsored cycle ride for everyone held along quiet lanes and pretty villages round Tetbury.

The Community Bike Ride will start and finish at the Goods Shed in time for cyclists to have Sunday lunch. Sandwiches, tea & cakes etc will also be available and there will be stalls to look round. There will be two routes: a short 5 mile route for children and people of all abilities taking about an hour and a longer 20 mile route for the fitter taking about 2 hours.Both routes will be fully signed with Marshals at strategic crossings. Cyclists start between 10 am and 11 am from the Goods Shed.

A cycle mechanic will be present at the start to check and repair bicycles. A breakdown rescue service will be operating all day.
The event will finish at 1 pm.

There will be prizes for the child and adult raising the most sponsorship money. All participants who hand in their completed sponsorship form will be entered into a free prize draw.

TetFest  – Music Festival

July

TetFest provides a platform for local musicians to showcase their talents and for the people of Tetbury to come together and enjoy a day of really great music. As in previous years they will have stalls selling food and local produce, children’s entertainment and, of course, a beer tent. All profits are donated to local charities.

Oh No 

Like many others, we have been hoping, waiting and watching the situation with regard to COVID 19, but finally we have had to make the decision to cancel this year’s Tetfest for the safety of our audience, artists, stall holders and ourselves.

Tetfest 2021 will be back next year bigger and better than ever and if you already have tickets these will be valid for next year.

Thank you for your continued support.

Facebook: Tetfest

Website: https://www.tetfest.co.uk/

Gatcombe Park Festival of British Eventing 

August – 2020 Event Cancelled

This renowned Horse Trials event takes place in August each year within the grounds of Gatcombe Park the spectacular home of the Princess Royal and her family and incorporates the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships.

It also offers a weekend of top class shopping in its dedicated shopping village along with arena attractions and entertainment for all the family.

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Facebook: @FestivalofEventing

Twitter: @FestivalofBE

Tetbury Summer Show & Flower Show

August – 2nd Saturday & Sunday of the month

Every August Tetbury hosts an impressive Summer Show, (incorporating the Tetbury Flower Show), comprising entertainment for all the family. With the event growing each year the show still clings to the traditional with the marquee boasting a finery of flowers, fruit and vegetables all grown and displayed by local exhibitors. Also on show will be many domestic offerings including cakes, sponges and jams to name just a few along with floral artistry and displays of arts and crafts.

So much to see and do!

Art & Crafts

Parade
Competitions
Cash Prizes
Refreshments
Classic Cars
Fun Dog Show
Fun Fair

Come along for a great day of family fun and entertainment.

Facebook: @tetburysummershow

Tetbury Classic Car Show

August – 2020 Event Cancelled

Please visit their web page via the link below for further information.

tetburyclassiccarshow

Facebook: @TetburyClassicCarShow

Twitter: @Tetbury_Classic

Malmesbury Carnival

August

Keep a look out on this page and on our facebook page!

Malmesbury Carnival now extends over the whole of August each year and includes the ever popular Procession, Petticoat Lane, Open Gardens, Danters Fun Fair and a wide variety of family fun events, talks and plays for the whole community.

Key Carnival Events are the Procession with floats ranging from decorated lorries to group and individual entrants, attracting thousands of spectators along the striking town centre route. Float have celebrated everything from Elmer’s historic flight from Malmesbury Abbey to gently satirical views on local and national events.

The Carnival has been running for over 100 years and is one of the few remaining genuine Community Events organised wholly by community volunteers raising funds for community causes. Carnival grants between £15,000 to £20,000 each year to a wide variety schools and charities, sports clubs and village halls.

www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk

Beating of the Bounds

September

Annual Beating of the Bounds – meet under Bath Bridge at 9:30 am, followed by refreshments in The Market Hall and the presentation of The Feoffees Annual Accounts.

The Beating of the Bounds is an Anglo-Saxon ceremony associated with harvest time and has taken place in the town for hundreds of years. Beating of the Bounds ceremonies can be traced back to AD 470 but earlier ceremonies were held by the Romans. It is suggested that originally boys were beaten at various points along the walk to make them remember the boundary of the town but much to the relief of today’s youngsters that part of the tradition ceased a long time ago.

Every year the Beating of the Bounds ends with the presentation of the Feoffes annual accounts at the Market House and after there is a chance for people to view a display at the Market Hall, where many items are on show such as a branding iron that was used in the old Tetbury Wool markets.

http://thefeoffeesoftetbury.co.uk/beating-of-the-bounds/

Tetbury Music Festival 

September /October

Tetbury Music Festival welcomes some of the finest classical musicians to the Cotswolds each year.

It is with great regret that the Trustees of the Tetbury Music Festival announce the cancellation of this year’s Tetbury Music Festival, 26 September – 4 October 2020.

Please click on the link below for further details

www.tetburymusicfestival.org

Twitter & Facebook: @Tetburymusic

Tetbury Christmas Tree Festival and Memory Tree

December into January

Tetbury Town Council host this fabulous festival where you can see a festive array of beautifully decorated trees supplied and decorated by local organisations, schools and clubs all in the beautiful setting of St Saviour’s Church. You also have the opportunity to leave your memories of loved ones, friends and family, on our Christmas Memory Tree.

www.tetbury.gov.uk

Twitter: @TetburyTC

Facebook: @TetburyTownCouncil

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/get-involved/christmas-memory-trees.html

Christmas Celebrations – Light Switch On 

December

Tetbury Community Christmas Carol Service

December

Tetbury Town Council host this amazing community event – so with the success of all the previous years service and the popularity of the free mulled wine and mince pies they will be doing it all over again.

All welcome and wrap up warm as it’s a closed church – there’s no heating system!

All donations received to go to the Churches Conservation Trust.