Organisers in Peasedown St John have now met to start planning next year’s Party in the Park event in the village, which in recent years has seen crowds of more than 2,500 people attending.
Last summer’s festival was held in June and saw party goers enjoying live music, hot food and entertainment all to celebrate Peasedown’s biggest summer get-together.
Due to the support of local businesses, almost £4,000 was donated from organisations including the St J’s Group, Bath Audi, Michael Gould Property Agents, The Learning Day Tree Nursery, Bath College, Curo and Peasedown St John Parish Council to pay for the event to happen.
In return, thousands of pounds were raised, with some of it soon to be given back to the community through the Party in the Park Grant Fund.
The festival’s Bookings Manager is Karen Walker, who will be working over the next six months to book even more attractions – making Peasedown’s 8th Party in the Park the best yet.
She said: “We were overwhelmed last summer with positive feedback after the event. All those that came really enjoyed themselves and looked forward to the 2016 party already.
“Due to public demand and interest, I’d encourage anyone who wants to run a stall to place their booking as soon as possible.
“One of our key aims every year is to build community spirit and bring people together. Party in the Park is now the most important event in the local calendar.
“We’re looking forward to our eighth festival already.”
As well as the summer event, the organising team run a volunteer scheme which gives those that take part the chance to receive a reference for education or employment; a Grant Fund which supports Peasedown-based projects; a community award in memory of the late Sara Holley; the Christmas in the Park event (which will return in 2016 after a short break) and they have launched their own exclusive cider – Peasedown Diamond.
Festival Chairman, Nathan Hartley said: “We are pleased to announce that Party in the Park 2016 will be held on Beacon Field on Saturday June 11th from 12 noon – 7 pm.
“More details will follow over the coming few months, but plans already include live music and entertainment, the Sara Holley Community Award, and the announcement of Party in the Park Grant Giveaway.”
This will be a family event not to be missed.