Organisers in Peasedown St John have now met to start planning this year’s Party in the Park event in the village, which sees crowds of up to 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.
Thanks 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, Care South, Bath College, G&S Steeplejacks, 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 five months to book even more attractions, hoping to make Peasedown’s 9th 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 2017 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 ninth 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, and they have launched their own exclusive cider – Peasedown Diamond.
Festival Secretary, Jeannie Crawford, said: “We are pleased to announce that Party in the Park 2017 will be held on Beacon Field on Saturday June 10th 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.”
Anyone who would like to hold a stall or an attraction can contact Karen by;
- Calling 01761 300685.
- Emailing [email protected].
- Writing to Party in the Park Bookings, 34 Church Road, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8AF.
All stall holders will need to pay an up-front fee to secure their pitch. Anyone who books before 1st March 2017 can do so at reduced fees.
