This year we have again changed the layout slightly again as we have added two new areas on top of previous years. There will be 3 demo areas in the middle of the field as well as the wrestling, to help increase the appeal to more demographics within the community.
The wrestling again is still a huge free section and worked well last year, the hot food and the bar will go either side of this to create a bigger entertainment area at the far end of the field. Last year the move did enable even more people to watch the wrestling, and the number was way over 499 people at any one time. The number of matches was increased last year and this will remain again, as this worked well as people stayed longer within the area. This provided more opportunities for audience participation for both children and adults and created a much more interactive environment. This year for the festival topic of enjoyment, they will also be running small children competitions throughout the day.
This year The Junior Driving School is back in the small field. This enables children to have a go at driving a ‘proper car’ for a very small charge. The money raised will be donated to the local food bank. Pass driving school also have a vast number of followers from different sectors of the community and this will help us to reach even wider into different sectors of the community.
We have also incorporated a Traditional Fair Games section again this year. This is to enable families to enjoy some cheaper ways to entertain the family if wanted. The traditional fayre games like roll the penny, higher and lower, smash the place, sticks, roll the dice, lock box, hook the duck and many more. This year we are also working in collaboration with Herne Bay Pride, they will run the Traditional Fair Games area and the money raised in this area will go to help them continue running their programmes within the local area.By Collaberating with Herne Bay Pride, it is hoped that we bring another demographic to the event more, and maybe they will bring their families, friends etc.
We are also lucky to work with two amazing groups that are based in the park and help to remind people that they are based there permanently, and what they do for the community. The Community Gardens and the Heron Model Boat Club.
For enquiries about individual events, please contact the organisers directly using the contact details on the event page.