Lichfield Home & Garden Festival 2017 - Lichfield’s very first Home & Garden Festival, taking place 20th - 21st May, will be a celebration of all things floral. The free entry event will have plenty of experts to help with gardening matters and lots of activities for the public to get involved in, including in-store tasters at The Kitchen Shop and a mini willow workshop with Wacky Willow Creations!
Thebestoflichfield will be there shouting about great local businesses, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Friday 19th May:
The Little Book of Staffordshire Book Launch at The Shop at No.9 - Enjoy a brief talk by author Kate Gomez followed by book signing at The Shop at No.9.
The Big Chris Barber Band - This year Chris and his band will celebrate 100 Years of Jazz. On this special night you will hear songs from that age and Chris’ favourites.
Memory Lane Café - The Memory Lane Café at the National Memorial Arboretum provides an opportunity for people living with dementia and memory loss, accompanied by their family and/or carers to visit a safe and understanding environment.
Comedy 42 – The Lichfield Garrick's monthly night dedicated to comedy showcases the best in comedy, promising a night full of laughs from the very best.
Saturday 20th May:
Hunnypot Cottage Bread Tasting Event – Visit Hunnypot Cottage Designs at The Four Shires Farm Shop where they will be offering samples of their artisan breads.
High Definition Bridal & Prom Make-up at Beauty Boutique – Visit Beauty Boutique on Saturdays for bridal and prom make-up packages by their resident makeup artist Louise from 12pm – 4pm.
The Opera Boys - Making classical music accessible to the masses, The Opera Boys combine their exceptional classically trained voices with their experience, showmanship and personality to deliver a wonderfully entertaining show not to be missed!
The Jar Family - Following a fabulous headline set at Fuse 2016, Lichfield Arts are delighted to welcome The Jar Family back to Lichfield Guildhall!
The Accidentals Choir & The City of Lichfield Concert Band in Concert - The City of Lichfield Concert Band are playing a joint concert with The Accidentals Choir. Together they will bring an unforgettable night of music!
Cellar Tours at Erasmus Darwin House - Explore the spooky cellars at the Erasmus Darwin House and see a hidden part of 13th century Lichfield.
Ventoux - A restaging of the epic rivalry between Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani on the fearsome Mont Ventoux in the 2000 Tour de France at the Lichfield Garrick.
Sunday 21st May:
Cycle Rides for All - 'Tour De Lichfield' – From France to Lichfield... The next Cycle Rides for All may not be as challenging as the Tour De Fance, but this fun bike ride still might prove to be a good challenge!
Little Brother Eli - Following their storming Sunday afternoon set at Fuse 2016, Little Brother Eli are back in Lichfield!
Vintage Sale of Clothes and Collectables – After the success of the first vintage sale, St Giles Hospice are having another by popular demand! Browse the collection of vintage men and womenswear and see what you find!
Something for in the week...
Jamaoke - Fundraising Event for Lichfield Fuse Festival - Like Karaoke? Then you'll love Jamaoke at the Paradise Lounge! Performers of all abilities can put in requests to sing or play their favourites from a songbook of over 600 songs. But instead of having a backing track, try having live musicians performing alongside you!
Mister Maker & The Shapes Live! - With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise!
Lichfield Greenhill Bower - The biggest Lichfield event of the year is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever before!
