The Festival Committee is proud to present this year's fun-filled activities - all around this year's theme of Games & Pastimes - Past and Present, all to celebrate our village life. View the full Festival Programme here.
Tickets on sale from 9am on Saturday 26th April at our Box Offices:
Buds 'n' Blooms, 7 Sea Road
Seaview Stores, 114 Sea Road
Friday 6th June
Shuffleboard Evening
A laughter filled evening in the Village Hall's Miller Barn playing this traditional English game. No experience needed, all will be explained by your host. Bring your own beer and wine. Doors open 6.45pm. Tickets £6 from Box Offices.
Saturday 7th and Monday 9th June
Open Gardens & Art Trail
Enjoy seeing a variety of inspiring gardens, and local art. Refreshments will be on sale at some venues, raising money for a charity of their choice. Tickets allow access to all venues on both days. Tickets £3 per person from Box Offices.
Saturday 7th June
Paul Reason will be appearing at East Preston Junior School as Neil Diamond, delivering his classic hits with authenticity, including all the classic hits, he perfectly captures Neil in his heyday. Bring your own beer and wine. Doors open 7pm. Tickets £18 from Box Offices.
The Community Fete & Charity Market is taking place on the Village Green. Come along to support local charities, meet East Preston social groups and enjoy the WI's food. There will be children’s entertainment with Punch & Judy, magic shows, balloon modelling, Nic & Ben's rides and a free face painter.
Sunday 8th June
The Classic Car Show will take place on the Village Green.
Festival Artisan Market
The Village Hall complex will provide a chance to shop for unique arts and crafts, original paintings, hand-made ceramics and glassware, local produce and a tasty treat or two. Enjoy a tea or coffee with home-made cake between browsing. Entry is by donation to Festival funds.
Monday 9th June
Antiques Valuation Morning
Bring along your antiques and family heirlooms to the Warren Room in the Village Hall for valuation expert, Paul Campbell, to value. Around 11.30am, Paul will give one of his popular short talks about interesting items he has valued.
Festival Quiz Night
A fun filled night in the Warren Room of the Village Hall with Festival themed questions hosted by Kit Bradshaw. You're welcome to bring your own beer, wine and nibbles. Doors open 6.45pm. Tickets £3 from Box Offices.
Tuesday 10th June
Race Night
Come along to East Preston Football Club and try picking a winner while enjoying an exciting, fun-packed evening. Tote opens 7.15pm, first race at 7.45pm. Eight races will be shown with computerised tote. You 'own' the horse that will be named on your ticket and, if it wins, you win a bottle of prosecco! Races are promoted by East Preston businesses. Licensed bar open all evening. Tickets £7 from Box Offices.
Wednesday 11th June
Call My Wine Bluff
An entertaining evening of wine tasting at the Village Hall's Miller Barn, along the lines of the panel game, Call My Bluff. Participants guess which is a true description of the wines against a panel of expert 'bluffers'. Put your wine drinking skills to the test with 6 quality wines accompanied by a grazing platter of deli treats. Highest scoring team wins a prize. Tickets, £18 per person, available from Box Offices. Pre-booking to eastprestonreadsaloud@gmail.com is essential.
Thursday 12th June
Family Games Afternoon
This is our new event, a fun afternoon at East Preston Football Club, playing a wide variety of new and traditional card, board and strategy games. Drop in anytime 3.30pm to 5pm. Carers/parents must supervise children throughout the event. Drinks and ice creams will be available to buy.
Friday 13th June
The Vox Beatles, one of the UK's best Beatles tribute acts, return to East Preston Junior School as they recreate those memorable Fab Four's performances with spot-on harmonies and that iconic Beatles look. Bring your own beer and wine. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start. Tickets £18 from Box Offices.
Saturday 14th June
The Festival Parade this year has the theme of 'Games & Pastimes - Past and Present'. Come along and cheer on the floats, bands and costumed walking groups.
Browse around the French Market which will be on the Village Green whilst waiting to watch the Parade, and have a Gallic experience without having to leave the Village.
Sunday 15th June
Fun Dog Show
Have a great family day out at the Festival Fun Dog Show in the morning which, once again, will be hosted by sports presenter John Inverdale. Full details of the 10 Classes to enter can be found in the Programme.
Party on the Green
This will be held, following the Dog Show, in the afternoon to close the 2025 Festival. Fun for everyone with food stalls and music from the Jacquie Young band. The Festival Grand Prize Draw will take place at approximately 1pm. Remember to buy your ticket(s) to have a chance of winning one of the wonderful prizes. Tickets on sale throughout the Festival at £2.
Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during all Festival events.