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Walton Festival to make
a comeback after almost a quarter of a century
ONE of Liverpool's most popular
festivals is to return after a gap of almost a quarter of a century. Walton
Festival is being re-launched this year on Saturday, 16 July 2016 and Sunday, 17 July
2016 in
Walton Hall Park with support from Liverpool City Council, Walton Community
Interest Company, County Road Regeneration and local housing associations.
It will include a Victorian themed funfair, live music, sports display,
farmers market and dance and gymnastics displays. A live music stage:- 'The
Walton Hall Park Bandstand'; will pay tribute to the park's former art
deco bandstand, while small pets and falconry displays will recreate the
former Pet's Corner; a hugely popular attraction enjoyed by many children
and families at the park in past years.
More details were announced at a media launch at Walton Lifestyles on Friday,
12 February 2016, at 10am. It was attended by 2 stars of the previous festival;
former Rose Queen Jackie Thomas and former Miss Walton, Lauren Hindley.
Councillor Roy Gladden, Chair of the County High Street Innovation Group,
said:- "Many people have fond memories of the Walton Festival and
there has long been a wish to see it return.
We are putting together a packed 2 day programme which will include the
return of some festival favourites as well as showcasing fantastic local
talent, all set within the park.
We are consulting schools, community organisations, local businesses and
residents about what else they would like to see at the festival as it's
very much their event. There is already a buzz in the local community about
it, and all we need is for the sun to come out and we will be set for a
great weekend."
For the latest about the event, search for Walton Festival on
Facebook.
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