Northampton Town Festival 4.66

1st & 2nd of July 2017!

CELEBRATING EVERYTHING THAT MAKES NORTHAMPTON TOWN GREAT!

The Northampton community come from all industries and walks of life, but we have one thing in common… we are the heart of Northampton!

The Northampton Town Festival is an event created for the local community and beyond, with the intention of bringing people together and celebrating all that makes our town great!

Whether you are one of our local residents & families, a hard working local trader, a member of a local community group, part of our thriving entertainment scene or live outside of Northampton and are looking to attend an awesome event that exhibits REAL community spirit… this event is not to be missed.

The Northampton Town Festival brings our community together whilst combining all that was great about the iconic Old Northampton Town Show and The Balloon Festival in one fun filled weekend for the whole family.

The event is FREE to attend and will take place across 2 large arenas on the Racecourse – a venue large enough to accommodate the large crowds that the festival will attract. There will be an estimated 40,000- 60,000 attending throughout the weekend.


Main Arena Entertainment

Saturday 1st of July

11.00am - 11.30pm - Men's Own Rugby
11.45am - 12.15pm - Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness (Mighty Monkeys)
12.30pm - 1.00pm - The Lawmen Wild West Show
1.15pm - 1.45pm - Broke FMX Freestyle Motocross Show
2.00pm - 2.30pm - Men’s Own Rugby
2.45pm - 3.30pm - The Knights of Nottingham Medieval Jousting Show
3.45pm - 4.15pm - Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness (Mighty Monkeys)
4.30pm - 5.00pm - The Lawmen Wild West Show
5.15pm - 6.00pm - The Knights of Nottingham Medieval Jousting Show
6.15pm - 6.45pm - Broke FMX Freestyle Motocross Show

Sunday 2nd of July

11.00am - 11.30pm - Men's Own Rugby
11.45am - 12.15pm - Vanders Wheel of Death
12.30pm - 1.00pm - Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness (Mighty Monkeys)
1.15pm - 1.45pm - The Lawmen Wild West Show
2.00pm - 2.45pm - The Knights of Nottingham Medieval Jousting Show
3.00pm - 3.30pm - Vanders Wheel of Death
3.45pm - 4.15pm - Men's Own Rugby
4.30pm - 5.00pm - Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness (Mighty Monkeys)
5.15pm - 5.45pm - The Lawmen Wild West Show
6.00pm - 6.45pm - The Knights of Nottingham Medieval Jousting Show
7.00pm - 7.30pm - Vanders Wheel of Death

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Balloon Arena

Saturday 1st of July

6.00am - Balloon Ascent (Weather Permitting)
2.00pm - 4.00pm Balloon Tethering (Weather Permitting)
4.15pm - 5.00pm - Pacesetters Dog Display Team
6.00pm - Balloon Ascent (Weather Permitting)
10.00pm - Balloon Glow (Weather Permitting)
10.30pm - Fireworks Display

Close Encounters Kite Display - Throughout the Day
Birds of Prey - Flights Throughout the Day

Sunday 2nd of July

6.00am - Balloon Ascent (Weather Permitting)
2.00pm - 4.45pm Balloon Tethering (Weather Permitting)
4.15pm - 5.00pm - Pacesetters Dog Display Team
6.00pm - Balloon Ascent (Weather Permitting)

Close Encounters Kite Display - Throughout the Day
Birds of Prey - Flights Throughout the Day
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Music Stage

Saturday (1st of July)

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Local Community Groups
The Russian Dancers, The Shireen Dancers, Indian Hindu Welfare Association dancers, Greek Dancers

1.00pm - 2.00pm - 8 Foot Under (TBC)
70s, hard rock & blues

2:00pm - 3:00pm - Charlotte Carpenter
Northampton based guitarist and singer songwriter making waves nationally

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Rogue State Circus
Purveyors of fine folk tinged indie power pop

4:00pm - 5:00pm - Yellow Dog Blues Band
Classic Rhythm & Blues with the accent on the true blues.

5:00pm - 6:00pm - Gregg Cave and the Old County Ground Band
A rambling rumbling rolling folk rock ensemble

6:00pm - 7:00pm Houses in Motion,
An eclectic mix of blues, funk, soul and rock n roll.

7:00pm - 8:00pm Orange Clocks,
Theatrical psychedelic rock

8:00pm - 9:00pm LeBurn Maddox
The soulful voice and shimmering guitar of Northampton’s Anglo American legend

9:00pm - 10:30pm The Two Tones
The big band with a big ska beat to get your feet dancing


Sunday (2nd of July)

12:00pm - 2:00pm A range of local community groups (TBC)
To be confirmed

2:00pm - 3:00pm - The Top Banana Band
Energy funk, soul and blues band with brass section

3:00pm - 4:00pm Oscillators
Classic rock covers in an original style

4:00pm - 5:00pm Bushpigs
Northampton based rock and pop covers band

5:00pm - 6:00pm Donnybrooke Fair
Local Irish folk big band

6:00pm -7:00pm Jazz Butcher Quartet
Northampton Indie legend with full supporting cast

7:00pm - 8:00pm Krissy Mathews
Lightening fast blues guitarist

8:00pm - 9:30pm Misty’s Big Adventure
Songs of tragic comedy and warmth with a surreal take on life, music and performance

*acts are subject to change