If you’re a lover of garlic and other things Gallic, you should head down to Altrincham next month for the area’s French Festival. The event begins on the Saturday before Bastille Day, with a bit of a do at Bowdon Rugby Club. There will be live entertainment, a selection of food stalls, and a fireworks finale. Visitors can bring a picnic, or those with premium tickets can enjoy a three course meal. The main celebration, a fête, takes place the next day at Stamford Park. This free daytime event will feature stalls of food, drink, giftware, perfumery, and beauty goods. A live concert will showcase both local and international musicians. A family-friendly affair, there will be activities for children, including French story telling. Cookery demonstrations and a vintage car show will also be taking place. You can even try your hand at boules and the ignoring of mime artists.
Evening event: Sat 11 Jul, Bowdon Rugby Club, Clay Lane, Altrincham, WA15 7AF, 6.30pm – 10.30pm, £5 – £30, www.altyfrenchfestival.co.uk
Fête: Sun 12 Jul, Stamford Park, Moss Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8HR, FREE entry, www.altyfrenchfestival.co.uk
- Words:
- A. James Simpkin
- Published on:
- Tue 7 Jul 2015
