Hat Fair

Friday Programme: 3rd July 2009

Hat Fair Begins -

Schools' Day Procession – From 10.30am

Hat Fair 2009 opens its celebrations with Schools' Day – a children's parade featuring many local schools and artists. Schools have been working with Hat Fair artists to create costumes, music and dance for their part in the procession. Beginning in Abbey Gardens, follow their journey through the town as they open the 35th year of Hat Fair's celebrations.

Hat Fair begins - 12pm - 5pm

Within the stunning landscape of the Cathedral Green and along the High Street the Street Theatre, childrens' shows, circus workshops and craft fair begins, and don't miss the stunning finale to the children's parade.

Featuring festival favorites such as Wicked Faerie and Circus Box, and many International performances suitable for all ages.

Friday Evening Programme - 6pm - 10pm

This year we have great pleasure in presenting a wonderful evening of new cutting edge, dance performance by a diverse range of British artists. This programme will be presented around the beautiful sites of Cathedral Grounds. Don't miss this fantastic addition to this year's festival, expect the unexpected, the beautiful and the bizarre...

 

PROGRAMME DETAILS TO FOLLOW