August Bank Holiday Festivals

Three major outdoor events are taking place over this August Bank Holiday weekend.

Walsingham Youth 2000

The biggest young Catholic Summer Festival - run by young people for young people, takes place from 22 - 26 August. Speakers include: Barbara Onuonga, Fr Gabriel, Pippa Baker, Paschal Uche, Christina Kidd and Sarah Morton.

For more information see: www.youth2000.org

St Alban's Farmfest Music Festival

At the Catholic Worker Farm. This four day event for all the family showcases some of the best alternative bands, contemporary artists and Folk Music on a huge new stage. There's a dedicated food tent; Burrito Bar, Miss Miggins Pie Shoppe, Crepes, Popcorn, plenty of Vegetarian options and Real Ale! Come for the Bonfire, Fireworks, Bouncy Castle, Trampolines and Camping.

This year, for the first time, there's a Life-Size Cow Painting Competition! For more details and tickets see: www.farmfest.info

Greenbelt Festival

The oldest ecumenical festival in the country takes place from at Boughton House, Northamptonshire. There is a massive lineup of musicians, speakers, poetry performances, dance and theatre. Catholic Mass on Sunday with Student Cross.

For more information see: www.greenbelt.org.uk/