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Festivals & Events
Cherry Tree Rise, Witham, Braintree, Essex
CM8 2LP Braintree District
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of CM8 2LP:
Annual Festivals & Events
The Maldon Mud Race
Annually, during May
Location: Essex
A fun and messy charity race across the River Blackwater mudflats, with competitors covered in thick mud by the end.
The Dunmow Flitch Trials
Annually, during July
Location: Essex
A quirky tradition where married couples must prove they have not regretted their marriage in order to win a flitch of bacon.
V Festival Chelmsford
Annually, during August
Location: Essex
One of the UK’s top music festivals, featuring performances from international rock, pop, and indie artists.
Maldon Mud Race
Annually, during May
Location: Essex
A quirky charity event where participants race across the mud flats of the River Blackwater in Maldon.
Essex Country Show
Annually, during September
Location: Essex
An agricultural show held at Barleylands, featuring livestock, rural crafts, and family entertainment.
Harwich International Shanty Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Essex
A celebration of maritime heritage through sea shanties, featuring live performances, workshops, and exhibitions.
Colchester Food and Drink Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Essex
A two-day event showcasing local food and drink, with stalls, tastings, and cooking demonstrations.
The Maldon Mud Race
Annually, during May
Location: Essex
A fun and messy charity race across the River Blackwater mudflats, with competitors covered in thick mud by the end.
The Dunmow Flitch Trials
Annually, during July
Location: Essex
A quirky tradition where married couples must prove they have not regretted their marriage in order to win a flitch of bacon.
V Festival Chelmsford
Annually, during August
Location: Essex
One of the UK’s top music festivals, featuring performances from international rock, pop, and indie artists.
Maldon Mud Race
Annually, during May
Location: Essex
A quirky charity event where participants race across the mud flats of the River Blackwater in Maldon.
Essex Country Show
Annually, during September
Location: Essex
An agricultural show held at Barleylands, featuring livestock, rural crafts, and family entertainment.
Harwich International Shanty Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Essex
A celebration of maritime heritage through sea shanties, featuring live performances, workshops, and exhibitions.
Colchester Food and Drink Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Essex
A two-day event showcasing local food and drink, with stalls, tastings, and cooking demonstrations.
Other Events"
FLOWER POWER
June 14
St John the Evangelist Church,, Sudbury
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FLOWER POWER
Twinstead Village is re-inventing the village’s historic Flower Festival
UK, Twinstead 2025
On 14th/15th June 2025, the Twinstead Village Hall Committee and the Twinstead PCC are joining forces to resurrect the Twinstead Flower Festival.
Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival
June 14
Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester
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Join us at the Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival, where cultures collide in a celebration of incredible flavours and vibrant traditions!
The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.
Colchester Food and Drink Festival
June 28
Lower Castle Park, Colchester
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Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Lower Castle Park, Colchester
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Midsummer Night's Ball
June 28
Best Western The Rose and Crown Hotel, Colchester
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Tickets cost £70pp and include:
Keepsake event wristband
Welcome drink of prosecco or orange juice
3 course meal
360 photo booth
Music from live band and DJ
Discounted hotel bedroom rates
Entry into our costume contest
Dress code: Fantasy Formal
Inspiration can be taken from stage and film; Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo + Juliet, Ever After, A Knight's Tale etc.
Live Comedy Night with Top TV Comedians
July 10
The Lion Inn,, Chelmsford
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The Comedy Club Presents: A Night of Laughter You'll Never Forget – Thursday 10th July 2025
Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable night of comedy brought to you by The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and respected names in the UK comedy industry.
The Maldon Nearly Festival
July 19
Promenade Park, England, Maldon
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The Nearly Festival Returns to Maldon: The Region's Biggest 2-Day Tribute Band Celebration is Back!
After a hugely successful debut, The Nearly Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Promenade Park, Maldon this summer for another epic weekend of tribute band music, food, and family fun!
Taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, this vibrant two-day event brings together the UK's very best tribute acts for a celebration of live music that's as close to the real thing as it gets.
Live Comedy Night with Top TV Comedians
August 14
The Lion Inn,, Chelmsford
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The Comedy Club Presents: A Night of Laughter You'll Never Forget – Thursday 14th August
Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable night of comedy brought to you by The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and respected names in the UK comedy industry.
Comedy Club Live - Top TV Comedians
August 15
Mercury Theatre., Colchester
. The Comedy Club - As Seen on TV - Returns to Colchester for a Night of Unmissable Laughter!
Celebrating 29 Years of Bringing Laughter to Life!
Get ready, Colchester! On Friday 15th August 2025, The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and trusted names in the comedy industry, is bringing its hilarious, five-star comedy showcase to the Mercury Theatre.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
September 8
Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford
After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever!
Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you!
Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart. Plus a special segment dedicated to her dear friend The Vivienne.
FLOWER POWER
June 14
St John the Evangelist Church,, Sudbury
. FLOWER POWER Twinstead Village is re-inventing the village’s historic Flower Festival UK, Twinstead 2025 On 14th/15th June 2025, the Twinstead Village Hall Committee and the Twinstead PCC are joining forces to resurrect the Twinstead Flower Festival.
Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival
June 14
Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester
. Join us at the Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival, where cultures collide in a celebration of incredible flavours and vibrant traditions! The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.
Colchester Food and Drink Festival
June 28
Lower Castle Park, Colchester
. ð—–ð—¼ð—¹ð—°ð—µð—²ð˜€ð˜ð—²ð—¿ ð—™ð—¼ð—¼ð—± ð—®ð—»ð—± ð——ð—¿ð—¶ð—»ð—¸ ð—™ð—²ð˜€ð˜ð—¶ð˜ƒð—®ð—¹ ðŸ®ðŸ¬ðŸ®ðŸ± When: ð—¦ð—®ð˜ð˜‚ð—¿ð—±ð—®ð˜† ðŸ®ðŸ´ð˜ð—µ ð—ð˜‚ð—»ð—² ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—¦ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—®ð˜† ðŸ®ðŸµð˜ð—µ ð—ð˜‚ð—»ð—² Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Where: Lower Castle Park, Colchester ð—§ð—¶ð—°ð—¸ð—²ð˜ð˜€ ð—µð—²ð—¿ð—²: Adults: £8 Under 16s: ð—™ð—¥ð—˜ð—˜ Parking ð—™ð—¥ð—˜ð—˜ https://tinyurl.
Midsummer Night's Ball
June 28
Best Western The Rose and Crown Hotel, Colchester
. Tickets cost £70pp and include: Keepsake event wristband Welcome drink of prosecco or orange juice 3 course meal 360 photo booth Music from live band and DJ Discounted hotel bedroom rates Entry into our costume contest Dress code: Fantasy Formal Inspiration can be taken from stage and film; Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo + Juliet, Ever After, A Knight's Tale etc.
Live Comedy Night with Top TV Comedians
July 10
The Lion Inn,, Chelmsford
. The Comedy Club Presents: A Night of Laughter You'll Never Forget – Thursday 10th July 2025 Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable night of comedy brought to you by The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and respected names in the UK comedy industry.
The Maldon Nearly Festival
July 19
Promenade Park, England, Maldon
. The Nearly Festival Returns to Maldon: The Region's Biggest 2-Day Tribute Band Celebration is Back! After a hugely successful debut, The Nearly Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Promenade Park, Maldon this summer for another epic weekend of tribute band music, food, and family fun! Taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, this vibrant two-day event brings together the UK's very best tribute acts for a celebration of live music that's as close to the real thing as it gets.
Live Comedy Night with Top TV Comedians
August 14
The Lion Inn,, Chelmsford
. The Comedy Club Presents: A Night of Laughter You'll Never Forget – Thursday 14th August Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable night of comedy brought to you by The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and respected names in the UK comedy industry.
Comedy Club Live - Top TV Comedians
August 15
Mercury Theatre., Colchester
. The Comedy Club - As Seen on TV - Returns to Colchester for a Night of Unmissable Laughter! Celebrating 29 Years of Bringing Laughter to Life! Get ready, Colchester! On Friday 15th August 2025, The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and trusted names in the comedy industry, is bringing its hilarious, five-star comedy showcase to the Mercury Theatre.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
September 8
Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford
After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever! Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you! Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart. Plus a special segment dedicated to her dear friend The Vivienne.
