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Festivals & Events
Church Street, Gestingthorpe, Halstead, Essex
CO9 3AX Braintree District
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of CO9 3AX:
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"
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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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
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Adults: £8
Under 16s: ð—™ð—¥ð—˜ð—˜
Parking ð—™ð—¥ð—˜ð—˜
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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.
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.
Counterfeit Sixties Show
September 18
Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
Lavenham Jewellery Fair
September 27
Lavenham Village Hall, Sudbury
Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite handcrafted jewellery in gold, silver and precious stones, including beads and pearls. You can also browse and buy designer, preloved, antique and vintage jewellery.
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.
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.
Counterfeit Sixties Show
September 18
Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
Lavenham Jewellery Fair
September 27
Lavenham Village Hall, Sudbury
Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite handcrafted jewellery in gold, silver and precious stones, including beads and pearls. You can also browse and buy designer, preloved, antique and vintage jewellery.
