Coming Soon - The 2012 Isle of Grain Summer Fete and Carnival

I had lots of fun at last year’s annual Isle of Grain Summer Fete and Carnival. People from all over the Medway towns came along too and enjoyed a great day out. This year's event will be held on Saturday 14 July and preparations are under way to make it even more fun and even better!

The fete will again be held on the St. James’ recreation field, off Green Lane, and there’ll be plenty to keep everyone occupied throughout the day. There will be stalls, live shows, exhibitions and a fun fair - more details to follow. The carnival will kick off at 2pm (from Power Station Road) for an hour long procession around the village, before finishing at the fete.

Fancy having your own stall at the fete?  Get in touch with Ronnie on 01634 271674. Stalls are £10 for non residents (of Grain) and £5 for residents. No charge for charities. All stalls must be ready by 12.30pm.

Click here for Grain Fete and Carnival 2011.

  

Isle of Grain Carnival and Fete

Last weekend was a very wet one, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of all those taking part in the Grain Carnival and Summer Fete.

Having to shelter under an umbrella wasn’t enough to stop me from seeing how much fun everyone in the Carnival parade was having. And it was clear just how much hard work had gone into creating all of the many colourful floats.

A good turnout of local residents, and quite a number from further afield, helped wave on the procession through Grain.

Floats included Jelly Tots Playgroup (first place), Showin’ Grain Theatre Group (second place), St. James Twirlettes (third place), Grain Youth Football Club, Grain Prince and Princess, Grain Fire Station and a local trike group.

The Fete opened at 3pm as the weather slowly started to improve - the threatening dark grey sky turning a more pleasant blue.

Although, like many others, I was quite drenched by this time, it was nice to warm up a bit and enjoy the rest of the day.

A superb event put on by the Grain Fete Committee.
 

Summer Fete and Carnival (Isle of Grain), Saturday 16 July 2011

Isle of Grain’s Summer Fete and Carnival is taking place this Saturday, from 2pm.

Last year's event was an enormous success and very well attended. I went along with my family and had a great time - particularly enjoying the homemade cakes! Click the image below to find out more about activities planned for this year.

The Carnival will begin at 2pm and the Fete will open from 3pm.

I hope to see you there!