Message from David Clough, Oswestry Events Manager.
2017 Events
Artisan Market - 27th January – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Shropshire Produce Market – 18th February - 9am until 3pm - Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre
Artisan Market– 24th February – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Youth Music Festival– 2nd to 5th March – Over 300 talented young performers compete in this respected competition aimed at encouraging musical development. There is a huge number of classes using various instruments. The performances are free to watch and are held in local venues concluding with the Sunday final at Christchurch. For further details contact 01691 680222
Artisan Market - 31st March – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Good Friday Family Day – 14th April – 9am until 3pm- Lots of family activities on the Bailey Head with games, rides, entertainment, face painting and Easter Hunt etc. Free prizes.
Shropshire Produce Market – 15th April - 9am until 3pm - Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre
Artisan Market - 28th April – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Antique Market – 12th May – 9am until 3.30pm – Run by Amulet Fairs a large collection of antique and collectable retailers on the Bailey Head
Mental Awareness Day – 13th May – 9.30am until 2.30pm – Information and advice on Mental Awareness located on the Market, Library and Hermon Chapel.
Youth Market – 17th May – 9.30am until 2pm - To celebrate National Love Your Local Market campaign Oswestry Markets will be supporting local schools and colleges to hold their very own market.
Disco Day – 21st May – 12pm until 5pm – Free family Disco fun in the award winning Cae Glas Park
Artisan and Gardening Market - 26th May – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head. In addition gardening will be an important theme with a number of plant stalls, gardening advice and how to support wildlife and healthy eating
Charity Market – 2nd June – 9am until 3pm – Working closely with community supporters The Qube, Oswestry Markets' hosts a charity market on the Bailey Head aimed at raising important funds and awareness for a wide number of local charities.
Ifton Brass – 4th June – 2pm until 4pm – Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park.
Shropshire Produce Market – 17th June - 9am until 3pm - Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre
Chill Out Sunday – 18th June – 2pm until 4pm - Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park.
Artisan Market - 30th June – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Porth-y-waen Silver Band – 2nd July – 2pm until 4pm - Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park.
Oswestry Food and Drink Festival – 15th & 16th July – 9am until 4pm - huge town centre event boasting the best Shropshire food producers. Free entry
TNS Fun Day – 15th July – 10am until 3pm – Cae Glas Park hosts local football team TNS who provided plenty of free family activities
Reggae Music Day – 16th July – 12pm until 7pm - Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park.
Artisan Market - 28th July – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Guide Dog Event – 4th August – 9am until 3pm – New for 2017 this event promotes the essential work of the local guide dogs giving everyone the chance to pet them and experience a blindfold run all on the Bailey Head
Antique Market –11th August – 9am until 3.30pm – Run by Amulet Fairs a large collection of antique and collectable retailers on the Bailey Head
Charity Fun Day – 12th August – 9am until 3pm – great family day out, bouncy castle, face painting, stalls, games, live music all in Cae Glas Park
Shropshire Produce Market – 19th August - 9am until 3pm - Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre
Artisan and Vintage Market - 25th August – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head. In addition there will be a Vintage theme on the Bailey Head with vintage style music, stalls and entertainment.
Continental Market – 1st & 2nd September – 9am until 4pm – annual visit to Oswestry with stalls selling a wide variety of interesting produce and crafts within the town centre.
Charity Market – 8th September – 9am until 3pm – Working closely with community supporters The Qube, Oswestry Markets' hosts a charity market on the Bailey Head aimed at raising important funds and awareness for a wide number of local charities.
Heritage Open Days – 9th & 10th September – National initiative to open as many historical places as possible to the public for free. Oswestry has a wide number of interesting activities including aetiological digs, St Oswald's tower, market activities, the Town Museum and the Park Hall trenches etc. Go to www.oswestrytownmusuem.co.uk for further details
Oswestry Community Games – 24th September – 10am until 3pm – large annual event held in Cae Glas Park giving everyone the chance to try a number of sports for free including tennis, football, archery, martial arts, hockey, rugby etc. Great family day out.
Artisan Market - 29th September – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Apple Day – 14th October – 9am until 2pm – This established annual event celebrates the apple and healthy eating with lots of interesting varieties of apples and advice on growing by the local orchard group CROP.
Shropshire Produce Market – 21st October - 9am until 3pm - Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre
Artisan Market - 27th October – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Annual Bonfire and Firework Display – 4th November – 6pm until 7pm – huge annual event held at Brogyntyn Park and managed by volunteers the Treble 999's. All proceeds to local charities.
Christmas Light Switch On – 16th November – from 4pm – local schools and musical groups perform on the large stage held on the Bailey Head to celebrate the switching on of the Christmas Lights often with special guests. Great family night out.
Artisan Market - 24th November – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head
Shropshire Produce Market –25th November - 9am until 3pm - Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre
Oswestry Christmas Music Live – 1st December – 5pm until 10pm – One of the largest and spectacular night time events in the County. Huge amusement rides, ice rink, Christmas stalls, late night shopping, Santa's Grotto, live music stage and much much more. Fantastic night out for all the family.
Oswestry Christmas Parade – 2nd December – 11am – Organised by all the local rotary groups this huge event has become one of the highlights of the year raising thousands of pounds for local charities. Huge floats, walking parades and live music throughout.
Christmas Artisan Market - 22nd December – 9am until 3pm - a collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head with a Christmassy feel
David Clough, Retail Markets and Events Manager Oswestry Town Council 01691680222 http://twitter.com/oswestrymarkets https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oswestry-Town-Market/184859994880974
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