The Big Day Out in Whittington Park, Saturday 5 July 2008

The Festival's free, family day out

Sponsored by Budgens Holloway Road at Archway

A great day out with free activities for all ages at Whittington Park (between Holloway Road and Yerbury Road in N19) from 11.30am til 6.00pm. Enjoy the colourful carnival procession, listen to music on the main stage, have fun with arts and crafts or enjoy some entertainment.

See below for more programme details.

The Big Day Out in Whittington Park

Carnival Workshops

Saturday 5 July 2008 11.30am-1.00pm

Make a mask and join the Carnival procession

Main Stage Music

Saturday 5 July 2008 2.00-6.00pm

From Ceidilh dancing to hip hop - an afternoon of great music for everyone to enjoy

Arts and Crafts

Saturday 5 July 2008 1.00-6.00pm

A range of free, fun crafts. Learn to knit, make a Jumblie or screen print a bag and more

The Whittington Park Mysteries

Saturday 5 July 2008 11.30am, 1.00pm, 3.30pm and 5.00pm

Don't miss this interactive show exploring local stories

Dance and Performance Tent

Saturday 5 July 2008 2.00-5.30pm

A range of exciting dance and performance pieces, including Caribbean dance and lively samba rhythmns

The Adjudicators

Saturday 5 July 2008 During the afternoon

Daft time trials and silly races from the comedy duo dedicated to keeping sport fair!

Penalty Shoot Out Competition

Saturday 5 July 2008 2.00-5.00pm

Love football? Have a go at Arsenal in the Community's shoot out competition

Mr Boom

Saturday 5 July 2008

Sing along with Mr Boom, the children's one man band from the Moon!

Carnival Procession with Scarabeus

Saturday 5 July 2008 1.00pm Carnival Procession, 1.30pm Procession Finale

A carnival spectacular of music, costume and stilt choreography on the theme of Edward Lear's The Jumblies