B O A T T R I P S M U S I C S T R E E T M A R K E T F O O D C R A F T S

riverside
festival Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 June

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 This year marks the 20th anniversary of
Leicesters Riverside Festival which has
grown from a small Sunday afternoon
event on Bede Park into a major two day
festival and a summer highlight of the
citys programme.

As ever, the river is the focus and we

welcome the support given to the
visiting boats by the Leicester Branch of
the IWA and the ongoing support of the
Canal & River Trust.

Riverside Festival also has a packed programme of music,

food, craft stalls and family entertainment so we hope you
enjoy your visit and you help us celebrate our twenty years
down by the river!

Sir Peter Soulsby

City Mayor

With thanks to our sponsors

The Canal & River Trust
The Canal & River Trust is the guardian of 2,000 miles of canals, rivers and docks across
England and Wales. Our role is to make sure there is always a place on your doorstep
where you can escape the pressures of everyday life, stretch your legs and simply feel
closer to nature. We are proud to support the Leicester Riverside Festival and look
forward to being part of a great weekend celebrating Leicesters waterways.

Visit canalrivertrust.org.uk to find out how you can help us look after these special
places, or email enquiries.eastmidlands@canalrivertrust.org.uk for more information.

The Inland Waterways Association

This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the IWA National Rally held in Leicester in 1967.
Thirty years later in 1997 the City Council organised the first annual Riverside Festival,
assisted by the IWA Leicestershire Branch, an event that the local branch of the IWA
continues to support. If you want to know more about us then go to waterways.org.uk
On The River
Dragon Boats (Saturday only)
Dragon boat racing has been a popular feature of
recent Riverside Festivals. This year we will be
offering free rides in the dragon boats so please
join in with this fun filled family activity.
Boarding is at Castle Gardens from 12noon 5pm.

Other weekend highlights include narrow boat

trips, canoe handling with Paddleplus, floating tea
shop and trade boats, plus demonstrations from
Leicester Fire Service Water Rescue Team and Sea
Cadets.

On The Park
Beer Tent and Acoustic Music Area
Featuring live acoustic sets from top local
musicians across the weekend, presented by City
Showcase.

The Tipi
A giant tipi in the middle of the Eco Village, look
out for activities and performances including tipi
tales and African drum workshops.

BBC Radio Leicester

On site over the weekend, with live broadcasts
from the festival.

Art and Crafts

Lots of things to make and do for 04 year olds
and their grown-ups to relax and play in a
specially designated safe area with decorated
tents.

Also for Kids

Childrens funfair, storytelling at the Bookbus, face
painting and stalls.

The Return of Ping!

Free to use table tennis tables and equipment.
Challenge the local experts to a game, gain top
playing tips, play for fun with friends and family.
On The Boulevard
Arts Street Market
An opportunity to see and buy quality products
from local artists and craftspeople along a river
walk promenade.

Eco Area (Outside Bede Building)

The Real Junk Food Project alongside other green
and environmental stalls, musical performance
and fun activities.

Ride Leicester
Cyclone Works pedal-punk bike art, Wheels for All
adapted bike try-out and all things pedal powered
from bike smoothies to disco-bikes. Find out about
British Cycling, Sustrans and bike projects across
the city. Also try the free secure bike park and
bike-fix if you are riding to the festival.

World Food Stalls

Sample delicious street food from around the
world all freshly prepared and of the highest
quality.

Castle Gardens
Take a relaxing stroll along the river bank or the
boulevard and enjoy a visit to Castle Gardens.
Discover an array of arts and crafts activities for
all the family in peaceful surroundings. Enjoy
musical entertainment from local singers and
performers as well as childrens craft activities
and entertainment.

Boaters who are interested in attending can

get a boat entry form from
andrew.shephard@waterways.org.uk
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LEICESTER
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Saturday
music stage
GoldWater 6.00pm 7.00pm
GoldWater bring a fresh approach to some old styles of music, taking
influences from blues, 60's psychedelia and theatrical rock.
4.45pm 5.30pm Missing Mile 2.00pm 3.00pm 1 City 1 Celebration
4.15pm 4.45pm Jo Doyle 1.30pm 2.00pm Lex Icon
3.30pm 4.15pm Mystery Train 12noon 1.30pm DMU Music Collective
3.00pm 3.30pm Rosie Doyle

Sunday
David Wyatt 4.30pm 5.30pm
When you see David Wyatt and his band live, you are given a complete
show with story-telling, cheeky one-liners and sublime songs that move
hearts and minds.
1.45pm 3.15pm Sing For Water
12.15pm 1.15pm Gateway College Showcase

ONE OF LEICESTERS BIGGEST FREE FESTIVALS

SAT 3 & SUN 4

JUNE
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Leicester Riverside Festival takes place on Saturday 3 June from
12noon - 7pm and Sunday 4 June from 12noon 5pm.
Bede Park and Castle Gardens are located off Leicester's Western Boulevard just a short
walk from the city centre (follow signs to De Montfort University).

To visit the festival by bus, telephone Traveline on 0871 200 2233.

To visit the festival by bike, visit leicester.gov.uk/cycling
Free secure bike park on site.
We also recommend choosehowyoumove.co.uk for advice on planning your journey.

For further information contact:

T: 0116 299 4444 leicesterfest

E: info@visitleicester.info leicesterfestivals
W: visitleicester.info/riversidefestival leicesterfest

All details contained in this publication were correct at the time of going to print. We apologise for any changes that may be necessary.