Ticket Box Offices
Tickets on sale 9am Saturday 25th April from:
Buds 'n' Blooms
Seaview Stores (cash only please)
Tuesday 26th May
CIRCUS FUN DAY - The Village Green, Sea Road, BN16 1JP
Enjoy festival fun during HALF TERM with Nick Cook’s circus entertainment! Everyone can learn a wide range of circus skills: - juggle, hula hoop, walk the tightwire, spin plates and use a diabolo. There will be a toddler soft play area. Bonkers Ben performs magic shows and a jester will treat you to some magic tricks. Have fun on the rides, inflatables and take part in the hands-on activities.
NEW FOR 2026 - a messy play activity and ‘Silent Disco’. Be amazed by the free fire show at 2:45pm (weather permitting). Fantastic food and drink venders will be there, too. Now all we need is YOU!
Friday 5th June
SHUFFLEBOARD EVENING - The Miller Barn, Village Hall, BN16 1LP
Sponsored by Dean Jones Funeral Services
A laughter-filled evening playing this traditional English game. No experience needed, all will be explained by host Adrian. Tickets £6 from Box Offices. Bring your own beer and wine. Doors open 6.15pm.
Saturday 6th June
COMMUNITY FETE AND CHARITY MARKET - The Village Green, Sea Road BN16 1PJ
Sponsored by East Preston Parish Council
Come along to support local charities and meet East Preston social groups. Children will be entertained by Punch & Judy (at 10.30am and 1.30pm) and a magic show (at 11.30am). Nic & Ben’s rides will be operating throughout the day and there will be a free face painter. At 12.30pm the Worthing Rock Choir will perform their unique versions of classic and current pop and rock songs.
OPEN GARDENS AND ART TRAIL
Two-day event: Saturday & Monday
Sponsored by Graham Butt Estate Agents
Tickets £3 per person from Box Offices and participating gardens.
Tickets list addresses and allow entry to all venues on both days. Enjoy seeing a variety of inspiring gardens and local art. Sales tables and/or refreshments at some venues raising money for charity.
ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE NIGHT - East Preston Junior School Hall, entry in St Mary’s Drive, BN16 1EZ
Sponsored by Dean Jones Funeral Services
With over 25 years’ experience the Rolling Clones bring the quintessential Rolling Stones Experience to life, with all the magic, all the attitude and all the vibes you’d expect from the World’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band themselves! If you love the Stones, you’ll love the Clones. Bring your own wine and beer. Tickets £20 from Box Offices, maximum 6 tickets per person. Doors open at 7pm.
Sunday 7th June
CLASSIC CAR SHOW - The Village Green, Sea Road, BN16 1JN
Southern Classics Society will be showing a range of classic cars at their static car show. Come and browse the veteran, vintage and classic cars that are taking part in this free event.
Monday 8th June
ANTIQUES VALUATION MORNING - Warren Room, Village Hall, Sea Road, BN16 1LP
Bring along your small antiques and family heirlooms for consultant valuation expert Paul Campbell to value. £2 per item (max 2 items). Tea, coffee available. At approximately 11.30am Paul will give one of his popular short talks about interesting items he has valued.
FESTIVAL QUIZ NIGHT - The Miller Barn, Village Hall, Sea Road, BN16 1LP
Sponsored by Hares Garage
A fun evening with Festival themed questions and general knowledge hosted by Kit Bradshaw. Tickets £3 from Box Offices. You are welcome to bring your own beer or wine and nibbles. Doors open at 6.30pm
OPEN GARDENS AND ART TRAIL - as Saturday 6th June
Tuesday 9th June
DEFIBRILLATOR DEMONSTRATION - Warren Room, Village Hall, Sea Road BN16 1LP
Learn how to save a life. By using an automatic external defibrillator (AED) before an ambulance arrives, you significantly increase someone's chance. of survival. There will be two sessions: 10.15am and 11.30am.
FESTIVAL RACE NIGHT - EP Football Club, Lashmar Road, BN16 1LP
Sponsored by Quercus Plant Centre
Come along and try your hand at picking a winner while enjoying an exciting, fun-packed evening. Tote opens 7.30pm, 1st race at 7.45pm. Eight races on a big screen with computerised tote. You ‘own’ the horse that is named on your ticket. If it wins its race, you win a bottle of prosecco, so don’t lose it!! Races promoted by East Preston businesses. Licensed bar open all evening. Tickets £7 from Box Offices.
Wednesday 10th June
CALL MY WINE BLUFF - The Miller Barn, Village Hall, Sea Road, BN16 1LP
Sponsored by Jonathan Metliss
An entertaining evening of wine tasting along the lines of the panel game Call My Bluff. Participants guess which is the true description of the wines against a panel of expert ‘bluffers’. Put your wine drinking skills to the test with 6 quality wines accompanied by a grazing platter of deli treats. Highest scoring team wins a prize. Doors open 7pm. Tickets £18 from Box Offices. With thanks to Partners in Wine for their expertise and wines.
Friday 12th June
THE SILHOUETTE SHOW VINTAGE PARTY - East Preston Junior School Hall, entry via St Mary’s Drive, BN16 1EZ
The Vintage Trio present a Party Night featuring toe-tapping rock ’n’ roll, soul, Motown and classic pop. Expect the best dance-floor fillers! Bring your own wine and beer. Tickets £15, available from Box Offices, maximum 6 tickets per person. Doors open at 7pm.
Saturday 13th June
FESTIVAL CARNIVAL PARADE - Please see all information on separate Carnival Parade page.
Sunday 14th June
FESTIVAL FUN DOG SHOW - The Village Green, Sea Road, BN16 1PJ
Sponsored by Brennan & Chatterton Estates
Registration from 9am to 10.30 am on the Green today. Please note entry to classes is limited.
ENTRY: £2 PER CLASS. Full details of all class entries available in full programme.
Show begins 11am with sports presenter John Inverdale hosting. Throughout the afternoon there will be stalls selling pet related items and food and drink outlets, including dutch pancakes, pies and hot dogs, pizzas from our local Ristorante al Mare and curry from Reema Indian restaurant.
The Grand Prize Draw will take place at approximately 1pm, followed by a performance from Worthing Steel Band at 1.30pm and then:
1.30pm-6pm
THE PARTY ON THE GREEN - The Village Green, Sea Road, BN16 1PJ
Sponsored by Brennan & Chatterton Estates
Fun for everyone with food stalls and live music. Singalong and party with singer Claire Trusson and enjoy music from DJ Tom. Food stalls include paella, pies, pizzas from our local Ristorante al Mare and curry from Reema Indian restaurant. Bar provided by the Great Dane.
Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during all Festival events.
Please note that photographs are often taken at Festival events and may subsequently be used for promotional and publicity purposes. If you do not wish to be included, please make the photographer aware of this.