our London fete, 2nd & 3rd August - the innocent village fete

This summer's biggest little fete.

Hello. We are very happy to announce the dates for the innocent village fete 2008. It'll be taking place in Regent's Park, London on Saturday August 2nd and Sunday August 3rd 2008. Pencil it in your diary. Tattoo it on your knuckles. And tell your friends. It's going to be good.

Confirmed* acts for Saturday so far include:

James Taylor Quartet		Faireys Band
Son of Dave Imelda May The Boy Least Likely To Jive Aces James Carrington Wallis Bird and not forgetting the innocent band		Cut A Shine Peter & The Wolf James Yuill Josie Jo Prints Of Whales Adam Callan's Sweet Memory Sounds The London Swing Dance Society

Confirmed* acts for Sunday so far include:

Christian Prommer's Drumlesson		Ukulele Orchestra of GB
Earl Okin Angus and Julia Stone The Boy Least Likely To Imelda May Dynamos Rhythm Aces Wallis Bird Rod Thomas The London Swing Dance Society Junction49 - Tea dancing back for their second apperance the innocent band		Dynamos Rhythm Aces Findlay Brown Prints Of Whales Adam Callan's Sweet Memory Sounds Cut A Shine Cosmic Sausages Peter and The Wolf Karaoke Ukulele Kitch n Sync The Correspondents

Plus more to be confirmed.

*subject to broken down tour buses and moody lead singers.

alfresco dancing		welly wanging
dog agility		morris dancing
duck herding		ferret racing
Along with... watching a live flea circus eating cream teas coconut shy literary tent smoothie bars and sampling come and say hello to innocent area		tasting homemade cakes random scarecrows, village idiots, grumpy farmers hidden bottles with prizes around the park yorkshire tea room a knitting tent pin the tail on the badger OK, so we might not be doing the last one

face painting flea circus sitting on the grass area		funfair rides petting zoo giant kids smoothie
Along with... balloon sculpture little kickers football lessons for kids wellchild tombola, kids games and slides the natural confectionery company kids assault course, ball pit and massage for parents nice green van - organic kids food		ferret racing spin art - an interactive picture making machine tatty bumpkin kids yoga using music, rhymes and storytelling little dish kids cafe puffin chill out tent to relax, read, talk to authors

And we'll have all the stuff that good fetes are made of including:

A big farmers' market (with stallholders from Borough Market), loads of stuff for the kids to do, licenced real ale, cider and other bars, lots of lovely food, an arts and crafts area, places to picnic, a few smoothies, massages and a shady spot under the trees if it all gets a bit too much.

Tickets:

Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for kids (excl booking fee) and you can buy them here. Children under 3 go free so won't need a ticket.

Our fete sold out last year so make sure you get your ticket quick sharp.

Boring facts:

When: the fete is open from 11am to 7pm on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August.
Where: it's in Regent's Park in London, here's a printable map if you're not that familiar with the area.
Why: because it seemed better than staying at home and watching Columbo.
Any other questions?: Check out our FAQs here.

Doing our bit:

The innocent village fete is a non profit making event that supports Samaritans, Friends of the Earth, Wellchild and our very own innocent foundation.