23rd & 24th July 2022
Organised for the community, by the community
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THE place to be in summer of 2022!
We are living in strange and challenging times and it is with sadness that we have to announce, in light of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have taken the very difficult and heart-breaking decision to cancel Maidenhead Festival for the second year running.
After taking advice and seeking clarification from industry experts there is so much uncertainty if entertainment venues will be able to open by the summer, and if they are allowed there is likely to be continued social distancing measures in place which sadly places too many restrictions on us as the volunteer organising team.
We hope you appreciate that this in in he interest of public safety, including all those involved in organising the event, our volunteers and importantly everyone who was planning to attend. As a not for profit organisation run entirely by volunteers we have to do whatever we can to limit our financial liabilities and that also forms the basis for this very tough decision.
We pride ourselves on bringing a professional festival to Maidenhead and feel that we just can't deliver what we want, at our usual high standards, if we had to limit audience numbers. After all Maidenhead Festival is organised for the community, by the community and therefore we look forward to bringing you a bigger and better festival in 2022.
After taking advice and seeking clarification from industry experts there is so much uncertainty if entertainment venues will be able to open by the summer, and if they are allowed there is likely to be continued social distancing measures in place which sadly places too many restrictions on us as the volunteer organising team.
We hope you appreciate that this in in he interest of public safety, including all those involved in organising the event, our volunteers and importantly everyone who was planning to attend. As a not for profit organisation run entirely by volunteers we have to do whatever we can to limit our financial liabilities and that also forms the basis for this very tough decision.
We pride ourselves on bringing a professional festival to Maidenhead and feel that we just can't deliver what we want, at our usual high standards, if we had to limit audience numbers. After all Maidenhead Festival is organised for the community, by the community and therefore we look forward to bringing you a bigger and better festival in 2022.
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The 2022 two-day Maidenhead Festival will take place over the weekend of 23rd & 24th July. The family-focused event will feature music, fairground, stalls and side shows and if you're lucky you might spot a friendly clown or acrobat! The festival will be centred around Kidwells Park but aims to involve the whole of the town and local community. Admission is free over the weekend. Charges will apply to refreshments and some activities. |
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Festival Attractions
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"What a fantastic event-great atmosphere, great stalls, great music and great food. Thanks to all concerned”
- Ivor Peksa, Facebook Review
Advertising
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Put your business in front of 15,000 people
Maidenhead Festival is the major town event of the year, attended by thousands of people, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to raise awareness of your business by advertising on our BIG SCREEN! We are selling advertising space (visual only) on the cinema screen as a way to try to generate a little bit of income to help pay for the event. The screen, and your advert, will be on a continuous loop throughout the two days of festival so a great opportunity for your business to be seen with a high hit rate. Advertising at Maidenhead Festival provides a great opportunity for your business to reach a large local audience. Up to 15,000 people from Maidenhead and the surrounding area enjoyed Maidenhead Festival last year. The cinema screen will be running from 10am to 10.30pm on Saturday and 10am to 9.30pm on Sunday. Prices for advertising start at £200 for 2 minutes. This really is an opportunity not to be missed and I hope you will consider supporting Festival. Should you wish to discuss sponsorship or advertising then please do get in touch either by calling Lisa on 07876 341334 or by email at info@maidenheadfestival.org.uk |
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"I can't believe all this entertainment is free. What a wonderful weekend we've all had as a family”
- Richard Burnett, Facebook review
Festival Sponsorship
Maidenhead Festival 2019 was a huge success with more than 15,000 people coming to enjoy the event and we are very grateful to all the individuals and organisations that donated money and time to make it possible. This year we want to follow on from the success and make it an even bigger community event for our town.
Funding
Our budget for this year’s festival is £50,000 and we really need the support of local organisations, companies and individuals to meet our target and make sure we have a great event in our town.
If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities for Maidenhead Festival with us – perhaps to fund a specific event, or band, or to pay for a specific piece of equipment such as our stage and receive linked publicity – please see our sponsorship packages or email info@maidenheadfestival.org.uk and we will get in touch to arrange a meeting.
Benefits
Maidenhead Festival is the biggest, regularly organised, free, public event in Maidenhead and has many benefits for our community, including building community spirit and goodwill. It also helps to strengthen the charities and other organisations which take part by providing a platform for publicity, fund raising and recruitment.
Sponsorship Packages
Supporting Maidenhead Festival provides a great opportunity for your business to reach a large local audience. Up to 15,000 people from Maidenhead enjoyed Maidenhead Festival last year by joining the crowds at the concert and fireworks, browsing the stalls or by taking part themselves.
Many local businesses told us that they had had a very busy Saturday and Sunday because of the extra people in the town. Help us to help you by supporting Maidenhead’s biggest event of the year.
Find out more about sponsoring Maidenhead Festival here...
Funding
Our budget for this year’s festival is £50,000 and we really need the support of local organisations, companies and individuals to meet our target and make sure we have a great event in our town.
If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities for Maidenhead Festival with us – perhaps to fund a specific event, or band, or to pay for a specific piece of equipment such as our stage and receive linked publicity – please see our sponsorship packages or email info@maidenheadfestival.org.uk and we will get in touch to arrange a meeting.
Benefits
Maidenhead Festival is the biggest, regularly organised, free, public event in Maidenhead and has many benefits for our community, including building community spirit and goodwill. It also helps to strengthen the charities and other organisations which take part by providing a platform for publicity, fund raising and recruitment.
Sponsorship Packages
Supporting Maidenhead Festival provides a great opportunity for your business to reach a large local audience. Up to 15,000 people from Maidenhead enjoyed Maidenhead Festival last year by joining the crowds at the concert and fireworks, browsing the stalls or by taking part themselves.
Many local businesses told us that they had had a very busy Saturday and Sunday because of the extra people in the town. Help us to help you by supporting Maidenhead’s biggest event of the year.
Find out more about sponsoring Maidenhead Festival here...
"Can't believe it's a free event with everything you need. What more could we ask for?"
- Marie Taylor, Maidenhead Resident
THE TEAM
Maidenhead Festival is organised for the community, by the community. We have a small team of dedicated volunteers who fundraise, plan, organise and make festival happen each year, none of whom are paid. Festival is a standalone event, it is not a council-run or funded event.
Lisa HunterAs a member of Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club the local community is always at the front of my mind. Coming up with ideas on how to improve the local area, fundraising for local causes and volunteering my time to improve the lives of others.
When the chance to join the festival committee came about I couldn't refuse. I’m proud to head up the team that pulls together such a big community event that does so much to support so many local groups and organisations and gives the opportunity for local up and coming musicians to perform. It is brilliant to be able to support this amazing, free and fantastically fun town event. 
Becky PallettI am the Corporate Services Director for the Maidenhead Advertiser. Raised and schooled in Maidenhead, I have worked at the local newspaper for almost 20 years. Starting as an advertising telesales operator, I moved into the finance department as credit controller before then working closely with CEO as company secretary and more latterly developing a human resource function for the company. I now head up the core administrative departments of finance, HR newspaper sales and corporate services for the company.
I have been involved with the Festival Committee for three years as Treasurer. I'm passionate about community engagement and love to see local people and local businesses coming together to create something special for the benefit of the people of Maidenhead. 
Serena Edwards
I’ve lived in Maidenhead for 18 years and seen many changes in this time and am always astounded at the hard work and dedication of members of the community who give willingly so that we can all get together and enjoy events such as Festival. When my daughter was ‘little’ I volunteered for the NCT, which I thoroughly enjoyed as it gave me a chance to help raise funds for valuable projects locally and nationally. I am very much looking forward to being part of this amazing and dedicated group.
I have run my own business for the last 11 years, Vivid Marketing Communications, and work with businesses, through traditional and digital platforms to reach their chosen markets, as well as publish, Living Along the Thames Magazine. |
Steph JamesI have lived in Maidenhead all my life and through my job as Town Manager have got involved with loads of great community events and got to know lots of people who are doing amazing things for the town in their own time.
The Festival Committee works tirelessly throughout the year to make sure the town has it’s own community Festival that’s free for everyone to enjoy. We hope you have a great time at this year’s event and spread the word to everyone to come and join us. 
Martin Cabble-ReidMartin has lived in Maidenhead for the past six years and runs his own Production company ‘Moon on a Stick Productions’ currently working with the royal borough of Windsor & Maidenhead on the development of the Desborough Theatre. As an actor Martin trained at Chichester College of Arts & Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London.
Martin created a comedy character called 'Kevin Cruise' as part of a Comedy Course in London. Within a year, Kevin Cruise was an award-winning regular on the UK comedy and cabaret circuit. In 2010 Kevin Cruise was chosen as the lead audition for the fourth series Britain’s Got Talent and made it through to the finals. Kevin was booked to perform in Pantomime at the Theatre Royal Windsor for producer Bill Kenwright and now returns yearly. 
Jonny WalkerHello Wembley.....I mean Maidenhead....I am Jonny Walker :)
I have the privileged in hosting the Maidenhead Festival on the Saturday & I am very much looking forward to it. I have been living abroad for the past 7 years so I actually have never seen this festival in full swing..but I hear it gets busy! I am excited to introduce to you all the great acts that we have to offer & to party with you guys to the Ultimate Beatles in the evening. The best things in life are FREE so come along & enjoy this lovely weekend. |
Martin TrepteI’ve been involved with the festival almost since it began and am a former chairman of the event in its previous incarnation as Maidenhead Carnival.
For my day job I’m the Editor of the Maidenhead Advertiser, where I’ve worked for the best part of three decades, but I’m also involved in lots of other community organisations such as Rotary and the Talking Newspaper Association. Maidenhead Festival is a fantastic event that brings enjoyment to so many people and is a brilliant thing to be involved in. 
Jane WrightMy day job as Manager of The Nicholsons Centre puts me at the heart of the community and what a fantastic community we have in Maidenhead!
The annual Festival is such a fabulous event and I am delighted to be part of a great committee that works all year to deliver this amazing free event for those who live, work and visit our town to enjoy. See you in July! |
We come to see family this time every year as we simply love Maidenhead Festival. I go from stall to stall seeing what is on offer. The food has been great this year. It's great to see the town put something like this on”
- Tim Gough, from Nottingham
Past Festivals
2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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Kind Sponsors
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