Cassiobury Town and Country Show
Whether you be a Country Show fan coming to watch Jonathan Marshall from Game of Thrones, wanting to enjoy the motorbike stunts, an avid foodie coming to watch Great British Bake Off star Julia Chernogorova, a dog lover, want loads for the kiddies to do, love living history or simply want a fun filled day out, this show is for you. Watch and admire rural crafters demonstrating all day and making some pretty amazing things or why not enter your dog into the dog show? There is also something for every music lover out there. Enjoy lunch listening to some up-and-coming musical talent.
Cassiobury Park, Watford, Sunday, August 26, and Monday, August 27, 11am to 6pm. Details: 01728685302 paula@classicfestivals.co.uk
Herts Festival of Dogs
The Festival of Dogs has something for everything, with Dogs Got Talent, Chase the Bunny, Agility Demonstrations, a main ring and so much more.
Cassiobury Park, Watford, Sunday, August 26, and Monday, August 27, 11am to 6pm. Details: 01728685302 paula@classicfestivals.co.uk
BushFest
BushFest is Bushey's summer party with some of the hottest tribute acts, lots of stalls and activities for the whole family, live music, food and drink to enjoy with friends, and ends with a massive firework display.
Bushey Sports Club, Aldenham Road, Bushey, Sunday, August 26, 1pm to 9pm. Details: 01923 418072 bushfest.co.uk
NAWT Open Day
NAWT are holding their annual family open day and it promises to be an action-packed event. With over 30 stalls including giftware, raffle, books, you can grab a bargain for your pet as well as yourself. There will also be the special farmyard world with a petting farm and games for children. Why not bring your dog along and have a go on the fun agility course, or enter your adorable pooch in the Fun Dog Show?
NAWT, Tylers Way, Watford Bypass, Watford, Monday, August 27, 11am to 4pm. Details: 02089500177 j.defriez@nawt.org.uk
Bank Holiday Fun Fair
A Bank Holiday fun fair with big rides, children’s rides, games and refreshments.
Croxley Green on the Green, Friday, August 24, to Monday, August 27. Details: 01923 776611
Fun Fair
An action-packed fun day with sports, garden games and many activities for family to enjoy, including bouncy castles, fairground rides, live music, dancing, crafts and pony rides.
Watford Rugby Club and Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford, Saturday, August 25, 10am to 6pm. Details: 01923246548 info_mfmherts@hotmail.co.uk
The Bushey Show 2018
The Bushey Horticultural Show features vegetables, flowers, fruit and crafts with refreshments, a plant stall, raffle and tombola.
St Margarets School, Merryhill Road, Bushey, Saturday, August 25, 2pm to 5pm. Details: 02089501361 jennybrooks45@hotmail.com
Garden Open Day
Reveley Lodge will be opening its garden for the NGS charity. Come along and enjoy the 2.5 acre garden which boasts among its attractions a mature rose garden, vegetable garden and a human sundial.
Reveley Lodge, 88 Elstree Road, Bushey, Sunday, August 26, 2pm to 6pm. Details: 020 8950 1017
Dahlia Festival
Take in the many beautiful varieties of dahlia in these award-winning gardens. Join Rose Cottage Nursery, specialists in dahlias, with some rare and exquisite varieties available for purchase. Specialist children’s entertainment will be running through the afternoon also.
Chenies Manor, Chenies, Monday, August 27, 2pm to 5pm. Details: 01494 762888 cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk
Ealing Symphony Orchestra
The program will include something for everybody: Elgar, Dvorak, Strauss, Karl Jenkins, and much more. Come along for a relaxed, high quality event with one of the finest amateur groups in the country and local professional musicians.
Chorleywood War Memorial Hall, Common Rd, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Saturday, August 25, 5.30pm. Details: 01923 776611
Wildacre Art Group Exhibition
Members of the original Wildacre Art Group are holding an exhibition of their work. There will be many pictures on display, both framed and unframed, in a variety of media – watercolour, pastel, acrylic and oil. There will also be many greetings cards for sale and, of course, refreshments will be available.
Chenies Baptist Church, The Manse, Chenies Village, Sunday, August 26, and Monday, August 27. Details: 01923 287040
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