Festivals & Fairs at South Hill Park
Each year South Hill Park Arts Centre hosts a variety of annual festivals and fairs. Details of the regular festivals can be found below.
Lift Off Dance Festival
A celebration of dance and musical theatre
Lift Off Dance Festival is the annual dance festival held at South Hill Park Arts Centre since 2000.
The festival aims to offer the chance for everyone to experience dance as a participant, performer or audience member – and bring together those new to dance, or taking their first steps on stage, with those already established in the world of professional dance as a teacher, performer or choreographer.
There is something to interest all tastes. For more information see our dedicated Lift Off Festival page.
Wedding Fair
Join us for our free Wedding Fair.
Discover a range of local wedding suppliers, showcased throughout the mansion. From cakemakers and photographers, to florists, jewellers, accessories, bridal wear, transport and entertainment.
Our wedding coordinators will also be on hand to take you on a guided tour of the facilities or to discuss your individual requests to ensure a truly magical experience for you both.
South Hill Park is based in a Grade ll listed Georgian mansion house surrounded by beautiful parkland. With picturesque Italian gardens, a lake, elegant rooms and many original features, both inside and outside the mansion, this truly is a gorgeous setting for your special day.
For more information about the 2025 fair on Sun 12 Jan, and to apply to exhibit, please visit here.
Summer Craft Market
The Summer Craft Market is a FREE to attend, two-day event.
Enjoy some of the UKs best handcrafted arts and crafts, including: stunning jewellery, glass decorations for the garden and home, porcelain ceramic sculptures, greeting cards, silk scarves, leather bags and purses, needle felt animals, engraved glass, wooden jewellery boxes and furniture, and unique gifts made from reclaimed and recycled materials.
This will be a free-to-attend indoor event, open 10am-5pm, each day, throughout the whole of the South Hill Park mansion. Around thirty artists join us from all over the country to show their beautiful designs.
For more details of the event in 2024, from Sun 26 – Mon 27 May, please go to events listings and search for ‘Fair or Festival’ in the categories filter.
Applications
If you would like to be considered as an exhibitor for the 2024 Summer Craft Market, please fill in the application form here.
Applications will be open until 6pm on Mon 11 March 2024 and you will be advised of the outcome by Mon 25 March 2024. Please do not send any payment at this stage – if your application has been successful, you will be sent an invoice for your stall fees to be paid no later than eight weeks prior to the market.
This application form is specifically for stall holders wanting to exhibit for the full weekend.
Festival of Food and Music
The Festival of Food and Music is South Hill Park’s opportunity to showcase a wealth of musical talent, as well as a range of food and drink stands, in the beautiful grounds of South Hill Park.
From tasty hai and real ale, to BBQ food, craft stalls and a children’s play area – there’s something for everyone.
Music performances take place throughout the weekend whilst visitors enjoy the delicious food and drink. A fantastic and unmissable event for all ages – no need to book tickets in advance, just turn up on the day and bring the sunshine.
Entry is FREE, but please note that stall holders will charge for food, drinks or activities.
The festival in 2024 is from Sat 8 – Sun 9 June. For more information please visit the Festival of Food and Music page.
Craft and Design Fair
The South Hill Park Craft & Design Fair is a FREE to attend, two-day event.
Enjoy some of the UKs best handmade crafts throughout the South Hill Park mansion, and Wilde Theatre foyer, for two days in mid-November and buy directly from the artists exhibiting with us.
Around fifty artists join us from all over the country to show their designs and chat with visitors. We always welcome a range of new faces, as well as a host of regulars we all know and love, including our own visual arts tutors.
For more details of the event in 2024, from Sat 16 – Sun 17 Nov, please go to events listings and search for ‘Fair or Festival’ in the categories filter.
Applications
If you would like to be considered as an exhibitor for the 2024 Craft and Design Fair, please fill in the application form here.
Please note, this is an indoor fair. We are unable to accept applications for food or drink-based stalls, or pitches requiring gazebos.
Applications will be open until 6pm on Mon 10 June 2024 and you will be advised of the outcome by Mon 1 July 2024. Please do not send any payment at this stage – if your application has been successful, you will be sent an invoice for your stall fees to be paid no later than eight weeks prior to the fair.
This application form is specifically for stall holders wanting to exhibit for the full weekend.