Family Fest added to Knutsford’s summer events calendar

A new family friendly event, Family Fest, is coming to Knutsford this summer taking place across the town’s shops, restaurants, and community spaces.

The Town Council has collaborated with local businesses to organise a day jam packed with activities.

On the 5^th August, attendees keen on sports can enjoy family workouts with Chris Nicklin of Nxstep Gym and join in a sledge track push Challenge at Nxstep Gym. There will also be a party time session full of party games and dancing hosted by Cheshire based party planner, Bunny Business at Charlton Lodge.

For the creatives, Knutsford Olde Sweet shop will be holding a fancy-dress competition, judged by Woody from Toy Story and Knutsford Town Mayor Cllr Peter Coan, alongside free face painting. Mini and Moi will have craft workshops and hair braiding. There will also be a colouring competition judged by Buzz Lightyear at Hal Whittakers - colouring sheets can be collected during the week leading up to the event from Hal Whittakers or Sabrina’s Baby and Toddler Boutique.

For families who would like to slow down the pace there are story time sessions at Knutsford Library and Waterstones. Wine and Wallop will be screening the classic family film, Toy Story at their pop-up cinema.

Knutsford Fire Station will appear with their fire engine on Princess Street outside The Lost & Found (pending any emergencies). Families can view the fire engine and meet the fire fighters. At Lost & Found attendees can enjoy live music, street food plus there will be a family photographer available to take a family portrait.

Julia Chard owner of Knutsford Olde Sweetshop said “We are so excited about this summer event. Family Fest is full of fun activities for kids of all ages and interests. It’s great to be taking part in another fabulous Knutsford community event.”

Sandra Curties, Town Centre Manager said “There is so much in the programme for Family Fest and as most activities are free it is a brilliant purse friendly day out during the school holidays. For some activities spaces are limited so keep an eye on social media and look out for flyers with instructions for prior booking”

Businesses taking part include:

• Nxstep Gym
• Mini & Moi
• Knutsford Olde Sweet Shop
• Wine & Wallop
• Hal Whittaker
• Sabrina’s Baby & Toddler Boutique in Knutsford Market Hall
• Waterstones Knutsford
• Knutsford Library
• Lost & Found
• Bunny Business

The event is kindly sponsored by Bunny Business.

Pictured -  From left to right:

Chris Nicklin Nxtstep Gym

Mike Davis Bunny Business,

Kaley Gibbon Mini and Moi

Julia Chard Knutsford Olde Sweetshop

Roisin Usher Wine and Wallop

Emily Davis Bunny Business

Photo credit: Sandra Curties