Knowle Midsummer Celebrations
From 10am Saturday, 15th June 2024 you're invited to join community groups, businesses and entertainers in the centre of Knowle.
Inspired by the success of the Jubilee and Coronation Celebrations, Visit Knowle are once again bringing the community together in the centre of Knowle.
Want to get involved? Email hello@visitknowle.co.uk
Programme of Events
To give you just a flavour of what's happening, carparks around Knowle Village Hall will be closed from 7am so that an artisan market and community zone and stage can be set up.
The event opens to the public at 10am and finishes at 4pm. As well as an artisan market, there will be entertainment, street food and community groups to meet.
Artisan Market
Browse our artisan market showcasing local traders.
Our market zone will be in the car park to the side of Knowle village Hall.
Open from 10am to 4pm, discover unique finds and support local traders as they showcase their wares.
Browse products from artists, crafters, distillers, bakers and more for gifts or a little something for yourself.
Community Zone
Knowle is fortunate to have a wide range of amazing community groups. Just some of them will be hosting stalls in our community zone to the side of the Village Hall.
Be sure to say hello and find out a little more about them.
- Columbus Explorer Scout Unit
- Knowle & Dorridge Round Table
- Knowle Parish Church
- Knowle Society
- Royal Air Forces Association
- South Solihull U3A
- 2nd Monkspath Scouts
- 4th Knowle Sea Scouts & Explorers Jamboree
Street Food!
As per the Jubilee & Coronation celebrations, there will also be irresistible street food so make sure you see what's on offer during the day.
Based in the car park opposite Tesco, next to the village hall, they'll be a selection of savoury & sweet street food to tickle your taste buds.
We've got Greek food, pulled pork, loaded fries, hand made burgers, loaded dogs & Mac and cheese, whilst for desserts, we've got the fabulous Monica's Bakes tempting us with warm & cold sweet desserts.
Please note our vendors in the street food zone will only be taking card payments.
On the High Street, you'll be able to visit all our local cafe's pubs & restaurants, or pick up a burger at Eric Lyons.
Accompany your food with a drink from our street bars, including one hosted by Dry Spy.
Midsummer Entertainment
You can't have a midsummer celebrations without a little entertainment, and the team are currently finalising the programme of entertainment in the village.
We're really looking forward to seeing local performing groups in the village.
Starting from 10.15, we are excited to share that we have the following acts:
- Warwickshire Dance Academy
- Knowle Musical Society
- United Dance Academy
- Allure School of Dance
- El-Sam
- Katie Davies
- Chloe Williams, Tom Haines & Kris CB
MIdsummer Celebrations Map
This year, the main activity will be in three car parks around the village hall.
We're created a map to help you find where everything is.
Starting in the car park opposite Tesco, and next to the rear of Knowle Village Hall is the street food & entertainment.
The community groups can be found in the car park alongside the Village Hall (opposite the entrance to the car park near Swan Yard and Pet's World).
The artisan market is situated in the third car park alongside Knowle Village Hall.
These three car parks will be closed from 7am to 7pm.
Along the High Street, our regular shops, cafe's & businesses remain open & look forward to welcoming you on the day.
Car Park Closures & Road Information
This year the event takes place in car parks rather than on Knowle High Street. This means the Warwick Road will be OPEN for traffic as usual.
The following three car parks will be closed from 7am to 7pm:
- the car park opposite Tesco, and next to the rear of Knowle Village Hall
- the car park alongside the Village Hall (opposite the entrance to the car park near Swan Yard and Pet's World).
- the car park alongside Knowle Village Hall (with the electric car charge points).
Car parks remaining open for visitors are Tesco Car Park and the car park to the rear of the Greswolde Arms, near the church and school.
Midsummer Celebration Supporters and sponsors
The organising team would like to thank the following sponsors for their generosity:
Main sponsor:
Our event artwork has been created by the multi-award winning creative team at The Marketing Pod, who started their business in the heart of Knowle.
Sponsor: GoCruise with Barry
GoCruise with Barry & Hazel is your local River and Ocean cruise experts. Awarded 'Cruise Master' level agency with CLIA - the Cruise Line International Association.
Find out more about our sponsors here.
About Visit Knowle
Visit Knowle was formed five years ago to bring businesses, community groups and residents together to deliver projects that support the centre of Knowle. We encourage visitors into the village through events, promoting our fabulous array of businesses and by making improvements to the appearance of the High Street. You can support our work by joining as a member or resident.
