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Spring
Knowle Beer Festival
Join Knowle and Dorridge Round Table for an atmospheric afternoon and evening of Gin, Prosecco and Beer often with live music at Knowle British Legion.
Dates for the festival are traditionally mid March and are published on Knowle and Dorridge Round Table website.
Visit Knowle Spring Ball
Here’s what awaits you:
- A delectable three course meal that will tantalize your taste buds
- Music that moves you: Let loose and dance the night away to music
- Raffle & auction: Be in with a chance to win prizes or bid for an auction lot, all donated by local businesses
- Good company: Mingle and connect with fellow Knowle businesses & residents!
BOOK YOUR SPRING BALL TICKETS HERE
Knowle Fun Run
Organised by Knowle and Dorridge Lions this popular event has hundreds of runners taking part in a 5k or 10k run around Knowle. It’s always a well supported and popular event with food and stalls at Arden Academy and locals lining the streets cheering on the runners.
Check on Knowle and Dorridge Lions for the dates of this year's event, how to enter and details of road closures.
Summer
Midsummer Celebrations
The Midsummer Celebrations took place on June 15th 2024.
Situated in the car parks around the village hall, will include an artisan market, entertainment and street food, the day was busy despite the morning rain.
For 2025 we are planning a V.E. Celebrations on May 8th.
Knowle Party in the Park
What an awesome day we had at Knowle Party in the Park 2024!
This revitalised event was one to remember & the date for next year is already set for Saturday 28th June 2025!
Once again, Knowle Party in the Park will provide a vibrant celebration of music and community spirit and will be located in the beautiful Knowle Park.
This family friendly event will feature a diverse line-up of renowned and emerging artists along with a selection of local food and drink vendors.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit Knowle Party in the Park
Station Road Artisan Market
Save the date for 13th September 2025! Since 2023 we have hosted an artisan market on Station Road, Knowle.
The market offers a wide range of products, crafts & food from local makers and creators as well as stall holders from slightly further afield. It's free to attend, just come along and have a browse.
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days in September brings together Knowle Society, Knowle History Society, Knowle Church, Visit Knowle and other organisations to celebrate and share Knowle’s heritage.
This year, it takes place on September 13th, with details on what is planned being published nearer the date.
Dorridge Day
Hosted by Knowle and Dorridge Round Table is a truly community event that offers a range of attractions, activities and stalls for the local community to enjoy. Traditionally taking place in September, follow Knowle and Dorridge Round Table to be the first to hear the date for this year's event.
Autumn
Fireworks Display
There are a number of local fireworks displays, including the very popular Arden Academy Parents Association Fireworks Display traditionally held on the Saturday and Knowle CofE Primary Academy Parents Association Fireworks Display held on the Sunday evening. For 2023, Knowle Academy's Fireworks event will be on Sunday 5th November, with gates opening at 4.30pm.
Visit the websites for dates for the current year.
Remembrance Parade
Knowle village and many of its community groups turn out to mark Remembrance Day with laying of wreaths the week before Remembrance Sunday, and the Parade on Remembrance Sunday.
Images: Visit Knowle and Knowle Society
Winter
Christmas Light Countdown and Switch On
One of the favourite events of the year is the countdown to switching on the Christmas Lights. Traditionally held on the last Wednesday in November, Father Christmas joins Knowle Parish Church to lead the community countdown to the lights switching on.
Late Night Shopping Night
The late night shopping event is an evening of nibbles, drinks, special offers and shopping with many of our independent businesses. It’s always a popular evening.
Santa’s Sleigh
Knowle and Dorridge Round Table kindly helps Father Christmas visit the roads around Knowle. Details of the route can be found on their Facebook pages.
Festive Walk
Blow away the cobwebs, enjoy new walks, meet your neighbours and stop at local venues along the route with the annual Festive Walk just a few days after Christmas. Just turn up, choose your walk and enjoy the local countryside. Details can be found at Knowle and Dorridge Lions.
