Ware Festival featuring Rock in the Priory lights up July

With the annual carnival having kicked off this month’s Ware Festival on Saturday 1st July (as previewed in last month’s Axis), the focus now turns to another three weeks of events.

On Friday 7th and Saturday 8th July, Ware Musical Theatre present their summer concert, Guys and Dolls (concert version), at Ware Drill Hall in Amwell End. (waremusicaltheatre.org.uk).

On Saturday 8th the town’s annual raft race takes place along the River Lea, starting at 12.30pm by the library car park. Other events on the Saturday include: l Putting competition at Ware Bowls Club from 1-3pm, perfect for families and friends to take each other on. Teams of three max, £2 adults, £1 children. l Pavement artists competition on the back lawn at Ware Priory from 2-3.15pm. l The 9th Riverside Real Ale Festival opens at 12noon at Ware

Priory, featuring 27 real ales with cider, wine and soft drinks available as well. There will also be a barbecue on the lawn plus entertainment for children and live music. Tickets bought via Ticketsource guarantee entry and cost £5 including a free beer token.

On Sunday 16th July tribute band Abba Stars will perform on the back lawn at the Priory from 5-7pm. Admission is free and the bar will be open.

The festival’s closing event – and always one of the most popular – is the outdoor concert Rock in the Priory, on Sunday 30th July. Gates open at noon with the first act on stage at 12.30pm. Entry is free but donations to the festival charities are welcomed. There will be food and a bar available. Ware Festival is organised by Ware Town Council.

For a comprehensive listing of all the festival events this month visit waretowncouncil.gov.uk.